Tested: The Razr 60 Ultra is a standout flip phone, but is it the best?

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Knowledgeable’s Ranking

Professionals

Gorgeous, strong design
Beautiful shows
High-tier efficiency
Glorious battery life
Helpful cowl display

Cons

No telephoto digital camera
Solely 4 years of updates
Costly

Our Verdict

The Razr 60 Ultra is undoubtedly the finest folding flip cellphone obtainable at the time of writing, and I don’t anticipate Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 to beat it. Nevertheless, there are sufficient downsides to make you suppose twice earlier than shopping for one, particularly at this value.

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When flip telephones had been reborn with the introduction of a foldable model, many individuals had visions of them taking up from common smartphones as the trade normal.

Nearly six years later, that’s but to materialise, but it’s not for lack of making an attempt. Loads of corporations have launched foldable flip telephones just lately, but two manufacturers have come to dominate the market, a minimum of in the West.

The Galaxy Z Flip line would possibly appear to be the apparent alternative, but Samsung continues to face robust competitors from Motorola and the revival of its basic Razr line.

In 2025, the latter is obtainable in two fashions. The common Razr 60, generally known as the Razr (2025) in some markets, is more likely to be a fashionable choice. But the focus right here is on the flagship Razr 60 Ultra, or Razr Ultra 2025 (as it’s recognized in North America), which introduces a number of upgrades in comparison with final 12 months, but additionally raises the value.

Does that make it the final flip cellphone in 2025? I spent a week utilizing the Razr 60 Ultra (as I’ll be referring to it any more) as my fundamental gadget to search out out.

Design & Construct

Beautiful design, together with Alcantara or wooden finishes
Powerful, strong construct
IP48 water and mud resistance

The Razr 60 Ultra is hands-down the most stunning cellphone I’ve ever used. That has a lot to do with the obtainable finishes, all of which lean on Motorola’s partnership with color consultants Pantone.

I’ve tried all 4, and as eye-catching as the ‘Rio Purple’ and ‘Cabaret’ choices are, the two others immediately stand out. ‘Scarab’ sees mushy Alcantara materials make its manner onto telephones for the first time, and I like the manner it seems to be and feels. Nevertheless, even in my transient hands-on time, I seen how simply it accumulates seen mud and grime.

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Subsequently, my choose of the bunch is ‘Mountain Path’, which simply so occurs to be the model I’ve been testing for this assessment. It’s partly constructed from actual wooden, providing a distinctive pure end that provides grip and avoids the build-up of any noticeable grime. I like it.

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The Razr 60 Ultra is hands-down the most stunning cellphone I’ve ever used

The identical can’t be stated for the digital camera rings, which get dirty and dusty inside seconds of use. Nevertheless, provided that they’re surrounded by the cowl show, I can’t see an alternate except the lenses sit flush with the again of the cellphone.

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It’s value noting that the distinctive finishes solely apply to the backside half of the again of the gadget – i.e. the solely flat floor that isn’t coated by a display. The sides of the gadget are geared up with aluminium as an alternative, although these do roughly match the color of the cellphone you go for.

There are two noteworthy options on the sides of the gadget. The first is a fingerprint sensor that’s constructed into the energy button as an alternative of one in all the shows. This is sensible, as it permits you to seamlessly unlock whereas utilizing both the cowl or inner display. It’s quick, dependable and feels very pure, so no complaints right here.

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The different is the devoted ‘Moto AI’ button on the reverse aspect. I’ll speak extra about its efficiency in the ‘Software program & Options’ part, but its placement does a minimum of keep away from any confusion with energy and quantity controls.

Motorola does make a case for the Razr 60 Ultra, which provides a bit of additional safety. But when there was ever one cellphone that I’d advocate utilizing case-free, this is it. Not solely do you not wish to cowl up that gorgeous design, but it already feels a lot sturdy sufficient.

The cowl show is geared up with robust Gorilla Glass Ceramic, which is designed to outlive drops onto arduous surfaces. And on the inside, a pre-applied display protector gives additional peace of thoughts.

The hinge, an apparent space of vulnerability on folding telephones, feels impressively sturdy and strong. I haven’t precisely been mild with it throughout my testing, but there have been zero indicators of weak spot.

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The upgraded mud resistance is another excuse to really feel extra comfortable. An IP48 score means the Razr 60 Ultra is now secure in opposition to objects bigger than 1mm, along with its present safety in opposition to submersion in as much as 1.5m of freshwater. I’d nonetheless be cautious of taking it to the seaside, but getting a flagship-level IP68 score feels virtually not possible on a foldable.

At 199g, the Razr 60 Ultra is really on the lighter aspect when it involves fashionable telephones. Nevertheless, the inclusion of a 7-inch inner show means it’s something but delicate when unfolded.

The choice to fold it in half is very welcome, and means it’ll be comfortably pocketable for most individuals, together with girls, who typically should put up with small trouser pockets.

Screens & Audio system

4-inch AMOLED cowl display
7-inch AMOLED inner display
Stereo audio system

In fact, as a flip cellphone, there are two screens to speak about on the Razr 60 Ultra. They usually’re each very good.

On the outdoors, you’ll discover a 4-inch AMOLED panel which takes up just about half of the total again of the cellphone. Apart from the aforementioned Gorilla Glass Ceramic coating and a peak brightness enchancment, it’s unchanged from to the Razr 50 Ultra.

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But it stays the greatest cowl display you’ll discover on any flip cellphone, and a noticeable improve in comparison with the 3.4-inch show on the outdoors of the Galaxy Z Flip 6. A Full HD (1272 x 1080) decision ensures glorious element, whereas the 165Hz refresh price ensures transitions are satisfyingly {smooth} and fluid.

Impressively, the inner show has even higher specs. This 7-inch AMOLED panel boosts the decision to Full HD+ (1224 x 2912) whereas sustaining the silky-smooth 165Hz refresh price. Each screens are LTPO, that means the refresh price can robotically drop as little as 1Hz to avoid wasting battery when not required.

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Motorola claims a peak brightness of 4500 nits, but even the modest 474 nits I recorded at most brightness ensures glorious visibility in all circumstances, together with shiny daylight.

The firm has additionally accomplished a good job of minimising the interference of the crease. You’ll really feel it when scrolling but it’s by no means seen except the display is off. Should you’re not conversant in flip telephones, it would possibly really feel annoying initially, but you’ll rapidly get used to it.

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To make room for the hinge mechanism, the bezel surrounding the show is plastic and a little thicker than many flagship telephones. Alongside the 7-inch display, it makes the Razr 60 Ultra one in all the greatest handsets on the market when it’s open.

Personally, I don’t see the profit of getting such a big show. It’s solely a few millimetres larger than most non-folding telephones, but I discovered it rather more awkward to make use of.

Not solely is this at all times a two-handed cellphone, but it additionally requires me to do a fiddly re-adjustment when transferring from the fingerprint sensor to the backside of the display. Provided that the common Razr 60 has related dimensions, I want Motorola supplied an alternate for folks searching for one thing barely extra compact.

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Nevertheless, I can’t fault the high quality of each shows on the Razr 60 Ultra – they’re up there with the perfect on any cellphone. No matter what you’re doing, content material seems to be clear, crisp and vibrant, with colors that actually pop.

The identical can’t fairly be stated for the stereo audio system, although they’re higher than I used to be anticipating. The typical downward-firing grille combines with a larger-than-usual earpiece, delivering punchy audio that will get impressively loud.

I can’t fault the high quality of each shows on the Razr 60 Ultra – they’re up there with the perfect on any cellphone

Even at these excessive volumes, audible distortion is saved to a minimal. Nevertheless, music typically sounds tinny, missing the bass you’ll get from high-end audio system. Happily, a mixture of Bluetooth 5.4 and Qualcomm’s hi-res ‘aptX’ codecs means you’ll get a higher expertise when connecting a high-quality pair of headphones.

Specs & Efficiency

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
16GB of RAM
512GB or 1TB of inner storage

The Razr 60 Ultra’s chipset is arguably its greatest improve. Whereas the Razr 50 Ultra used the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a step down from Qualcomm’s flagship chip, its successor makes no compromises, utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

And with a bumper 16GB of RAM, Motorola has gone all-out when it involves efficiency. The outcomes are predictably glorious – the Razr 60 Ultra gives the finest efficiency you’ll discover on any flip cellphone.

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Mainly, something I’ve stated in opinions of different Snapdragon 8 Elite telephones may very well be copied and pasted right here. We’re speaking blazing-fast speeds, fast transitions and no indicators of slowdown or hesitation in any way. Throughout the likes of net shopping, messaging, electronic mail, social media, pictures and music streaming, the Razr 60 Ultra looks like it has tons of energy in reserve.

The Razr 60 Ultra gives the finest efficiency you’ll discover on any flip cellphone

That opens up the chance of the cellphone being a real gaming gadget. Nevertheless, the foldable kind issue is at all times more likely to trigger issues for these demanding workloads.

The Razr 60 Ultra can play demanding titles reminiscent of Genshin Impression, Name of Responsibility: Cell and Actual Racing 3 with none stuttering or dropped frames, but the again of the cellphone quickly turns into uncomfortably scorching to the contact.

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For longer classes, I’d anticipate it to impact efficiency. The Razr 60 Ultra is wonderful for informal gaming and the occasional demanding title. But when you’re critical about cellular gaming, select a non-folding cellphone and even a devoted gaming handset.

Alongside the 16GB of RAM, you possibly can select between 512GB and 1TB of inner storage. There’s no assist for enlargement through a Micro-SD card, but with these beneficiant capacities, I doubt you’ll want it.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra benchmarks

Cameras

50Mp, f/1.8 fundamental
50Mp, f/2.0 ultrawide
50Mp, f/2.0 inner

Motorola has switched issues up when it involves the Razr 60 Ultra’s cameras. Whereas the fundamental 50Mp sensor is barely bigger, the supporting 50Mp lens is now an ultrawide as an alternative of a 2x telephoto.

On the floor, this looks like a downgrade, with Motorola sacrificing the 2x optical zoom in favour of a 122-degree area of view.

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Nevertheless, counting on digital zoom past 2x already meant the Razr 50 Ultra had restricted zoom talents. And I actually loved the flexibility supplied by the ultrawide, which gives related picture high quality to the 50Mp fundamental lens. Usually, pictures are crisp and detailed, providing vibrant colors that actually pop.

I’d nonetheless want a higher telephoto lens with extra highly effective optical zoom talents. If you’re totally reliant on digital zoom, high quality rapidly drops when you go previous 2x. Nevertheless, if I had to decide on between a 2x telephoto and this respectable ultrawide, I’d go for the latter each time.

The 50Mp fundamental lens is a small but noticeable step up, delivering extra correct colors and higher dynamic vary. In some eventualities, it gives pictures corresponding to the finest digital camera telephones, particularly in low-light environments.

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The Razr 60 Ultra’s ‘Evening Imaginative and prescient’ mode makes a delicate but vital distinction to low-light pictures

Nevertheless, I discovered that it typically struggled with publicity and shadows, that means pictures had been typically left over- or underexposed. It doesn’t occur each time, but it’s not constant, so this isn’t a cellphone that may be relied upon for point-and-shoot pictures.

This isn’t a cellphone that may be relied upon for point-and-shoot pictures

The portrait mode is typically good, enabling a gorgeous bokeh impact. I like you can modify the quantity of background blur earlier than you are taking the shot, although it typically struggles to detect the place the topic ends and the background begins.

It’s additionally value mentioning the macro mode right here. Shut-up pictures are wonderful, but element isn’t assured except you already know precisely the place to face, so I wouldn’t depend on it an excessive amount of.

But one in all the issues I like about flip telephones is that you need to use the fundamental cameras to take selfies. As a outcome, the high quality is significantly better than mainly something you’ll get from the front-facing lens on a non-flip cellphone, and I like having the choice to change to the ultrawide for group selfies.

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Motorola nonetheless consists of a 50Mp selfie digital camera at the high of the inner display. It’s serviceable, but I’d solely advocate utilizing it for video calls.

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Speaking of video, the Razr 60 Ultra can seize as much as 8K at 30fps, although the default 4K at 30fps shall be a lot good for most individuals. Nevertheless, regardless of OIS (optical picture stabilisation) on the fundamental lens, footage is typically juddery with any vital motion.

On the plus aspect, I like the ‘Camcorder mode’, which robotically begins recording video once you’re in the digital camera app and partly shut the gadget, mimicking the setup of an old-school camcorder.

Battery Life & Charging

4700mAh battery
68W wired charging
30W wi-fi charging

Motorola has additionally given its flagship Razr a large battery increase. The 60 Ultra boasts a 4700mAh cell – a vital improve in comparison with the 4000mAh one in the Razr 50 Ultra.

Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless smaller than most non-folding telephones, and there are two high-quality screens to energy right here. So, how did it fare?

Happily, very effectively. Even with round 90% of my time spent utilizing the inner show, I ended every single day with loads of cost to spare. On these lighter days, it was sufficient to stretch greater than 48 hours between connecting to the energy.

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In our common PCMark battery check, which simulates real-world duties at 200 nits of brightness (typical for many individuals), the Razr 60 Ultra scored a formidable 14 hours and half-hour. When it comes to precise screen-on time, I discovered that most individuals shall be round half of that on common, which is nonetheless excellent.

In fact, demanding days with numerous excessive brightness, GPS and cellular information will deplete the battery rather more rapidly. But except you intend on gaming for a number of hours or taking pictures and movies nonstop, a full cost will comfortably final you till the finish of the day.

Motorola has additionally delivered when it involves wired charging speeds. The Razr 60 Ultra can attain 68W, although (as is widespread nowadays) there’s no charger in the field.

Utilizing a 65W one I already had, the cellphone reached 29% after quarter-hour and 55% by the half-hour mark. A full cost took simply over an hour, which isn’t unhealthy in any respect.

Except you intend on gaming for a number of hours or taking pictures and movies nonstop, a full cost will comfortably final you till the finish of the day

Nevertheless, it’s value noting that the quicker speeds depend on the ‘TurboPower’ mode being enabled, which implies the cellphone rapidly will get highly regarded. I wouldn’t really feel comfy utilizing it whereas it’s charging so quickly, and I can’t see any strategy to disable this.

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As a substitute, I’d contemplate enabling the ‘Overcharge safety’ setting, which limits charging to 80% so as “to maintain your battery wholesome”. You may nonetheless flip it off forward of demanding days, whereas it’ll hit 100% as soon as a week regardless.

Wi-fi charging speeds are additionally respectable – we’re speaking 30W utilizing any Qi pad, or 5W if you wish to use your cellphone to reverse wi-fi cost equipment reminiscent of earbuds.

Software program & Apps

Android 15
AI options through a devoted button
3 years’ OS updates, 4 years’ safety patches

Out of the field, the Razr 60 Ultra runs Android 15. Motorola has sometimes taken a light-touch method to its Android pores and skin, so the expertise right here shall be acquainted to anybody who’s used a latest Pixel cellphone.

Nevertheless, there are additionally some noteworthy variations. The default font and fast settings menu are a little completely different, as are the squircle (square-circle hybrid) icons and app drawer design.

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Motorola has additionally included a vary of its personal apps: a few of these are helpful, others are annoying bloatware. But total, the common person interface is largely unchanged in comparison with so-called ‘inventory’ Android.

A key space wherein the Razr 60 Ultra seeks to distinguish itself is the devoted ‘Moto AI’ button on the left aspect. An extended press gives easy accessibility to Motorola’s key AI instruments, that are value exploring one after the other.

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First up are the three that had been already obtainable on the Razr 50 Ultra.

‘Replace me’ does a respectable job of summarising calls and notifications, particularly when there are many them. ‘Take notes’ is a helpful shortcut to audio recording, with speedy transcription that’s correct most of the time. And ‘Bear in mind this’ permits Moto AI to analyse and perceive the data in pictures or screenshots, permitting you to ask questions on it later.

Then there are the new options on the 60 Ultra. ‘Picture Studio’ makes use of generative AI to create photos, stickers, avatars and extra based mostly in your textual content immediate. In the meantime, ‘Playlist Studio’ creates customized playlists inside your music streaming service of alternative.

Motorola additionally has its personal voice assistant, which appears to do a fairly good job of answering widespread queries but struggles with precise performance, reminiscent of altering gadget settings.

A partnership with Perplexity’s AI reply engine exhibits promise, but I’d somewhat use Google Gemini, which is activated through a lengthy press of the energy button as typical. Each require a month-to-month subscription to entry the full vary of options.

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Arguably, my favorite AI characteristic is the boosted search performance. When looking through the app drawer or Settings menu, you will discover what you’re searching for utilizing pure language. Typing out ‘auto brightness’ will floor the setting for ‘adaptive brightness’, for instance.

Nevertheless, as with a lot AI on present telephones, there’s nothing groundbreaking right here. This makes Motorola’s determination to dam remapping of the Moto AI button to one thing doubtlessly extra helpful all the extra irritating. Both you utilize it for its supposed goal or attempt to neglect about it till you inevitably set off it unintentionally out of your pocket.

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One space the place Motorola deserves a lot of reward is its method to the cowl display. Not like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the Razr 60 Ultra gives complete flexibility as to what apps you wish to run on the outdoors show.

A mini model of each single app can run on the cowl display, with solely a transient warning that the app “will not be designed for this display dimension”, the first time you open it.

The Razr 60 Ultra gives complete flexibility as to what apps you wish to run on the outdoors show

I can see why Motorola included this – when displayed full display, the digital camera rings typically block key buttons or data. But this will simply be resolved by urgent and holding the navigation bar, which makes the show smaller by shifting all the content material above the cameras as an alternative.

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Displaying the likes of Google Maps in full display covers some buttons, but they’ll simply be revealed

To me, this looks like the good resolution, which makes Samsung’s determination to make you leap by way of so many hoops all the extra baffling. Personally, I prohibit the cowl display to a handful of key instruments and widgets, which inspires extra aware utilization. But you would by no means open the cellphone and nonetheless not surrender on any performance.

When it comes to software program updates, Motorola has dedicated to a few years of main OS updates and 4 years of safety patches, taking the gadget to Android 18 and 2029.

It shouldn’t be a dealbreaker, but it falls effectively wanting the seven years of each that Samsung gives on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. If you’re paying a lot for a gadget, it’s affordable to anticipate higher.

Value & Availability

Speaking of value, you’ve most likely discovered by now that the Razr 60 Ultra/Razr Ultra 2025 doesn’t come low-cost.

It begins at £1,099/$1,299, which can get you 512GB of storage. In the US, a 1TB model is obtainable for $1,499.99.

You should buy one outright from Motorola UK, Motorola US and a few third-party retailers. But the cellphone isn’t at present obtainable on contract.

In fact, this makes it one in all the costliest telephones you should purchase. Its large rival is the £1,049/$1,099.99 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, although a successor in the Z Flip 7 isn’t distant.

Nevertheless, don’t rule out the cheaper common Razr 60 (or Razr 2025), which is considerably extra reasonably priced at £799.99/$699.99. See extra choices in our information to the finest folding telephones.

Must you purchase the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

If you would like the very best flip cellphone and are keen to pay for it, sure. The Razr 60 Ultra is a clear step up from the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and it’ll probably be the identical for the Z Flip 7 except lengthy software program assist is a high precedence.

Motorola handles the cowl display higher than some other flip cellphone maker, whereas the massive inner show isn’t unhealthy both. Switching between them permits you to admire the gorgeous design, particularly when you go for the wooden end.

With flagship-level efficiency, glorious battery life, and greater than a sprinkling of AI, the Razr 60 Ultra has virtually all the fundamentals nailed. The large exception can be the lack of a telephoto digital camera and comparatively restricted (by fashionable requirements) software program replace dedication.

But when cash is no object, the Razr 60 Ultra is the flip cellphone to beat in 2025. Simply be sure that the cheaper common Razr 60 doesn’t nonetheless provide all the things you’re searching for.