I tested Motorola's $1,300 Razr Ultra, and it made my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip feel outdated
Published on: 2025-08-14 07:01:00
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You have my attention, Motorola.
The company yesterday unveiled not one, not two, but three Razr flip phones, including a first-ever 'Ultra' model that's feature-packed, fashionably styled, and unsurprisingly expensive at $1,299.
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I spent an intimate afternoon with all three models ahead of their launch, and, barring the price tag that makes me question the state of the economy, my first impressions were mostly positive. In fact, the Razr Ultra, which I tested the most, left me feeling a little less excited about what's on the docket from Samsung later this summer. Here's why.
Small changes that make a big difference
The base Motorola Razr model (left) and Razr Ultra (right). Kerry Wan/ZDNET
By appearances alone, the new Motorola Razr models don't look all that different from their predecessors. They're still very pocketable, flip open and close with a flick of the wrist, and come
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