Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Razr 50, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Razr 50 wins on front camera and main camera. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the Razr 50 scores 60.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Razr 50 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Razr 50 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are front camera, main camera, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, antutu, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Razr 50 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 44.00 g less. 144 vs 188.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 3).
Why Motorola - Razr 50 wins
- ▲Front camera — 357.14% more. 32 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 108.13% more. 4200 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Screen size — 46.81% more. 6.9 " vs 4.7 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 26.69% more. 413 ppi vs 326 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_clamshelllead |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.9 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 413 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 4200 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 25 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Motorola - Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Razr 50?+
Razr 50 has 108.1% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 4200 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Razr 50?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 44g lighter — 144g vs 188g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does Razr 50 support 5G?+
Yes, Razr 50 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Razr 50?+
Razr 50 offers 8GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Razr 50?+
Razr 50 has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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