{"id":2633,"date":"2025-07-17T11:23:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/2633\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:23:16","slug":"i-put-the-galaxy-z-flip-7-vs-razr-ultra-2025-through-a-10-round-photo-shootout-heres-the-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/2633\/","title":{"rendered":"I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) through a 10-round photo shootout \u2014 here\u2019s the winner"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to flip-style phones, the two that should be on your radar should be the Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/a> and Razr Ultra (2025)<\/a>. Not only do they have more utility than the average slate phone, but they\u2019re also incredibly gifted at taking photos.<\/p>\n

In my Razr Ultra (2025) review<\/a>, I said how I was thrilled to see that the phone returned to form by ditching the telephoto camera of last year\u2019s Razr Plus and replacing it with an ultrawide \u2014 so it now consists of a 50MP main shooter and a 50MP ultrawide. What\u2019s even more impressive is that I said it\u2019s the most powerful flip phone to date.<\/p>\n

Samsung would beg to differ now that its new flip phone is official, and if any of my past photo shootouts have any indication<\/a>, I would bet the result would be the same. Even though I\u2019ve had it for less than a week, I didn\u2019t waste time snapping photos with the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It features a 50MP main camera paired with a 12MP ultrawide, which are identical on paper to last year\u2019s Galaxy Z Flip 6.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve taken several shots from both phones under different circumstances with their cameras, then previewed the results on my laptop to see how they differ. Here\u2019s how they stack up against one another.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Daytime<\/p>\n

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From a quick glance, the two flip phones appear to deliver the same performance under daytime settings. When I zoom into the tree\u2019s bark on the left hand side, I really like how both phones capture the same amount of detail \u2014 like how the knots all around it are clearly defined.<\/p>\n

Upon closer inspection, though, I can tell how the Razr Ultra (2025) boosts the shadows by a smidge, which results in giving the overall shot a slightly flatter look. In comparison, the contrast is much stronger and more pronounced with the Z Flip 7. It\u2019s a narrow margin, but I\u2019m giving it to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.<\/p>\n

Winner: Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Ultrawide<\/p>\n

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When it comes to grading their ultrawide cams, the first thing I take note of are their field of views. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 123-degree FoV, while the Razr Ultra (2025) has a 122-degree one. That\u2019s not enough of a difference in my opinion because it\u2019s almost impossible to tell which has the wider shot of the water fountain at Bryant Park.<\/p>\n

Instead, my attention is drawn to the brighter, overall picture of the Razr Ultra. It looks much bolder than the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I\u2019m also impressed by its superior detail capture \u2014 like the carvings all around the base of the fountain.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Colors<\/p>\n

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Due to the contrast in light with the shots above, it really impacts how they produce colors. Usually I\u2019m a fan of more natural color tones, but the Z Flip 7 has a low contrast look that makes colors flat. The pinks in the flowers specifically show this.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Razr Ultra (2025) continues to favor a higher contrast that makes the colors pop a bit more.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Selfie<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s an overwhelming advantage on paper for the Razr Ultra (2025) and its 50MP selfie camera, especially compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7\u2019s 10MP one. But yet again, it proves my point that you shouldn\u2019t just look into the numbers.<\/p>\n

Despite the pixel crunching numbers, the Razr Ultra suffers from overexposing the shot \u2014 including my skin tone that\u2019s unusually on the lighter side. In addition, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 does a much better job at capturing the fine details around my face and shirt.<\/p>\n

Winner: Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Portrait<\/p>\n

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I have to admit, the portrait shots I captured look pretty convincing thanks in part to how well they lock the focus on me while blurring out the background. Samsung\u2019s phone is a tad bit more aggressive with the bokeh on the default setting, but I also noticed how it overexposes the entire shot by a smidge. My neckline is an example of this, as the shadowed areas seem to lose detail due to the overexposure.<\/p>\n

Between them, I prefer the more realistic look of the Razr Ultra (2025) \u2014 primarily for its more accurate blurring of the background and how it keeps the better contrast on the subject.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Panorama<\/p>\n

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When I captured the panoramas above of Bryant Park\u2019s lawn, I held both phones vertically. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 gives me the choice of using the main or ultrawide camera, the Razr Ultra (2025) locks it to the main one. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 7\u2019s panorama shot with its main camera still captures more of the scene vertically.<\/p>\n

One thing I noticed is that both flip phones struggle with the brighter areas, like the buildings in the far background, which are way overexposed. Neither phone impresses me with the way they turned out, but the only reason why the Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins out here is because it lets me use both cameras \u2014 and gets more of the scene included in the shot.<\/p>\n

Winner: Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Macro<\/p>\n

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With the shot of the flowering cactus, it\u2019s really easy to tell which phone is better for macro photography. Since it features a dedicated macro mode, I\u2019m able to get significantly closer with the Razr Ultra (2025) \u2014 while also capturing more details around the sprouting buds coming from it.<\/p>\n

I had to move the Galaxy Z Flip 7 back further to ensure the focus was just right, but it clearly doesn\u2019t have the same closeup abilities. It\u2019s still a nice shot that softens the background, but the bland colors and weaker details capture don\u2019t make it as good.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): 2x Zoom<\/p>\n

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All zooming is done through their respective main cameras, which places a lot on image processing algorithms to enhance their shots. Starting at 2x zoom, I feel the results are just as good as a dedicated zoom camera with an optical lens.<\/p>\n

Between them, the Razr Ultra produces the better shot by far due to its brighter overall picture. The shadows get treated with enough exposure without causing the highlights to overexpose. I really like how the sky still manages to retain an even exposure as the rest of the scene, and that\u2019s despite how the entire image gets an exposure boost. It also helps the Razr Ultra that details look a smidge sharper too.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): 10x Zoom<\/p>\n

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Now at 10x zoom, this is where it gets interesting because this is where Samsung\u2019s updated ProVisual Engine works its magic to draw out more detail from the shot. I prefer the Razr Ultra\u2019s better contrast, but the Z Flip 7 combs over the entire shot and pulls in more detail \u2014 like the leaves on the tree and the poster on the lamp in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n

I can clearly read what the poster is showing, including the text on it, whereas the Razr Ultra\u2019s shot isn\u2019t as defined.<\/p>\n

Winner: Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Low Light<\/p>\n

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With the sun setting over the horizon, I captured the shots above to see how they handle the shadowed areas of the beach. Right away, I\u2019m honestly shocked that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a much softer and lower contrast look. Yeah, the entire scene has an even exposure, but the Razr Ultra (2025) photo is emphasized by its stronger contrast.<\/p>\n

The grassy area in the foreground is proof of this, as it does a substantially better job at exposing individual blades of grass. There\u2019s also more detail in the sand near the middle, while the clouds don\u2019t suffer from the noisier look that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 casts with its shot.<\/p>\n

Winner: Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025): Verdict<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Tom’s Guide \/ John Velasco)Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 – Cell 0 <\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/p>\n

Daytime<\/p>\n

Row 1 – Cell 1 <\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Ultrawide<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 2 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Colors<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 3 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Selfie<\/p>\n

Row 4 – Cell 1 <\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Portrait<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 5 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Panorama<\/p>\n

Row 6 – Cell 1 <\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Macro<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 7 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

2X zoom<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 8 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

10X zoom<\/p>\n

Row 9 – Cell 1 <\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Low light<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

Row 10 – Cell 2 <\/p>\n

Total<\/p>\n

6<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

In this round, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) takes the checkered flag for winning more of the categories \u2014 but I do plan on covering a more comprehensive look at their performances with a proper 200 photo shootout. This is a big victory for the Razr Ultra (2025), seeing that past Razrs have always fallen short against Samsung\u2019s flip phones.<\/p>\n

Needless to say I\u2019m shocked that Samsung doesn\u2019t come out on top here, but things could change the more photos I take with the two phones to really get a feel for how they handle. Samsung\u2019s historically been better at low light, so I\u2019m surprised by how it comes up short here. I\u2019ll need to get more shots to see if it\u2019s indeed the better camera phone, but this one\u2019s a big win for Motorola.<\/p>\n

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