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I love clamshell folding phones. They’re the ideal form factor for casual users who want to try out a foldable for the first time. You’re not asking people to change how they use their phone. You simply open it up, do everything you’ve been doing for the last 15 years on your traditional slab smartphone, and then fold it up when you’re done.
I test every one I can get my hands on, and I was excited by the prospect of pitting this year’s Motorola Razr Ultra up against the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Motorola’s price increases complicate the discussion, but there are compelling reasons to buy both, even if there’s really only one I want in my pocket.
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which would you choose? 2 votes Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) 100 % Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 0 %
What I like about the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority
The Motorola Razr Ultra was my favorite smartphone of 2025, so I had high expectations for its encore — and I wasn’t disappointed. Motorola’s shift towards becoming a lifestyle brand is on full display with the gorgeous Orient Blue Razr Ultra colorway. The Alcantara finish feels fantastic, and people will literally stop me when I am out and ask what phone it is.
It’s just a fun phone to use, which is something I’m not always able to say about today’s flagships. It’s sleek and stylish, and it has the most eye appeal out of any phone on the market. I don’t mind the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s design. It just feels industrial and utilitarian. I have no doubt it’s sturdy and built to last the course, but it does nothing for me.
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority
Yes, Motorola didn’t materially upgrade the spec sheet for the 2026 Razr Ultra, but that bothers me less the more I use it. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is powerful enough, and 16GB of RAM gives me enough overhead for everything I want to do (and then some).
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