Design, Displays and the Sense of Déjà Vu
Pick up the Motorola Razr Ultra and the first impression is unmistakable: this is essentially last year’s standout flip phone with a fresh coat of paint. The Pantone finishes and refined materials make it a fashion-forward device that still turns heads, and durability has quietly improved with better drop resistance, enhanced screen protection, and IP48 water and dust resistance. The big inside AMOLED display remains spacious, fast at 165Hz, and bright enough to cut through harsh sunlight, while the 4‑inch outer screen continues to be the most useful cover display on any flip-style foldable. You can run full apps, customize widgets, and frame photos easily. However, the hinge design and crease are virtually unchanged. The phone still snaps more firmly open or shut than rivals that hold at any angle, reinforcing the feeling that the Razr Ultra is a cosmetic refresh more than a true foldable phone upgrade.
Performance, Battery and the Reality Behind the Price Hike
Under the hood, the Razr Ultra delivers very fast performance and charging, with significantly better battery life than most flip phones. It comfortably lasts a full day, addressing one of the biggest pain points of early foldables. That stamina, paired with snappy responsiveness, makes it an excellent daily driver if you’re coming from an older phone. The problem is the pricing story. The new Razr Ultra is listed at USD 1,499.99 (approx. RM7,000), compared with last year’s launch price of USD 1,299.99 (approx. RM6,070). To complicate matters, the previous model recently sold for USD 799.99 (approx. RM3,730) while showing an “MSRP” of USD 1,499.99. Reviewers note that this year’s hardware feels like the same flagship repackaged at a higher launch price, and several argue it is realistically a USD 1,300 (approx. RM6,070) device at best, with discounts almost guaranteed over time.
Camera and Features: Small Gains, Persistent Weak Spots
Motorola’s biggest tangible upgrade is the new 50MP main camera, which finally gives the Razr Ultra a legitimately strong primary shooter. Daylight photos are sharp with more natural handling of highlights and shadows, and low‑light images show noticeable improvements in detail and noise over the previous model. However, the ultra‑wide camera hardware is unchanged and still struggles with contrast, blown highlights, and uneven skin tones, making it fine for casual snaps but nothing more. The selfie camera tends to overprocess faces, encouraging you to use the rear cameras with the cover screen as a viewfinder instead. Video recording remains the clear weak link: despite high‑resolution options and useful tools, footage looks overprocessed and less natural than rivals. New software touches, such as an AI key and tilt‑to‑zoom tricks, come off as minor conveniences rather than transformative features that justify a higher Motorola Razr price.
Value, Competition and Whether You Should Upgrade
The Razr Ultra remains one of the best flip-style foldables, with class‑leading cover display versatility, strong performance, and excellent battery life. Yet for owners of the previous Razr Ultra, there is virtually no compelling reason to upgrade. Multiple reviewers state that if you already use the 2025 model, you effectively have this phone already. The modest camera and battery improvements, plus new colors, do not convincingly support a USD 200 (approx. RM930) jump from last year’s launch price—especially when the older model has been discounted so aggressively. Meanwhile, competing foldables are catching up in cover screen functionality, hinge flexibility, and camera quality. As part of a broader lineup where each Razr variant has crept upward in cost, the Ultra now feels like a stalled iteration sold at a premium. Unless you find it heavily discounted, better value likely lies in rival foldables or a previous‑generation Razr.