Motorola’s flip phone offers only minor improvements over its predecessor: While there are noticeable changes in battery life, otherwise Motorola is essentially selling the same flip phone as last year. Even the materials used on the back were already featured in last year’s model.

Furthermore, this year’s model still requires compromises compared to high-end phones: While the processor is fast, it’s no longer state-of-the-art. The cameras are only average in terms of image sharpness and zoom capability, and the USB 2.0 port is a shortcoming given the price.

Motorola has made improvements regarding overheating issues: In our test, the Snapdragon 8 Elite no longer causes the device to reach quite as high of temperatures. The build quality, as well as the hinge—which offers just the right amount of resistance—continue to impress in our testing.

The phone charges quickly, has sufficient battery life, and offers plenty of RAM. However, the price has risen again, making the Razr Ultra 2026 (Razr 70 Ultra) an expensive choice.

Motorola is asking around US$ 1,500 for the Razr Ultra 2026, for example at amazon.com.

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The dimensions and weight remain unchanged from the previous model, as does the clamshell design featuring a large screen on the inside and a 4-inch display on the outside. As in the previous year, Gorilla Glass Ceramic is used on the exterior. The phone is waterproof; you can even submerge it in shallow water.

There are two color options: brown with a back made of wood composite, and an Alcantara back with a dark blue pattern. The hinge is a standout feature: it opens quite easily with one hand and holds the phone securely in many positions.

Motorola is once again equipping its 2026 flip phone with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM.

      Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (Razr Ultra 2026)       Motorola Razr 60 Ultra       Motorola Razr 70       Xiaomi Mix Flip 2       Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7       DIN A6 ❌

171.5 mm / 6.75 in 74 mm / 2.91 in 7.2 mm / 0.2835 in 199 g0.4387 lbs171.5 mm / 6.75 in 74 mm / 2.91 in 7.2 mm / 0.2835 in 199 g0.4387 lbs171.3 mm / 6.74 in 74 mm / 2.91 in 7.3 mm / 0.2874 in 188 g0.4145 lbs166.9 mm / 6.57 in 73.8 mm / 2.91 in 7.6 mm / 0.2992 in 199 g0.4387 lbs166.7 mm / 6.56 in 75.2 mm / 2.96 in 6.5 mm / 0.2559 in 188 g0.4145 lbs148 mm / 5.83 in 105 mm / 4.13 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

The WiFi 7 modem in the Razr Ultra 2026, when paired with our reference router, the Asus RT-BE96U, delivers very fast and stable transfer rates.

It supports a wide range of cellular bands, allowing you to use the phone for mobile internet almost anywhere in the world. Reception was also good during our testing.

Both displays are very responsive and offer a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz.

The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button, so it’s easy to reach whether the phone is open or closed. It works reliably and unlocks the phone almost instantly. Face recognition is also available and works with all cameras.

The software is based on Android 16 and is very close to stock Android. At the time of testing, the updates were from May 2026—so they’re already a bit older, even though Motorola actually promises updates every two months.

Security updates are scheduled to be available until February 2030—meaning just under 3 1/2 years at the time of testing. The entry in the EU’s EPREL database, however, specifies 6 years of update availability. Motorola does not interpret this to mean, however, that these updates must actually be current. Overall, the update situation is therefore uncertain.

The smartphone’s packaging does not include any plastic film.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 features three 50-megapixel cameras. Two of them are mounted on the outside and one on the inside. Thanks to the clamshell design, you can prop the phone upright without needing a tripod. This is convenient, and you can also take selfies with the main cameras while viewing the live view on the external screen.

The image quality of the main camera is quite high, with fine details rendered accurately. Videos can be recorded in 8K at 30 fps and in 4K at up to 120 fps, allowing you to capture high-quality slow-motion footage.

The wide-angle camera takes decent panoramas, but only renders details roughly.

Selfies come out well with both cameras, but if you have the choice, you should use the main camera—it captures even more detailed images.

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Both the main screen and the external display use OLED panels, which can become very bright and offer accurate color reproduction. Both displays also provide good rendering of HDR content.

However, you’ll have to put up with PWM flicker; on the main display, this occurs at a lower frequency than on the external display, making it potentially even less suitable for people who are sensitive to it.

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The Razr Ultra 2026 (Razr 70 Ultra) is a thoroughly fast phone, even though the Snapdragon 8 Elite is no longer the latest high-end processor. However, it still has enough power even for more resource-intensive apps and demanding games.

The memory isn’t quite as fast as on high-end phones without a flip mechanism, but it still processes data very quickly.

Heat buildup under prolonged load is significantly lower than on its predecessor. Motorola has improved the cooling system, which is also evident in the significantly more stable performance metrics during stress tests.

The speakers produce decent sound, though they lack bass. All major audio codecs are supported, so you can connect speakers or headphones via Bluetooth with good sound quality.

Motorola has added a few more mAh to the battery compared to its predecessor: In our Wi-Fi test, the phone lasted about 50 minutes longer.

Charging options are comprehensive, including fast wired and wireless charging. Other devices can also be powered via cable from the smartphone.

(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 39.3 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 44.1 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 42.5 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F

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Total Sustainability Score: 46.3%

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