The clamshell foldable phone market has reached new heights with the arrival of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, the first true flagship in this category. This “Ultra” branded device surpasses other flip phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 6, with a host of impressive upgrades. While carrying a higher price tag, the Razr Ultra 2025 offers substantial improvements that Samsung should consider incorporating into its next generation flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Here are five key features the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could benefit from.
Enhanced Battery and Rapid Charging
Larger battery and faster charging of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
The Razr Ultra 2025 sets a new standard for battery capacity and charging speed in the flip phone segment. Its 4,700 mAh battery significantly outperforms the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s 4,000 mAh offering. Coupled with 68W fast charging, the Razr Ultra 2025 can achieve a full day’s charge in a mere eight minutes, a dramatic improvement over the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s 25W charging. This addresses a major challenge for clamshell designs – balancing battery life with portability. The Razr Ultra 2025 demonstrates that this compromise can be minimized with a slightly thicker and heavier build.
Vibrant Color Options and Premium Materials
Variety of colors and finishes available for the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
Samsung’s flip phone color palettes have generally been conservative. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers options like Yellow, Black, White, and Mint, with online exclusives in Silver, Blue, and Peach, the Razr Ultra 2025 introduces more vibrant and distinctive choices. Motorola utilizes four Pantone color-matched finishes, including the innovative Scarab model featuring Alcantara leather – a first for smartphones.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 in the Mountain Trail finish showcasing its FSC-certified wood back. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
Two vegan leather options, Rio Red and Cabaret (hot pink), evoke classic Razr designs. The standout Mountain Trail model reintroduces FSC-certified wood, a material absent from Motorola phones for a decade.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 in Rio Red, showcasing its vibrant vegan leather finish. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
Motorola Razr Ultra with a focus on its sleek design and large cover display. Britta O’Boyle / MaagX
Expansive Displays
Comparison of the front displays of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
The Razr Ultra 2025 boasts a 7-inch main display, the largest on any clamshell phone to date. When folded, its 4-inch Cover Display offers impressive functionality. The Galaxy Z Flip 6, with its 6.7-inch main display and 3.4-inch Cover Display, lags behind. Samsung should consider enlarging the Cover Display on the Z Flip 7 to maximize its usability.
Comparison of the unfolded crease on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
Advanced Cover Display Software and AI Integration
The Motorola Razr Ultra showcasing its large, interactive cover display. Britta O’Boyle / MaagX
While the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s Cover Display offers curated panels and smartwatch-like functionality, the Razr Ultra 2025 provides a more comprehensive smartphone experience. Users can add any app or widget, play games, use a full keyboard, and access shortcuts to contacts and features.
Motorola Razr Ultra showcasing various apps and widgets available on the cover display. Britta O’Boyle / MaagX
Motorola’s enhanced Moto AI suite integrates productivity and creativity, offering a choice of AI platforms. While Google Gemini is the default assistant, Perplexity and Microsoft CoPilot are also available. Features like Catch Me Up, Pay Attention, Remember This, and Next Move further enhance user experience.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 in Rio Red, highlighting its AI features and cover display functionality. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
Superior Camera System
Comparison of the camera systems of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
While the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s 50MP main camera is comparable to the Razr Ultra 2025’s, the latter offers a 2x optical zoom via in-sensor cropping. The Razr Ultra 2025 also features two 50MP modules for ultrawide and selfie functions, significantly surpassing the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s dated 12MP ultrawide and 10MP selfie cameras.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 in Rio Red, showcasing its advanced camera system. Nirave Gondhia / MaagX
The Razr Ultra 2025 sets a high bar for flagship flip phones. Its advancements in battery, charging, design, display, software, AI, and camera technology offer a compelling package. Samsung will need to incorporate similar upgrades in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to remain competitive.
