I Tested the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Smartphone and Discovered It’s an Excellent Alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

The 2025 edition of the Motorola Razr Ultra runs the latest version of Android 15. Just about all of the apps that come preinstalled take full advantage of both Moto AI and Google Gemini. This means that advanced artificial intelligence tools and features are continuously at your disposal. When folded, there’s a lot that can be done using this smartphone, but the real power of the device is unlocked when you flip it open and take advantage of the vibrant and responsive seven-inch pOLED touchscreen display.

For several years now, Samsung has dominated the folding smartphone market with its line of adorable Galaxy Z Flip phones. Now, Motorola has stepped in by offering a high-end folding smartphone that looks a lot like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 on the outside, but it offers slightly more advanced features and technology on the inside. The Motorola Razr Ultra offers a powerful, but compact device that does everything you’d expect from a high-end smartphone, and more. 

The folks at Motorola provided me with a review unit of the Razr Ultra which I thoroughly enjoyed testing. While I encourage you to read this entire review to discover just how well this Android smartphone performs, it’s a safe bet that if you’re looking for a premium smartphone that easily fits in a pocket, you should definitely consider the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025). 

To be clear, all Android smartphones that run the Android 15 (or Android 16) operating system can handle the same tasks. However, the design of the phone and the capabilities of the CPU, GPU, and NPU allows specific phones to perform faster and more efficiently than others. The resolution, refresh rate, and touch sensitivity of the screen(s) also serve as differentiators between the popular Android phone models. As you’ll discover based on the hardware specs and this phone’s overall design, there are several positive ways that the Motorola Razr Ultra stands out from the competition, starting with up to 36 hours of battery life. 

Keep reading to discover if the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is the perfect folding smartphone for you.

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Here’s What’s So Great About the Motorola Razr Ultra

In the past, some people had concerns about how the hinge within a folding smartphone made the device less durable than a traditional, non-folding smartphone. Others looked at the folding phone design and figured it was simply a niche or gimmicky product that resembled a makeup compact. Since then, folding smartphones, like the Motorola Razr Ultra, have come a long way in terms of their design, durability, processing power, display quality, battery life, recharge time, and speaker quality. Yes, this phone folds up into a compact size with a smaller screen on the outside. But when it’s unfolded, the seven-inch screen is equivalent to what’s offered by other more traditionally designed smartphones. 

The technical specs that allow the 2025 edition of the Motorola Razr Ultra to function are impressive. They’re equivalent to some of the highest-end Android phones currently on the market. The external display can handle a wide range of functions, plus display information, alerts, alarms, and notifications. As a result, users can see what needs their attention without having to open the phone.

One of the phone’s other features that really impressed me is the triple camera setup. There are two cameras on the outside of the device and one on the inside. All offer 50MP resolution, so high-quality photos can be taken, or video can be shot at up to 8K (30fps) resolution using the Camera app that comes preinstalled on the phone. And as you’d expect, the same cameras can be used for making a user look sharp during video calls.

Both the external and internal displays rely on pOLED technology, so anything that’s showcased appears vibrant with accurate colors, smooth animations, and crisp detail. This is in part thanks to the phone’s GPU, touchscreen display technology, the screens’ resolution, and their quick refresh rate. Games, video content (including streamed TV shows and movies), graphics and all other content looks impressive. Even if you don’t rely on Bluetooth earbuds or headphones, the phone’s dual stereo speakers support Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, so you get good quality sound, too.

I like that whether it’s folded or open, the Razr Ultra fits comfortably in my hand while it’s being used, or it can be positioned in several different ways on a flat surface so the external display remains visible and accessible. Even when folded, the Razr Ultra is just a few millimeters thicker than a traditional smartphone. 

Like all Android mobile devices, the Razr Ultra comes with the popular Google apps and services preinstalled including Google Maps, Chrome, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Meet, Google TV, Gemini AI, Google Wallet, and Google Docs. But that’s just the beginning. You also get an assortment of other popular apps preinstalled, plus easy access to the Google Play Store where you can choose from millions of optional apps that can greatly expand the phone’s capabilities.

Meanwhile, between the Google Home app, Google Assistant, and various proprietary apps, remotely controlling other smart gear using the phone is a breeze. Plus, in addition to Gemini and Moto AI tools, the Microsoft Copilot AI app is available, so when it comes to tapping the capabilities of artificial intelligence, regardless of what you’re using the phone for, you have access to the latest tools and features. 

Having tested all of the key features and functions of the Motorola Razr Ultra, I can confidently say that this is one of the more powerful and versatile Android phones on the market, and it’ll only get better once Android 16 is released for this phone. 

Who Does the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Appeal to?

Many people love the concept of a folding smartphone – especially one that becomes compact enough to fit in your pocket but opens to provide a large, vibrant display. The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) took inspiration from Samsung when designing its version of a folding phone, and the company did a rather impressive job. As a result, the Motorola Razr Ultra appeals to anyone who wants a full-featured smartphone with an advanced camera setup, and a Qualcomm CPU (central processing unit), GPU (graphic processing unit), and NPU (neural processing unit) that’s powerful enough to handle any Android application that’s available today, or that will be released over the next several years.

As an Android device, the Razr Ultra is extremely customizable. A user can personalize everything from their lockscreen and home screen, to how they interact with the smartphone using their voice or various finger gestures on the responsive touchscreen displays. The phone definitely appeals to a younger audience, high school or college students, content creators, creatives, and casual smartphone users. However, since this is the ultra version of Motorola’s folding phone, it can just as easily cater to power users, business people, gamers, or anyone who needs fast performance while running any of their favorite apps. 

In fact, with so many customizable options and the internal power that can outperform many other Android smartphones, this is perhaps the first folding phone that could appeal to just about anyone. And thanks to having the latest AI tools readily available, the Razr Ultra adapts nicely to a user’s needs and lifestyle in a variety of ways.

The Razr Ultra Is Great for Gaming, Web Surfing, Email Management, Creating Social Media Content, and More

Whether you opt to use Google Chrome or another mobile browser, web surfing is a pleasure using the phone’s seven-inch touchscreen display. However, using GMail, Microsoft Outlook, or another email management app, the phone also allows users to read, respond to, and compose emails while on the move. And thanks to the phone’s camera setup and microphone array, recording, editing, and publishing content to any of the social media platforms is easy.

Meanwhile, the advanced processor and fast refresh rate of the display, allow the Motorola Razr Ultra to be a highly responsive handheld gaming device, whether you use the touchscreen or an optional wireless controller when experiencing your favorite Android or cloud-based games.

Of course, I also installed the Netflix app (and several other video streaming apps) to binge watch a few TV shows and movies, and I was thoroughly impressed by the image quality and smoothness of the on-screen action. The phone also did a wonderful job streaming music from Amazon Prime Music and Spotify, and playing audiobooks and podcasts using the Audible app.

To hear the best sound possible, I recommend pairing the phone with higher-end Bluetooth headphones or the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra in-ear earbuds.

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Offers Moto AI and Google Gemini

Google Gemini is a set of advanced AI tools and features that are not only integrated into the Android operating system, which was also developed by Google, but it’s also now an integral part of all of Google’s apps and services. This includes Google Assistant, which has become more conversational than ever. Every few months, Google releases an update to Gemini and introduces new features while improving upon existing ones.

Right now, Gemini can help you with a wide range of tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Composing text-based documents, emails, text messages, etc.
• Streamlining everyday activities.
• Summarizing incoming emails, voice mails, and text messages.
• Helping you manage your calendar.
• Transcribing audio recordings.
• Translating recordings or documents between languages.
• Serving as a real-time language translator (including when you’re on a phone call).
• Creating detailed summaries of documents, PDF files, and web pages.
• Making the editing of photos and videos much faster and easier. 
• Helping you find anything stored on your smartphone (or in your Google Drive account) quickly.
• Utilizing the Circle to Search feature to help you learn more about absolutely anything displayed on your smartphone’s display.
• Answering questions and responding to commands for controlling other smart home gear.

One of the great things about Gemini Ai is that you can rely on it as heavily as you desire (or not at all) during your everyday use of the phone. With this in mind, Gemini is quickly changing the way people can interact with their phone and use it for tasks that were never before possible. Not only does the Motorola Razr Ultra provide seamless access to Gemini, but you also get a separate set of AI tools from Motorola, called Moto AI. 

There’s some overlap in functionality between Gemini and Moto AI, but with Moto AI, you also get a few extra features. There’s the Catch Me Up feature that organizes all of the alerts, alarms, and notifications generated by the phone while a user is away from it, and summarizes everything in one convenient place. And based on your everyday activity using the phone, the Next Move feature predicts what you may want to do next and recommends related apps and features to help you save time and streamline activities. Also, taking into account your music preferences and listening history, Moto AI can generate personalized playlists based on your mood or current activity. Of course, there’s plenty more that Moto AI can help with, and this service is also quickly evolving, just like Gemini.

Shoot Photos or Video Like a Pro Using the Motorola Razr Ultra’s Camera Setup

If you’re shopping for a new, high-end smartphone with the main goal of creating content, taking photos, and shooting video, at the moment, it’s the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra you want to get your hands on. It has the most advanced, five camera setup that includes a 200MP main camera. On the front, there’s one camera with a 12MP lens. This camera setup, when used with Android’s Camera app, gives you a tremendous level of creative control and a plethora of advanced photography and videography features. Plus you can capture a tremendous level of detail with the high-resolution main camera.

Using the same Android Camera app, the Motorola Razr Ultra’s camera setup includes three 50MP cameras – two on the back and one on the front of the device. These cameras offer both an optical and digital zoom feature, a handful of photography and videography shooting modes, work well indoors or outdoors and can handle a variety of ambient lighting conditions. While you don’t get a 200MP main camera, you still get advanced functionality and plenty of creative control while using the Camera app that’s now more streamlined and straight forward to use than ever before. 

Whether you’re taking selfies, family photos, vacation photos, pictures of your pets, capturing landscapes or cityscapes, or sharing photos of the meals you have with your social media following, the Motorola Razr Ultra can handle the photography and videography needs of most users. And with the help of AI, the Camera app can help you frame your shots, recommend which camera features to use, and help you shoot the best possible photo and video content.

With a few on-screen taps while using the Camera app, you can switch between a variety of photo and video shooting modes. In terms of photography, for the most manual and creative control over the picture taking process, there’s the Pro mode. You also get access to a Portrait, Night Vision, Panorama, Ultra-Res, Photo Booth, Long Exposure, Group Shot, Video, Slow Motion, Timelapse, and Dual Capture Video mode, plus several others. In addition, there are a variety of special effect filters you can add to content while you’re shooting. And when it comes to selfies or portraits, there are tools you can use in real-time to smooth the subject’s skin and clean up their complexion during the shooting process.

Despite the complexity of what’s happening behind-the-scenes while using the Camera app, taking photos or shooting video has never been an easier process, even for absolute beginners.

How the Motorola Razr Ultra Compares with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Out of all the Android smartphones currently available, the one that’s closest to the Motorola Razr Ultra in terms of its folding design and functionality is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. That said, the Razr Ultra has a slightly larger external and internal display, a faster screen refresh rate, a longer battery life (using a 4,700 mAh capacity battery, compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s 4,000 mAh battery), and a faster battery recharge time. The Razr Ultra can be fully recharged in just 40 minutes.

The camera setup built into the Motorola Razr Ultra is also a bit more sophisticated and offers higher resolution cameras. This phone is capable of shooting up to 8K video, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6 maxes out at 4K resolution. The Samsung phone is a bit smaller, thinner, and lighter, but not significantly so. Another minor difference is the power of Razr Ultra’s processor. It relies on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Both offer an octa-core CPU, but the Razr Ultra’s CPU speed is a bit faster (4.32 GHz versus 3.39 GHz). 

On paper, some of these technological differences may seem significant, but in reality, the average user probably won’t notice too much of a difference between the two phones. For someone who considers themselves a power user, the Motorola Razr Ultra’s better processor, larger screen sizes, and longer battery life could make a difference.

Yes, the Motorola Razr Ultra Will Run Android 16 … Soon

As of mid-June, the Android 16 operating system is only available on Google Pixel smartphones, but it’ll be rolling out to the rest of the compatible Android phones (including the Motorola Razr Ultra) in the near future. Once it’s released, Android 16 will be a free update for Motorola Razr Ultra users.

10 Highlights of Android 16

Here are 10 powerful features offered by Android 16:

1. Notification auto-grouping that can prevent apps from overwhelming users with separate alerts, alarms, and notifications.
2. There’s a progress bar that displays real-time updates related to deliveries, Ubers, and more without having to open specific apps.
3. You get improved privacy and online safety features.
4. The OS offers better interaction with hearing aids and other accessibility devices. 
5. Enhanced control over personalization features, from volume and screen brightness, to haptic feedback, and ringtones are other useful features.
6. Even more fluid visuals thanks to an improved adaptive refresh rate when viewing any motion-intensive content, like games or action movies.
7. The popular Circle to Search feature now recognizes phone numbers, website URLs, and email addresses, allowing users to take advantage of this information faster to quickly initiate a phone call or visit a website. 
8. You can expect more streamlined messaging between Android and iOS devices with Google Messages.
9. Ask Google Maps for ideas about where to go and what to do, not just for navigational directions.
10. Share photos, videos, or documents with other nearby Android users with QR codes that are now part of Quick Share.

My Final Thoughts: Is the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Worth It?

Now that I’ve had a chance to use the Motorola Razr Ultra rather extensively, when it comes to compact folding smartphones, at the moment, this one is my top pick. It checks all of the boxes as a high-end, full-featured phone that’s supported by current technology, many customizable options, and some really powerful AI tools. Even if you pay full price for this phone, it’s worth the investment if you’re a fan of this device’s folding design. 

As with all of the latest smartphones, the list price of this phone is expensive. However, Amazon, Motorola, AT&T Wireless, and many of the other popular cellular service providers are currently offering extremely competitive promotions and trade-in offers that can save you a fortune, so most people don’t wind up having to pay the list price for this phone.