Is Motorola’s latest Razr the flip phone to beat for 2025?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra may look very similar to its predecessor, but it makes plenty of improvements under the hood that put it right on track to be the flip phone to beat in 2025. The Android update promise is disappointing, and I’d rather a telephoto lens than an ultrawide, but the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a lovely design, great internal and external displays, decent camera performance, a solid battery life and superb performance. There is very, very little not to love.
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Excellent and brighter external display -
Solid camera performance -
Unique finish options -
Smooth performance
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Only 3 years of Android OS updates -
Moto AI still needs work -
No telephoto lens
Key Features
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Review Price: £1,099.99 -
Upgraded displays
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a larger and brighter internal display with the size increasing from 6.9 inches to 7 inches and the peak brightness increasing to 4,500 nits. The external display’s brightness has also improved. -
Faster charging
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has an increased battery of 4,700mAh compared to 4,000mAh and the charging speeds have improved too, from 45W to 68W. -
Improved hinge
Motorola has reinforced the hinge of the Razr 60 Ultra with titanium, which not only results in an improved IP rating of IP48, but the crease is less visible too.
Introduction
It’s difficult to hear the name Razr without being instantly jolted back to the early 2000s, when the Motorola Razr was the hip flip phone alternative to Nokia’s Snake phones.
We’re more than 20 years on from the original Razr phone, but its appeal hasn’t faltered; it’s now a modern-day flip phone competing with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The Razr 60 Ultra – or Razr Ultra 2025 if you’re in the US – sits at the top of Motorola’s folding phone line up for 2025, replacing the Razr 50 Ultra (Razr Plus 2024). It is offered in one model, costing £1,099 in the UK and $1,299 in the US.
With new unique finishes, display improvements, a battery increase, faster charging and a performance boost, is the Razr 60 Ultra the best flip phone of 2025? Yes, yes it most definitely is. I’ve been using it for a month; here’s my review.
Design
- 171 x 74 x 171 x 7.1mm (open), 88 x 74 x 15.7mm, 199g
- Unique colour options
- IP48 rated
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra could easily be mistaken for its predecessor, the Razr 50 Ultra. The design remains largely consistent aside from the new season’s colours, but that’s far from a bad thing. Last year’s model offered a superb design – arguably the best of the flip phones out there – and the same can be said of the 2025 model.
Of the four new colour options, my personal favourite is Pantone Scarab, which is finished in Italian brand Alcantara’s luxurious, deep green suede material.
My review unit is the Pantone Mountain Trail finish, however, but even this model is striking. The unique wood-effect rear has a smooth surface with a premium feel, while a small amount of texture enhances grip – something of a rarity in traditional glass-backed flagship smartphones these days.
For its edges, the Razr 60 Ultra retains the comfortable, slightly curved flat edges that its predecessor offered, striking a pleasant balance between the sharp lines of the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 and the more rounded designs of older smartphones before flat was fashionable.
Measuring a slender 7.2mm when open and 15.7mm when folded, the Razr 60 Ultra feels secure and comfortable in the hand and the aluminium frame exudes quality – something that can’t always be said for foldable phones.
What can usually be said for foldables is that they turn heads, and the Razr 60 Ultra is no exception. Place it on a table and it immediately draws attention, highlighting the continued novelty of the modern flip phone despite their increasing presence since 2020.
The Razr 60 Ultra’s expansive cover screen remains a key asset, intelligently utilising the available space with the dual-camera setup neatly positioned in the bottom right. Open it up and you get a larger internal display than before, at 7 inches compared to 6.9 inches, and a crease that’s barely there too.
The button layout on the Razr 60 Ultra is familiar, with the power button integrating a responsive fingerprint sensor on the right edge, accompanied by the volume rocker. The left edge is a little different than last year however, with a dedicated Moto AI button – a feature I’ll go into in more detail in a minute.
The hinge is also different, even if it looks identical to the Razr 50 Ultra on the surface. Motorola has reinforced it with titanium, resulting in an upgrade in durability, with the Razr 60 Ultra boasting IP48 dust and water resistance – a welcome improvement over the Razr 50 Ultra’s IPX8 water resistance.
Screen
- External: 4-inch, 1272 x 1080, 165Hz
- Internal: 7-inch, 1080 x 2392, 165Hz pOLED
- Pantone Validated
Motorola hasn’t just tweaked the design; the Razr 60 Ultra’s displays have also received notable attention.
The 4-inch external screen maintains the same dimensions and resolution as its predecessor, but it boasts a boosted peak brightness, jumping from 2,400 to 3,000 nits, which makes a difference in outdoor use. The addition of Gorilla Glass Ceramic should also provide enhanced scratch resistance, though that’s tricky to test, so I’m taking Motorola’s word for that.
Unlike competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, where the cover display is limited to basic functions, the Razr 60 Ultra offers near-full app functionality straight out of the box.
There’s no need for workarounds or third-party apps; you can seamlessly run everything from WhatsApp and Spotify to surprisingly addictive games like Marble Mayhem and Catch Moto Moo. Notifications and customisable widgets are present and accounted for too, which means you rarely need to use the main display.
Typing replies on WhatsApp using the external display is a little cramped, with the keyboard dominating the screen regardless of whether you use the full-screen text editor or not, but it’s entirely possible to communicate without unfolding the device and that results in an excellent overall experience.
The smaller, squarer aspect ratio is ideal for displaying calendar appointments and weather updates, and even quickly reviewing photos is doable. Everything is crisp and detailed on the external display too, with wide viewing angles and vibrant colours.
The main display of the Razr 60 Ultra is a stunning 7-inch pOLED screen. There are Natural, Radiant, and Vivid colour profiles that you can choose between if you want to adjust what the display looks like, alongside adjustable Default, Warm, Cool, and Custom colour temperatures. My preference remained at Natural, which I thought still delivered rich colours without teetering on the verge of over-saturation, but everyone’s preferences differ.
A smooth 165Hz refresh rate ensures fluid scrolling and animations across all tasks, while the 2,912 x 1,224 pixel resolution renders sharp and intricate details. The impressive 4,500 nits peak brightness of the Razr 60 Ultra matches that of the OnePlus 13 and it means outdoor visibility, even under direct sunlight, is a non-issue. Viewing angles aren’t quite on par with the iPhone 16 Pro, with whites dimming slightly at more extreme angles, but this is unlikely to significantly impact everyday use.
It’s worth mentioning that both the internal and external displays are “Pantone-Validated” and while the real-world impact of this might be lost on many of you, ultimately what matters is visual quality, and the Razr 60 Ultra’s screens excel, whether you’re streaming the latest series on Netflix or scrolling through your photo library.
Motorola has made significant strides in minimising the prominence of the crease in the display too.
You might still notice some subtle distortion when reading lengthy text and it’s visible at certain angles, as well as when you run your thumb over it, but it’s notably less obtrusive than on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. The result is one of the most impressive folding internal displays currently available.
Cameras
- 50MP main camera (1.0μm sensor)
- 50MP ultrawide (0.6μm sensor)
- 50MP selfie camera (0.64μm sensor)
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a triple-camera system with a duo of 50-megapixel sensors at the bottom of the external display, which pull double duty as the primary rear cameras when the device is unfolded.
The third 50-megapixel sensor is positioned at the top of the main display when open, acting as a selfie camera. However, I don’t know why you would use it over the two main cameras given the Razr 60 Ultra’s external display can act as a viewfinder for great selfies.
Speaking of the main lenses, though, Motorola ditched the telephoto lens found on the Razr 50 Ultra in favour of an ultra-wide lens, so you get a main sensor and an ultra-wide sensor now. You still get 2x optical zoom, but the Razr 60 Ultra achieves this through cropping rather than a dedicated zoom lens, which is a technique shared by the likes of the iPhone 16.
I personally would have preferred Motorola to retain the telephoto lens as I don’t love the often-distorted perspective of ultra-wide shots on the whole, but I can appreciate some craving the ability to capture more of a scene at the expense of getting closer to a subject.
In terms of results, the dual 50-megapixel sensors on the Razr 60 Ultra deliver a pleasing consistency across the board.
The main sensor, especially, shines in good lighting conditions. It adeptly handles dynamic range, capturing a wealth of detail and offering a faithful representation of the world as your eyes perceive it. The resulting images possess a vibrancy and saturation that edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, and while not as realistic, are bursting with life and very shareable.
Low-light performance also holds its own. While the inevitable noise and slight loss of detail creep in under challenging conditions, I got some gorgeous shots during my time with the Razr 60 Ultra.
The 2x zoom performs admirably in decent light, but you’ll lose a lot of detail beyond 4x. You’ll find a 30x digital zoom lurking, which, much like most digital zoom implementations, is best left untouched unless you’re trying to decipher a distant airport departure board.
Just like the displays, images captured in the default “Natural” mode proudly bear the “Pantone-Validated” stamp, and these were my go-to for their true-to-life colour rendition.
However, Motorola has introduced a new “Signature” mode, which you can either embrace as Moto’s unique colour style or, more intriguingly, customise to your preferences. This customisation process involves feeding the AI five of your favourite food snaps, five portrait shots, and five landscapes, allowing you to tweak each one to your precise colour balance and tonal preferences.
The AI then learns what you like, and once you’ve trained your Signature style, it becomes an option at the point of capture, accessible via a three-star icon at the top of the camera interface (it looks like Galaxy AI’s icon), rather than something you apply post-production in Google Photos.
The AI will then intelligently apply what it believes to be your preferred aesthetic based on whether you’re snapping a portrait, landscape, or culinary masterpiece. While I remained loyal to the “Natural” look, “Signature” offers a good avenue for those with specific tastes, be it intensely vivid hues or cool blue undertones.
Motorola has also thrown in some thoughtful extras, such as a preview on the external display as I mentioned briefly earlier – perfect for ensuring your selfies are on point and for helping your subjects nail their pose.
For a touch of nostalgia, holding the Razr 60 Ultra horizontally at a 90-degree angle launches a charmingly retro Camcorder mode for video recording – something that is also offered on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Under the hood of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset orchestrates a superb user experience – and a big step up compared to the Razr 50 Ultra too.
Last year’s model used a sub-flagship chip from Qualcomm, but with the Razr 60 Ultra opting for the top Snapdragon chip, it’s competing with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other top-tier flagships, and it’s conducive to its price tag too.
As a result, everyday tasks feel fluid, with this flip phone effortlessly juggling applications and multitasking demands without a hint of lag or stutter. I’m more of a casual gamer than someone who plays lengthy Call of Duty sessions on their phone, but the Razr 60 Ultra handled the games I did play with smoothness and without any noticeable frame drops.
I did have some concerns about a processor this powerful within such a compact form factor, especially as some other flagship devices running the Snapdragon 8 Elite have gotten a little warm, but the Razr 60 Ultra didn’t seem to have any issues regarding overheating.
While benchmark figures aren’t my primary focus, for context, the Razr 60 Ultra’s scores positioned it just shy of the Galaxy S25 but ahead of the Oppo Find X8 Pro and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. There is only one RAM and storage model, which sees this device offering 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Software
- Android 15
- Moto AI
- 3-year OS support, 4-year security
Operating on what’s essentially native Android, aside from a couple of Motorola’s own pre-installed apps, the Razr 60 Ultra delivers a streamlined and largely uncluttered software experience. Navigating the interface feels swift and intuitive, with all features readily accessible and a wealth of customisation options at your fingertips.
Given its near-stock Android foundation however, Motorola’s commitment to just three years of OS updates is particularly disappointing. Rivals like Samsung and Google pledge a generous seven years, and while you’ll get security patches for four years on the Razr 60 Ultra, Motorola is effectively rendering this premium device somewhat outdated after just three years. That decision feels rather stingy for a phone carrying a £1,000 price tag.
If you can overlook the update policy, the software experience itself is lovely, very user-friendly and full of plenty of clever software tricks.
The ability to tap the bottom of the external display to expand an application around the camera lenses cleverly utilises more of the available screen real estate, while Motorola also retains its suite of intuitive gestures. A quick double twist of the wrist to launch the camera is a favourite of mine, along with a double karate chop to toggle the torch on and off.
They will be familiar to seasoned Motorola users, but that doesn’t make them any less useful. I found myself using the wrist flick for the camera countless times a day, and I very much appreciated the power button slide gesture for quick access to notifications. This slide action can even be reconfigured for zooming on the camera, so there’s plenty of versatility.
Moto AI isn’t a newcomer to Motorola’s ecosystem either, appearing on several of the company’s previous handsets. The Razr 60 Ultra introduces a couple of fresh features alongside its dedicated physical button on the left edge, however. This button’s assignment to Moto AI is fixed, but it does offer a dual purpose: a press and hold activates Moto AI, while a double press directly launches the ‘Update me’ feature – more on that in a second.
A new addition to Moto AI is Image Studio, which is similar to Apple’s Image Playground and Samsung’s Sketch to Image. This feature leverages AI to generate visuals based on either your sketches or textual descriptions. I asked my seven-year-old to draw her teddy and a puffin, which produced a mix of decent and less impressive results, highlighting the still-evolving nature of such AI-powered creative tools.
Playlist Studio is another newcomer, aiming to curate music playlists based on your current mood, although its current limitation to Amazon Music feels somewhat restrictive.
Elsewhere, you’ll find the familiar AI-powered functions: ‘Remember this’, ‘Take notes’, ‘Ask or search’, and ‘Update me’. These were present previously but they still feel like they’re in need of further refinement.
The ‘Update me’ feature aims to summarise your notifications, which can be handy after periods of Do Not Disturb. The accuracy of these summaries were hit or miss though, often grasping the general idea of a WhatsApp conversation but misinterpreting context and delivering somewhat off-target synopses.
The ‘Take notes’ function meanwhile, was a tad slow, but it does offer the helpful ability to differentiate between speakers, a step up from Apple’s transcription, which presents a single block of text.
Exclusively for the Razr 60 Ultra, Motorola introduced ‘Look and Talk’, which allows you to engage with Gemini simply by looking at the phone when it’s in stand or tent mode. A vibrant colourful glow encircles the external display’s perimeter, which I won’t lie, very much reminded me of the Apple Intelligence glow on the latest iPhones.
When you direct your gaze at the Razr 60 Ultra, the screen displays “Listening,” and after you speak, it will respond to your query. It functions adequately, but ‘Look and Talk’ on its own isn’t a compelling enough reason to buy this phone.
Battery Life
- 4700 mAh battery
- 68W charging
- No charger in the box
When it comes to battery performance, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra offers a significant improvement over its predecessor.
It’s important to remember that battery life is inherently tied to individual usage patterns but on most days, I ended the day with 35 to 45 percent remaining. Bear in mind that this was during an intensive testing phase, where my usage far exceeded my typical daily routine so to finish with around 40 percent is impressive.
I was continuously testing the camera, making and receiving multiple phone calls, checking and replying to various messages and emails, and exploring all the AI features. I typically started a day at 7AM and finished around 11PM, to give you some idea of how long the Razr 60 Ultra was off charge for.
Speaking of charging, the Razr 60 Ultra is nice and swift – much more so than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Even if you find yourself needing a quick boost before an evening out, a mere 10 minutes on the charger will give you around 15 percent, providing more than enough battery to secure that late-night taxi home.
Wired charging support has increased from 45W on the Razr 50 Ultra to 68W on the Razr 60 Ultra. For those who prefer a wire-free experience, 30W wireless charging is also supported.
Should you buy it?
You want a great flip phone
If you’re looking for one of the best flip phones of 2025, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is it with great performance, speedy charging, a lovely design with unique finish options, and decent camera performance.
You want a long software promise
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra only supports three years of Android OS updates and four years of security updates so if you’re looking for a flip phone that will be updated for the next five years, consider waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Final Thoughts
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra may look very similar to its predecessor in terms of design – if you ignore the new colour and finish options – but it makes plenty of improvements under the hood that put it right on track to be the best foldable phone in 2025.
Both the external and internal displays have seen improvements to peak brightness, the battery is larger and charges faster, the hinge has been reinforced to improve durability and there’s been a performance boost too, all of which contribute to making this a superb flip phone.
The Android update promise is disappointing and I’d rather have a telephoto lens than ultra-wide but the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a lovely design, great displays, decent camera results, a solid battery life and superb performance. There is very, very little not to love.
How we test
We test every mobile phone we review thoroughly. We use industry-standard tests to compare features properly and we use the phone as our main device over the review period. We’ll always tell you what we find and we never, ever, accept money to review a product.
- Used as a main phone for a month
- Thorough camera testing in a variety of conditions
- Tested and benchmarked using respected industry tests and real-world data
FAQs
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has an official rating of IP48, which means it is water resistant, as well as dust resistant against particles of 1mm or larger.
No, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra does not support microSD, so you cannot expand the storage.
No. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable in the box, but not a power adapter.
Test Data
| Motorola Razr 60 Ultra | |
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| Geekbench 6 single core | 2828 |
| Geekbench 6 multi core | 8552 |
| 1 hour video playback (Netflix, HDR) | 6 % |
| 30 minute gaming (light) | 5 % |
| Time from 0-100% charge | 80 min |
| Time from 0-50% charge | 39 Min |
| 30-min recharge (no charger included) | 40 % |
| 15-min recharge (no charger included) | 23 % |
| 3D Mark – Wild Life | 6294 |
| GFXBench – Aztec Ruins | 105 fps |
| GFXBench – Car Chase | 95 fps |
Full Specs
| Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review | |
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| UK RRP | £1099.99 |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Screen Size | 7 inches |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 50MP |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
| Video Recording | No |
| IP rating | Not Disclosed |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Size (Dimensions) | 74 x 7.1 x 171 MM |
| Weight | 199 G |
| ASIN | B0F68G1YR8 |
| Operating System | Android 15 |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| First Reviewed Date | 20/05/2025 |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1224 |
| HDR | No |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Colours | Pantone Rio Red, Pantone Cabaret, Pantone Mountain Trail, Pantone Scarab |
| Stated Power | 68 W |
