GoKawiilThe Motorola Razr Ultra was one of last year’s best folding phones — and easily the best flip-phone foldable you could buy. It was expensive, yes, but it was also one of the most capable devices in its class. Now, its successor — the Razr Ultra (2026) — has arrived.
Unfortunately, it’s kind of a bummer. Compared to the 2025 Ultra, the Razr Ultra (2026) is practically the same phone. It’s also $200 more expensive despite virtually zero notable upgrades or improvements. That’s not at all what you want from a new smartphone, but that’s what Motorola has given us.
While you could spend $1,500 on the Razr Ultra (2026), I really don’t think you should. Instead, here are five other Android phones you’re much better off with.
What do you think is the best alternative to the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)? 9 votes Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) 22 % Motorola Razr (2025) 22 % Motorola Razr Fold 22 % Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 22 % Google Pixel 10 Pro 11 % Other (let us know in the comments) 0 %
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)
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If you’re looking for a flagship Android flip-phone, the Razr Ultra (2026) certainly fits the bill. But you know what also does? The Razr Ultra (2025). Buying last year’s version of a flagship smartphone is often a smart way to save money and still get a great experience, but in the case of the Razr Ultra 2025 and 2026, there’s really no good reason to buy the new model.
Why? Because, for all intents and purposes, these two phones are the same. They have the same display sizes for both the external and internal screens, and the display technology, resolution, and refresh rates are all the same, too. The camera systems are identical between the two phones, as are the charging speeds, storage, RAM, IP rating, and even the dimensions/weight. Hell, the Razr Ultra (2026) even uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chip as the Razr Ultra (2025). When I say these are the same phones, I mean these are the same phones.
To Motorola’s credit, the Razr Ultra (2026) isn’t 100% the same as its predecessor. Its battery is slightly bigger (5,000mAh up from 4,700mAh), the inner display gets a little brighter, and it comes in new colors. But that’s it.
The best part of all of this is how cheap the Razr Ultra (2025) is these days. At the time of publication, you can buy a Razr Ultra (2025) from Motorola’s website for just $800 — and that includes a free pair of Motorola earbuds plus a free storage upgrade to the 1TB model (which doesn’t even exist for the 2026 Ultra). Unless you really want to spend $700 more for that bigger battery, just buy the 2025 Razr Ultra and pretend the new version doesn’t exist.
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