Design and Display: Familiar Glamour, Minimal Progress
Motorola’s latest Razr Ultra leans heavily on aesthetics rather than innovation. The phone remains a design showpiece, with Pantone finishes like Cocoa and Orient Blue giving it the kind of fashion-forward flair few foldables can match. Its slim profile, upgraded drop resistance, and IP48 rating make it feel reassuringly durable for a flip phone, while Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 helps protect the large outer display from scratches and cracks. Yet, in practical terms, this is almost the same device as last year. The spacious foldable AMOLED inner screen and expansive cover display are still excellent, but they are also largely unchanged, reinforcing the sense of déjà vu. Motorola seems content to refine rather than rethink, which is fine for new buyers—but underwhelming for anyone hoping that a higher price would bring a visibly next‑generation design.
Performance, Battery, and Camera: Solid but Incremental
Under the hood, the Razr Ultra gets the expected yearly bump in power, translating into very fast performance and charging. Day‑to‑day tasks, multitasking on the large inner display, and running demanding apps all feel fluid. Battery life is a high point, with reviewers calling it the best endurance they have seen in a flip phone so far, making all‑day use realistic even for heavier users. The main camera has been upgraded, particularly in low light, and photos generally look better than before. However, video recording still lags competitors, and Motorola’s new AI key feels redundant rather than transformative. When you step back, the improvements are all welcome but modest: a bit more stamina, a bit more speed, a slightly better main camera. None of it fundamentally changes how the phone feels compared to last year’s Razr Ultra, especially for existing owners.
The $200 Question: Does the Price Hike Make Sense?
The most controversial part of this Razr Ultra review is the price. The new model launches at USD 1,499.99 (approx. RM6,900), which is USD 200 (approx. RM920) more than last year’s USD 1,299.99 (approx. RM5,980) MSRP. Reviewers broadly agree that this increase is “not justified well,” especially when the phone is described as “last year’s flagship at this year’s price.” One outlet even notes Motorola recently listed the previous Razr Ultra at USD 799.99 (approx. RM3,670) despite showing an MSRP of USD 1,499.99, underlining how fluid Motorola’s pricing can be. This creates a strange dynamic: at full launch price, the Razr Ultra feels overpriced for its level of innovation. However, Motorola’s track record of aggressive discounts suggests that patient buyers may eventually see it return to far more reasonable territory—where its strengths make a lot more sense.
Razr Plus and Standard Razr: Better Value in the Lineup
While the Razr Ultra stretches the definition of premium foldable value, Motorola’s own lineup quietly undermines it. The Motorola Razr Plus 2026—priced at USD 1,099 (approx. RM5,050) according to one review—essentially matches the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 on price while offering a very similar overall experience to the Ultra for less. For many buyers, that makes the Plus the more rational choice in a flip phone comparison. The standard Motorola Razr 2026 comes in at USD 799 (approx. RM3,670), making it the cheapest way into Motorola’s compact folding ecosystem. However, its modest performance, bloatware, and lack of meaningful design changes over the previous generation mean you’re clearly trading power and polish for price. In other words, the Razr family now spans a wide cost range, but value is uneven—and the Ultra sits on the worst side of that equation at full MSRP.
Verdict: Who Should Actually Buy the Razr Ultra?
Viewed in isolation, the Razr Ultra remains one of the best flip phones available, with standout design, strong durability, excellent battery life, and fast performance. If you are moving from a much older phone and want a luxurious foldable that turns heads, you’ll probably be happy with it—provided you do not pay launch price. But as a generational upgrade, it is a hard sell. Reviewers consistently advise that Razr Ultra 2025 owners should not upgrade; the experience is simply too similar. When you factor in the USD 200 (approx. RM920) foldable phone price increase and better value options like the Motorola Razr Plus 2026, the Ultra feels more like a pricing experiment than a must‑have upgrade. Unless and until substantial discounts arrive, the smart money in Motorola’s four‑phone Razr lineup sits firmly below the Ultra.