Motorola has just unleashed its 2026 Motorola Razr family on us and it’s beautifully designed as always, but not so rich on upgrades.
Which one should you choose?
And here is a specs comparison:
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 171.30 x 73.99 x 7.25 mm | 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm | 171.48 × 73.99 × 7.19 |
| Weight | ||
| 188.0 g | 189.0 g | 199.0 g |
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.9-inch | 6.9-inch | 7.0-inch |
| Type | ||
| AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 165Hz | AMOLED, 165Hz |
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek Dimensity 7450X (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite SM8750-AC (3 nm) |
| Memory | ||
| 8GB (LPDDR5X)/256GB (UFS 3.1) | 12GB (LPDDR5X)/256GB (UFS 4.0) | 16GB (LPDDR5X)/512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| OS | ||
| Android (16) | Android (16) | Android (16) |
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charge speed | ||
| Wired: 30.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 45.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 68.0W Wireless: 30.0W |
| Main camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| 50 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/1.95″ Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.95″ Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56″ Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 50 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 12 mm Sensor size: 1/2.76″ Pixel size: 0.64 μm |
50 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 12 mm Sensor size: 1/2.76″ Pixel size: 0.64 μm |
50 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 12 mm Sensor size: 1/2.93″ Pixel size: 0.6 μm |
| Front | ||
| 32 MP | 32 MP | 50 MP |
Motorola Razr (2026) vs Motorola Razr Plus (2026) vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) specs comparison
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Performance differences
The main difference is without a doubt the choice of processors.
CPU Performance
To explain the results, let me put them in context of some traditional (non-folding) phones.
The Razr Ultra is the one that gets the fast speeds, but at a very high price.
Graphics Performance
You should not expect a flip phone to be great for gaming, and these Razrs are certainly no exception.
Interestingly, we couldn’t run our usual 3D Mark graphics benchmarks on the Razr Ultra (2026) at all! The phone just got way too hot and quit the test after 5-10 minutes, while it is supposed to run for 20 minutes straight. That just shows you how putting the latest and greatest chip in a flip phone with limited thermals is not always such a great idea.
Camera differences
All three models share a dual camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide snapper.
There are differences in the image quality, but I wouldn’t say they are huge. The base model is the one that stands out with more artifacts, but even that phone captures decent photos.
10X Zoom Photos
I took some photos at 10X zoom to illustrate just how uninspiring all three flip phones are.
Display differences
The main difference between the three is clearly the size of that outer screen, which is smaller on the base model, while the other two have an edge-to-edge cover display.
The Plus and the Ultra can also run at up to 165Hz, which can feel a bit smoother than the 120Hz refresh rate on the base version.
Only the Ultra gets tougher Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection on its outer screen (it’s Gorilla Glass Victus on the other two).
In our display lab tests, we also saw the base model does not get as dim as the others at night, but weirdly, we measured a lower max brightness on the Plus model. We measured the main screen on all phones.
Battery life and charging
Finally, we saw some very strange and mixed results on our battery life tests.
The Razr Plus showed incredibly strongly on our YouTube video streaming test with a score of over 15 hours, while the base Razr got nearly 11 hours and the Razr Ultra scored around 10 hours.
We will have to retest to see if that was some strange irregularity.
But similarly, on our lightest web browsing test, the Razr Plus once again beat its sibling with nearly 17 hours on the clock, compared to 13 hours on the base version and nearly 14 hours on the Ultra.
Finally, the Ultra model also has the advantage of “ultra”-fast 68W wired charging and 30W wireless, while the Plus gets 45W wired charging speeds and the vanilla model supports 30W speeds.
My thoughts
It’s not hard to see that the most expensive Razr Ultra model is the most powerful and the prettiest with gorgeous design finishes.
But is that the phone to buy? At a prohibitively expensive price of $1,500, it gives you a premium experience for a flip, but it would reach its thermal limits quickly with intense use and the camera is not the most inspiring one, especially for zooming.
I’d say that the Razr Plus (2026) is the most reasonable of the bunch. The price is not too high and you get performance and camera quality that will not disappoint.
I would personally think twice before getting the base Razr (2026). Sure, it’s the cheapest model and the best one for budget buyers, but if you want decent speed, you might be a bit disappointed. Still, I’m glad Motorola makes this “budget” flip phone.
