A flip phone that doesn’t break the bank
The 2025 Motorola Razr ($699.99) is an attractive and feature-rich folding phone that keeps its price in check by dialing back some of the specs available to its high-end stablemate, the $1,299.99 Razr Ultra. Its inner and outer displays are bright and useful, its compact clamshell design slides comfortably into your pocket, and its long battery life helps get you through the day. But it isn’t very powerful, its cameras are so-so at best, and its AI tools aren’t the smartest. It’s a decent option for those who specifically want a folding phone without spending a fortune, but you can get a lot more bang for your buck with a traditional slab phone like the $799.99 Samsung Galaxy S25 or even the $499 Google Pixel 9a.Design: Elegant and Pocketable
All three phones in the 2025 Razr lineup share basic design cues. They all feature an aluminum frame, rounded corners, an external display that’s visible when folded, and a selection of several colors. The entry-level Razr is available in Gibraltar Sea (deep blue), Lightest Sky (flecked white), Parfait Pink, or Spring Bud (bright green). I received the Lightest Sky model for review.
The Razr measures 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.62 inches when closed and 6.74 by 2.91 by 0.29 inches when fully open. It weighs 6.63 ounces, matching the size and weight of last year’s model almost exactly.
The phone fits nicely in my hand in both its open and closed positions. It’s also incredibly pocket-friendly. I loved being able to slip it into my back pocket without worrying if the top of the phone was sticking out.
The power and volume buttons reside on the right side of the phone. The buttons feel solid and make an audible clicking sound when pressed. A fingerprint reader is embedded into the power button for biometric security. You can use facial recognition via the selfie camera. Both work well, though the fingerprint sensor is more secure. The SIM card slot is on the left side of the phone, while the USB-C port and speaker grille are located on the bottom edge.
A little more than half of the rear panel is covered in the white speckled plastic of the Lightest Sky color. It does a good job of keeping fingerprints at bay, but is a little slippery to hold. The color extends about a centimeter above the hinge, before giving way to the external display, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The display remains dark when the phone is open, giving the back a black-and-white color scheme. Two round camera cutouts and a small flash protrude from the top of the phone when it’s opened. The display wraps around the cameras, which gives the handset an elegant appearance, especially when folded.
The titanium center hinge is strong, with minimal creasing visible on the display. You can still see it when the screen is dark, but it isn’t disruptive. The hinge is smooth and rated for more than 200,000 opens and folds.
Motorola has made all of its flip phones more durable. Every phone in the 2025 lineup, including the entry-level Razr, has an IP48 rating, which means it is dust-resistant and can withstand temporary submersion in water. Display: Fun and Bright
The 2025 Razr’s outer display remains unchanged from the 2024 version. It’s a 3.6-inch pOLED screen with a resolution of 1,056 by 1,066 pixels for a pixel density of 413 pixels per inch (ppi). The refresh rate remains at 90Hz, with a touch response rate of 120Hz. The screen reaches a peak brightness of 1,700 nits.
Meanwhile, the $999.99 Razr+ and Razr Ultra share a 4.0-inch outer display with a resolution of 1,272 by 1,080 pixels, for a density of 417ppi. The screen has a refresh rate of 165Hz with a touch response rate of 120Hz. The outer display on the Razr+ reaches a peak brightness of 2,400 nits, while the Ultra hits 3,000 nits.
The Razr’s 6.9-inch inner display is similar to last year’s model. It has a resolution of 2,640 by 1,080 pixels for a density of 413ppi. The foldable AMOLED panel has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch response rate of 220Hz. It reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The company includes a built-in screen protector that the phone reminds you constantly not to remove. It’s hardly visible, doesn’t bubble, and should hopefully remains in place for the lifetime of the phone. If it doesn’t, the company requires an authorized Motorola dealer to install a new one. A small, circular cutout at the top of the display signifies the selfie camera.
The Razr+ has an almost identical display, with the same size, resolution, pixel density, and peak brightness levels. The only difference is that it has a slightly higher refresh rate of 165Hz.
