(Credit: Eric Zeman)
Motorola has unveiled its colorful lineup of folding Razr phones for 2025, which now includes three members: the base Razr ($699.99), the midrange Razr+ ($999.99), and the all-new premium Razr Ultra (starting at $1,299.99). We spent some time with all three devices and have opinions about Motorola's latest foldable.
Here are our first impressions of the Motorola Razr series.
Razr-Wide Commonalities
Design-wise, the new Razrs closely resemble their predecessors and remain gorgeous. The trio of clamshell smartphones features bold colors, rounded corners, large exterior and interior screens, and dual rear cameras.
Beyond looks, all three models sport a new titanium-infused hinge that Motorola claims makes them the strongest Razrs ever. Last year’s models carried an IPX8 rating, but the 2025 versions are even tougher, boasting IP48 certification for resistance against debris larger than 1mm as well as full immersion in about five feet of water for up to 30 minutes.
In the hand, all three feel well-built and sturdier than before. They open and close easily, though you may need two hands to do so smoothly.
Durability may be improved, but Motorola hasn’t forgotten style. Motorola has continued its partnership with Pantone to ensure its new phones are available in various fashionable finishes. The multiple colors and finishes (vegan leather, wood, Alcantara) make these phones stand out against a world of black, white, and gray devices.
Motorola is also pushing Moto AI hard across the entire Razr lineup (more on that soon). The top two models even feature a dedicated AI key on the left side to initiate the assistant.
Razr Ultra: What Crease?
Motorola's Razr Ultra is the top-of-the-line model packed with the latest hardware. It's powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, includes 16GB of RAM, and offers 512GB or 1TB of storage. All of that power is intended to support Moto AI’s advanced features. Motorola calls it the world’s most powerful flip phone.
(Credit: Eric Zeman)For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB ($1,099.99) or 512GB ($1,219.99) of storage. While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.
(Credit: Eric Zeman)The outer display is a 4.0-inch OLED panel (measured by height), with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness, which means it should be easy to see even in direct sunlight. Indoors, the screen looked excellent. It's covered in Corning Gorilla Glass-Ceramic, which its manufacturer says can survive repeated drops from three feet onto surfaces like asphalt.
Unfolded, the Razr Ultra features a 7.0-inch inner screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and a max brightness of 4,500 nits. The displays' matched refresh rate makes the device feel pleasingly cohesive. The bezel around the screen is slightly thinner than the other Razr models to fit its larger display into a same-sized package.
(Credit: Eric Zeman)Motorola says it reduced the screen's crease visibility by 30% compared with its previous foldable screens. I can confirm you will notice the warped area much less than with previous Razr models, and it virtually disappears when it displays super-bright content. The internal display is also Pantone validated, so that you can expect excellent color accuracy.
The phone's camera hardware includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor that doubles as a macro camera, and a 50MP selfie camera. It can capture Dolby Vision video and supports gesture-based controls.
Last, the Ultra is powered by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 68W wired charging, 30W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The Z Flip 6, by comparison, supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
The Razr Ultra is available in Cabaret (pink), Mountain Trail (woodgrain), Rio Red, and Scarab (deep green Alcantara). The aluminum metal frames for all three Razr models are tinted to match the overall aesthetic.
Razr+: Mostly the Same
Not much has changed between the 2024 and 2025 Razr+ models. Both versions share the same core specs: a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The displays are identical, inside and out.
Motorola did not mention any reduction in the crease visibility on this device. The inner screen of the 2025 model looks identical to the 2024 one, warps and all. The camera hardware is unchanged: a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 32MP front-facing camera.
The only fundamental differences in the 2025 model are the stronger hinge and improved dust resistance. It’s available in Hot Pink, Midnight Blue, and Mocha Mousse (a brown shade with actual ground coffee beans embedded in the finish).
Razr: Low-Cost Flip
This year’s base Razr is practically a clone of last year’s, but it now includes a faster MediaTek Dimensity 7400X processor, an upgraded hinge, and the improved IP48 rating. It carries over the smaller 3.6-inch cover screen and 6.9-inch foldable inner display. Motorola claims the crease is less visible, but if so, the improvement is marginal.
The 2025 Razr is available in four new colors: Gibraltar Sea (blue), Lightest Sky (flecked white), Parfait Pink, and Spring Bud (green).
Moto AI: The Big Bet
During our hands on visit, Motorola devoted most of its time to Moto AI and how it believes it will change everything. In its open beta last year, Moto AI could summarize your notifications with the Catch Me Up feature, while the Pay Attention feature could transcribe meetings.
Both features are now officially part of Moto AI, alongside new tools like Next Move, a proactive assistant that suggests actions based on what’s on your screen.
Look and Talk is exclusive to the Razr Ultra. This feature lets you glance at the Ultra and engage Moto AI without using a wake word or tapping a button. The phone must be in tented mode (partially opened with the hinge pointing up) for this to work. Once detected, you can ask whatever you want without touching the phone.
The company partnered with Perplexity, Meta, Google, and Microsoft to power Moto AI. This means you can choose between AI assistants depending on the task.
Perplexity is preinstalled on all new Razrs and optimized for both screens. The company says Perplexity can answer virtually any question. The Meta partnership enables Razr access in VR headsets. At the same time, Google showed off a demo that used AI to organize photos, build an itinerary, and turn it all into a podcast (complete with two human-like voices). Microsoft’s Copilot is also included, though its Razr-specific capabilities remain under wraps until further notice.
Moto Watch Fit: One More Thing
Motorola also showed off its new Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which is compatible with all Android phones but doesn't appear to run Wear OS. The device measures 1.75 by 1.49 by 0.37 inches and weighs 0.88 ounces without the band. It features a 1.9-inch OLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, an IP68 rating, and 5ATM water resistance.
(Credit: Eric Zeman)Its standout feature is its battery life. Motorola claims the Watch Fit's battery can last up to 16 days. We look forward to testing that bold claim (and yes, it does look like an Apple Watch).
Availability: Coming in May
The 2025 Razr lineup will be available for preorder starting May 7 from Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola.com. The new phones will hit stores on May 15. The Moto Watch Fit is expected to arrive in the coming weeks, though Motorola didn't announce a specific release date.
Until then, check out our reviews of the 2024 Razr+ and Razr to get a better idea of what Motorola’s foldable can do.