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Stephen Radochia \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
I try to remain as objective as possible as a tech journalist. I review what\u2019s placed in front of me, leaving any previous experiences, positive or negative, at the door. It\u2019s the only way to ensure fair coverage for buyers, and people who put their heart and soul into developing products don\u2019t deserve baggage from the past.<\/p>\n
Still, I made no secret that the Motorola Razr Ultra<\/a> was my favorite smartphone of 2025. Moto understands what makes a clamshell foldable appealing, and I enjoyed every second with the Razr Ultra in my pocket. Naturally, I was excited about the encore, but the spec sheet, combined with a higher price, turned my enthusiasm into disappointment. I wanted to hate the latest Razr Ultra, but then I used it.<\/p>\n Are you considering a Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)?<\/p>\n 151 votes<\/p>\n Absolutely, I love the way it looks.<\/p>\n 27%<\/p>\n Maybe, when the price comes down.<\/p>\n 54%<\/p>\n No way, Motorola has too many things to work on.<\/p>\n 19%<\/p>\n Motorola made the Razr a lifestyle brand, and it works<\/p>\n Stephen Radochia \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n I\u2019ve preferred the Razr lineup to Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Flip phones for years. The Z Flip devices feel utilitarian, built to last but at the expense of charisma. Samsung tried with sharp new colorways and a wider cover screen on the Z Flip 7<\/a>, but it still doesn\u2019t quite deliver the same experience as the Razr family.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no shortage of charm on the Motorola Razr Ultra. It\u2019s sleek and stylish, and I love that Motorola isn\u2019t afraid to experiment with different colorways and textures. The Alcantara finish on this year\u2019s Orient Blue model feels premium, and it\u2019s been a conversation starter whenever I pull it out of my pocket.<\/p>\n I can write all day about how much I enjoy using the Razr Ultra, but that doesn’t change reality \u2014 that price is ridiculous.<\/p>\n Yes, it infuriates enthusiasts that Motorola did very little to justify the phone\u2019s higher price, but Moto doesn\u2019t care. The same aggravation I\u2019d give Samsung over lackluster Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a> upgrades doesn\u2019t apply to the Razr Ultra, because they appeal to different buyers. I\u2019m not editing 4K video on the Razr Ultra, and I don\u2019t plan on playing too many AAA mobile games. You\u2019re paying up for the look and feel of the Razr Ultra, and Motorola delivers.<\/p>\n The cover screen experience is still the best<\/p>\n Stephen Radochia \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n Of course, the Razr Ultra is more than just a pretty face. It remains the best cover screen experience on a clamshell folding phone, easily outperforming what Samsung offers on the Z Flip 7.<\/p>\n I can get my favorite apps up and running in seconds, without the need for Good Lock or Multistar. The continuity is smooth, and switching from the cover display to the internal display is a pleasant experience. The outer screen is such a fundamental part of the clamshell foldable experience, and Motorola still does it best.<\/p>\n The battery life is also outstanding on the Razr Ultra this year. Last year\u2019s version was no slouch, but this year\u2019s 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery has raised the stakes. I can use the phone well into a second day without it touching a charger, and 68W wired charging is available when I want to top off quickly.<\/p>\n Motorola may not have changed many of the headline specs on the Razr Ultra, but improved battery life is an excellent quality-of-life enhancement that more Razr buyers will notice and enjoy than anything a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would offer over a Snapdragon 8 Elite.<\/p>\n Despite all the positives, it\u2019s still a lot of money<\/p>\n Stephen Radochia \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n I can write all day about how much I enjoy using the Razr Ultra, but that doesn\u2019t change reality \u2014 that price is ridiculous. I understand we pay a premium for folding phones, but even with chip shortages and rising component costs, $1,500 is excessive for the Razr Ultra.<\/p>\n Motorola can get away with it for a couple of reasons, and we\u2019re not completely out of luck. Never underestimate how many people buy their phones through carrier deals and contracts. Most casual users who walk into an AT&T or Verizon store will never feel the full effects of that $1,500 price tag. They will see a sleek, attractive phone they want in their pocket and a $40 a month payment.<\/p>\n In addition, I fully expect Motorola\u2019s aggressive sales to continue. Last year\u2019s Ultra was outlandish for $1,300, but it spent most of last year selling for $1,000 or less. It\u2019s a trend with almost all of Motorola\u2019s phones. As off-putting as high initial MSRPs are, the reality is that very few people will ever shell out the full $1,500 for a Razr Ultra, unless they want it right away and don\u2019t care that much about the price.<\/p>\n All things considered, it\u2019s the phone I want in my pocket<\/p>\n Stephen Radochia \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n Whenever I wasn\u2019t testing a phone last year, I had the Razr Ultra in my pocket, and I don\u2019t see that changing this year. It\u2019s still fantastic, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite\u2019s performance is more than what I need on a clamshell foldable. I understand people will be frustrated and want the latest and greatest on a phone costing $1,500, and I don\u2019t disagree.<\/p>\n However, Motorola is chasing a different crowd with its Razr lineups, and if the sales figures<\/a> are any indication, it\u2019s working.<\/p>\n Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)<\/a> Flagship performance \u2022 Triple 50MP cameras \u2022 Big battery \u2022 Fast charging<\/p>\n Motorola’s most powerful flip yet, packing flagship performance, a triple 50MP camera system, and th<\/p>\n The Razr Ultra (2026) promises top-tier flip phone performance with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, triple 50MP cameras, and a massive 5000mAh battery with ultra-fast 68W charging. It also boasts a large 7-inch AMOLED display and a highly capable external screen.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n![\"Motorola](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Motorola-Razr-Ultra-sunlight-scaled.jpg\"\/ "\\"Motorola")
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