Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Review: A Standout Flip Phone With Luxury Touches

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Pros & Cons Bright, vibrant displays 21-hour battery life Improved cover screen durability Addictively tactile finish Rapid wired charging $200 more expensive than the prior version No processor upgrade Limited software support Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Operating System Android 16 CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Dimensions 6.75 by 2.91 by 0.28 inches open, 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.62 inches closed Screen Size 7 inches Screen Resolution 2,992 by 1,224 pixels Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing) 50MP, 50MP; 50MP Battery Life (As Tested) 21 hours, 16 minutes More Specs

The Razr Ultra for 2026 ($1,499.99) holds the top spot in Motorola's triple-tier clamshell foldable line. It comes with flashy new industry milestones, including the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 screen and a beastly 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery—the largest ever in a US-sold flip phone. While these upgrades are welcome, they don't fully justify the Razr Ultra's $200 price hike over its capable predecessor. On the plus side, the Razr beats the cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 ($1,099.99) in multiple categories, from efficiency and brightness to performance and AI. Both of these flip phones are fun options for those who like the form factor. If you prefer Motorola's cleaner take on Android, the Razr Ultra is a fine phone, though you'll have to stomach the cost. Meanwhile, those already in the Samsung ecosystem should consider the Z Flip 7 for $400 less instead. Neither wins an Editors' Choice, however, which remains with the more powerful and more exp