Motorola Razr+ 2023 vs Nothing Phone (3a)

Motorola Razr+ 2023

12MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 32MP selfie — the Razr+ 2023's biggest hardware weakness vs the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Wired notes the cameras 'don't measure up to the competition,' but the cover-screen viewfinder for selfies is a unique strength.

• 12MP main (with OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (108-degree FOV) + 32MP inner selfie — no telephoto camera.
• Wired: 'this comparison is a good example of how Motorola's cameras don't measure up to the competition' — Z Flip 5 wins side-by-side.
• Cover-screen selfie viewfinder lets subjects see themselves while you photograph them — unique feature mainstream phones can't match.
• 12MP main 'works decently well even in low-light' per Phandroid — adequate but not flagship-class daylight quality.
• Ultrawide 108-degree FOV is narrower than Galaxy Z Flip 5's 124-degree ultrawide — meaningful difference for landscape + group shots.

Nothing Phone (3a)

A 50MP main co-engineered with Samsung plus a genuinely useful 2x telephoto — strong for the price, though the 8MP ultrawide is weak and it can't match the Pixel.

• It packs a 50MP main with OIS, a 50MP 2x telephoto, an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP front camera.
• The dedicated 2x telephoto is a clear upgrade over the Phone 2a and takes genuinely good-looking shots at 2x.
• A telephoto camera at this price is a good one to have — unusual for a sub-$400 phone.
• It's a shame the camera doesn't stack up against the Pixel 9 series, and the weaker zoom is a real downside versus pricier rivals.
• The 8MP ultrawide is pretty bad — it's really only there for the occasional wide perspective shot.

Motorola Razr+ 2023

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 + 8GB RAM is last-year flagship silicon — the cost-vs-spec trade-off Motorola chose to ship at $999 vs $1,200+ for an SD 8 Gen 2 device. Real-world performance is excellent for typical use.

• Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm, 2022 mid-cycle upgrade chip) + 8GB RAM + 256GB UFS storage.
• Phandroid: 'you're not getting the latest and greatest chipset here since Motorola wanted to price the phone right at $999' — explicit cost trade-off.
• Ars Technica: 'not the best you can get from Qualcomm' — the 8 Gen 2 would have been the right chip for a $999 launch.

Nothing Phone (3a)

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 handles everyday use and casual gaming at 60fps, but it can stutter under heavier loads and the UFS 2.2 storage is slow.

• It runs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
• You can find ways to make it stutter when gaming or moving through heavy apps, but the performance still can't be faulted for the price.
• Gaming is solid for a budget phone — Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact and Asphalt all held ~60fps at default settings (33–37°C).
• Demanding titles like Genshin or Wuthering Waves can't hold a constant 60fps for more than 30 minutes or at higher settings.
• The slow storage and processor raise real questions about long-term performance expectations.
• Nothing's software is well optimised — there are occasional stutters when heavily loaded, but overall it runs nice and smooth for the price.

Motorola Razr+ 2023

3,800mAh battery + 30W wired + 5W wireless — Phandroid measured full charge in ~1h 20min. Real-world endurance is the Razr+ 2023's weakest area; Android Central owners consistently flag battery as the biggest pain point.

• 3,800mAh dual-cell battery — small for the screen size, Android Central owners: 'the worst thing about this is battery.'
• 30W wired charging full in ~1h 20min per Phandroid — slow vs Galaxy Z Flip 5's 25W (1h 24min) is similar speed but smaller cell helps Motorola.
• 5W wireless charging only — Stuff notes the Razr+ wired beats Z Flip 5's 25W but loses on wireless (Samsung does 15W).
• YouTuber long-term test (Razr 40 Ultra): 'all-day battery achievable for moderate use' with 165Hz refresh + LTPO panel efficiency.
• No charger in the box — Razr+ owners must source their own 30W+ USB-C PD brick.

Nothing Phone (3a)

A 5,000mAh cell that comfortably lasts a day to a day and a half with no overheating, plus fast ~50W wired charging — though there's no wireless charging and no charger in the box.

• The 5,000mAh battery easily delivers a day and a half, sometimes two, with zero overheating.
• Real-world screen-on time ran roughly 6.5–8.5 hours, including an 8.5-hour run on mobile data with hotspot use.
• Even with the 5,000mAh cell it's still a one-day battery champ, comfortably ending the night with 25–30% left.
• A measured charge test took it 1% to 90% in exactly one hour on a 45W charger, with a 50W charger faster and a full charge in ~1h10–15m.
• It supports up to 50W wired charging but there's no wireless charging — a notable omission even at this price.