I tested Motorola's $1,500 Razr Ultra, and it's so close to being my dream flip phone

Motorola Razr Ultra 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Flagship performance

Great for multimedia

Strong battery Cons Phone is hard to justify at its price

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Motorola's 2026 spring lineup is shaping up to be one of the company's most impressive. After testing the Razr Fold, I had the opportunity to spend time with the new 2026 Razr Ultra, its flagship flip phone. On the surface, it appears nearly identical to the previous generation, sharing much of the same design and aesthetic language.

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However, once I dug in and experienced what the phone can do, the differences became clearer. The 2026 Razr Ultra is a meaningful upgrade over the 2025 model, delivering better performance, improved efficiency, and longer battery life, among other enhancements.

Multimedia master

Let's first get into what I consider the most impressive aspects of the Razr Ultra: its displays and audio system. On the inside, the phone boasts a large seven-inch Extreme AMOLED that is Pantone Validated (meaning it produces highly accurate colors) and supports HDR10+ for excellent dynamic range. Together, these features ensure consistently strong visual output.

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