Motorola Motorola Razr Ultra Motorola Razr Ultra Review
The Razr Ultra packs a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but it's held back by last-gen 4G and disappointing battery life for its premium price.
The 30-Second Version
The Motorola Razr Ultra is fast and has a great camera, but its 4G-only connectivity and poor battery life are major flaws for a $999 phone. Its performance is in the 85th percentile, but we can't recommend it over more complete competitors.
Overview
The Motorola Razr Ultra is a flex phone that's trying to be more than just a nostalgia trip. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 16GB of RAM into a folding design, which is a solid spec sheet for a phone that bends in half.
But the specs tell a different story from our data. It scores well for performance and camera, but battery life and connectivity are in the bottom third of the pack. It's a phone of clear highs and lows.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16GB of RAM deliver. Our benchmarks put its overall performance in the 85th percentile, so it's genuinely fast for daily tasks and apps. The main weakness is the battery, which lands in the 39th percentile. That means you'll likely be hunting for a charger before the day is done, especially if you use that big internal screen a lot.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip makes it feel fast and responsive. 86th
- The 50MP main camera scores well in our database. 82th
- You get a generous 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. 78th
- The large 7-inch main display is great for media. 68th
Cons
- Battery life is a notable weak point. 34th
- It only supports 4G, which is a big miss at this price.
- The build quality scores below average in our rankings.
- It's not a good value for gamers or budget shoppers.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 7 |
Performance
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
Camera
| Main Camera | 50 |
Design & Build
| OS | iPadOS 15 |
Value & Pricing
At $999, it's a tough sell. You're paying flagship money for a phone with a flagship processor and camera, but you're also getting last-gen 4G connectivity and subpar battery life. If the folding form factor is everything to you, maybe. But if you care about the complete package, this price feels high for what you actually get.
Price History
vs Competition
It's up against some heavy hitters. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will give you better all-around features and 5G for less money. The Google Pixel 10 will destroy it in camera software and battery life. Even the OnePlus 15 will likely offer a smoother, more consistent experience. The Razr Ultra's only real advantage is the folding screen itself. If that's not your main priority, the competition offers more complete phones.
| Spec | Motorola Motorola Razr Ultra Motorola Razr Ultra | Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 SM-S948UZKEXAA | Motorola Moto G PB6V0014US | Google Google Pixel 10 GA09899-US | OnePlus OnePlus 15 5011116281 | Apple Unlocked iPhone 15/15 Plus MTLY3LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | - | OLED | AMOLED | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 60 |
| Processor | - | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | 3.78 GHz | 8 Elite Gen 5 | A16 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 | - |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 512 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 128 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 50 | 200 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 |
| Front Camera Mp | - | 12 | 32 | 42 | 32 | - |
| Battery Capacity Mah | - | 5000 | 5000 | 4870 | 7300 | - |
| Charging Wattage | - | 60 | 68 | - | - | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | true | true | false | - | - |
| Five (g) | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | - | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69 | - |
| Operating System | iPadOS 15 | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 16 | iPadOS 17 |
Common Questions
Q: Does the Motorola Razr Ultra have 5G?
No, it only supports 4G LTE connectivity, which is a significant drawback for a phone at this price point in 2025.
Q: How is the battery life on the Razr Ultra?
Our data shows battery performance is a weak spot, scoring in the bottom 40% of phones. You'll likely need to charge it daily, possibly more with heavy use.
Q: Is this phone good for gaming?
The processor is powerful, but our overall gaming score is low (30.2/100). The thermal design of a folding phone and the battery life likely hold it back from being a great gaming device.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need reliable all-day battery life or future-proof 5G connectivity. Also, if you're on a budget or want the best value, our scores show this phone is weak in those areas. Look at a Samsung FE or Pixel model instead.
Verdict
Buy this only if you are absolutely committed to the flip phone form factor and need top-tier raw performance inside it. For everyone else, the compromises in battery, connectivity, and value are hard to ignore when better-rounded phones exist at similar or lower prices.