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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Reviews position the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra as a polished premium flip phone with bright AMOLED screens, strong battery potential, and high-end Qualcomm hardware. Critics praise its design and cover-display utility, but question its steep price and modest year-over-year upgrades.

Pros

+ Bright AMOLED displays
+ Large cover screen
+ Strong battery capacity
+ Premium compact design
+ Capable 50MP cameras

Cons

- Very high price
- Minor annual upgrades
- Dust-prone Alcantara finish
- Limited final testing
- Samsung ecosystem stronger

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a premium clamshell foldable aimed at the high-end smartphone market. It features a 7-inch AMOLED main display, a 4-inch AMOLED cover screen, and a smooth 165 Hz refresh rate. Performance is driven by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite hardware with Adreno 830 graphics, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage. Reviewers highlight its bright displays, useful external screen, compact 199 g build, and improved 5000 mAh battery. Camera hardware includes multiple 50 MP sensors, with early impressions calling the results strong for a foldable phone. However, its $1,499 price and relatively modest upgrades over the previous model make it harder to recommend without discounts or full performance testing.

Specifications

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (Razr 70 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 8c/8t, 3 x , 2 x 4.3 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime, 6 x 3.5 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance, Oryon v2
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
Display
7.00 inch, 2992 x 1224 pixel 462 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, Cover display: 4.0 inches, AMOLED, 1272x1080, glossy: yes, 165 Hz
Storage
512GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.2 x 171.5 x 74 ( = 0.28 x 6.75 x 2.91 in)
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8) + 50MP (f/2.0)
Secondary Camera: 50 MPix (f/2.0)
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
199 g ( = 7.02 oz / 0.44 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.14% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 16 reviews)

Reviews for the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

80% Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Review: A Standout Flip Phone With Luxury Touches
Source: PC Mag English
The Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) brings tactile fun back to phones with its wood and Alcantara finishes—though the latter is a bit of a dust magnet. Other upgrades include a brighter display, a more durable cover screen, a new 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and new AI tricks. You also get a trio of 50MP cameras that are quite good (for a folding phone), and flip-based fun in camcorder mode for video. While I was hoping the big battery would lead to longer battery life, the Razr Ultra still outclasses the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in that respect, as well as in overall performance despite the year-old processor. If you don't mind the high price, it's a great folding phone, though it stops short of earning our Editors' Choice. Those who prefer Samsung's ecosystem should stick with the Z Flip 7, particularly since it costs $400 less.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Review: What'S New?
Source: Slashgear English
Pricing for this phone starts at $1,499.99, which has a complicated story behind it. Last year, the Razr Ultra launched at $1,299.99, but if you went to Motorola.com three weeks ago, you'd see it was currently selling for $799.99, with an MSRP of $1,499.99. So, is this phone more expensive? It's hard to say. This is Motorola, so give it a few weeks (tops) and the price will come down (if the past informs the future). Like I said at the beginning, if you have any version of the Razr 2025, you already have the 2026 version of the device, more or less. If you're using the Razr Ultra 2025 right now, you already have the 2026 version of this phone, full stop. There's no need to upgrade, there is nothing worth it. If you have an older phone and you want to upgrade, that's fair. I said last year, this is a good phone. That's still the case here. But I don't think it's a $1,500 phone; it's a $1,300 phone at best, and even that is stretching things. Mostly, it just feels like Motorola has stagnated in this space. That's not generally a major problem, because in this writer's opinion, Moto has (still) been pretty far ahead of its U.S. competition, but Samsung is catching up, so Moto is squandering its lead. Yes, this is a good phone, but it's last year's flagship at this year's price. If (and when) it makes it back down to $799.99, go ahead and pick it up; it'll be a great deal. But until that happens, you can wait.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2026
80% Moto Razr Ultra (2026) review: a small upgrade for an extra $200
Source: The Shortcut English
The second I picked up the Razr Ultra for 2026 at an event in Los Angeles, I knew what I was in for: a phone similar to the one Motorola made last year, but a little faster. The flip phone, which has stood out as one of the best on the market for the last 12 months, got a small refresh for this year with new colors, a new chip, and longer battery life. It also got a new price - $200 more than the previous version. The Motorola Razr Ultra is still the best flip phone you can buy, even beating Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7. But the price is hard to swallow; at $1,499.99, you’re paying for what’s essentially the same phone as last year, save for a couple of upgrades here and there. After spending time with the phone and getting to know it, those upgrades haven’t proven to be extraordinary or life-changing, just nice to have. The Razr Ultra for 2026 is definitely better than the 2025 version, if only for the faster speeds and good looks. So long as you can get it at a discounted price, it’ll deliver the best flip phone experience you can get.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% I want to love the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, but after testing it for two weeks, there's one major problem holding me back
Source: Android Central English
However, a new camera sensor and a couple of new camera features aren't enough to justify the bloated $1,500 price tag. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 was already hard to recommend at its $1,300 retail price, but fortunately, there were plenty of deals throughout the year that made it worth buying. That said, it's pretty telling that the Razr Ultra 2026 won't be available from any carriers, at least as far as we know. The Razr Ultra 2026 is a good phone, but it's not $1,500 good. I like it just as much as the Razr Ultra 2025, but that's the problem; I should like it more than its predecessor. At this point, I would suggest getting last year's model or splurging on the Razr Fold. Or if you really want a flip phone, you could spring for the base Razr 2026 or Galaxy Z Flip 7. Otherwise, you may want to wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 or simply hold out for any Razr Ultra 2026 sales, which we'll obviously be on the lookout for.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a great phone, but keep your eyes off the price tag
Source: Make Use Of English
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a classic case of a good phone at an unfortunate price. Last year, Motorola proved that flip phones don't have to come with major compromises compared to their flagship and big-screen foldable counterparts. This year's revision, with an even better main camera sensor and a larger silicon-carbon battery, is a worthy follow-up. At $1,500 and with no carrier discounts available, the Razr Ultra 2026 is simply a non-starter. However, if post-launch discounts shave a few hundred dollars off the sticker price, this foldable becomes seriously tempting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% I tested Motorola's $1,500 Razr Ultra, and it's so close to being my dream flip phone
Source: Zdnet.com English
The 2026 Razr Ultra is currently available through the company's official website for $1,500. At the time of writing, Motorola is also offering a promotional bundle that includes a 4-pack of Moto Tags and the Moto Buds 2 Plus at no extra cost. Like the Razr Fold, the Razr Ultra is available in only one hardware configuration. And like other Motorola Razr models, you should really only buy it when it's on sale, which is only a matter of time. While I've found the Razr Ultra to be a great phone, there's no getting around the fact that it is expensive. Buyers looking for a more affordable flip-style foldable may want to consider Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is currently available for around $1,020 for the 512GB model. Considering last year's Razr Ultra model may be an even smarter choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Review: Double Vision
Source: MrMobile English
It's pretty simple to review the 2026 Razr Ultra ... because it's not all that different from the 2025 Razr Ultra. Like I said in my hands-on, I spent the past year with the earlier model, and enough of that year was positive that I expected to re-recommend this one. But there's a fine line between "sticking with what works" and "falling asleep on cruise control," and I think Motorola's sliding right along on that "razr's" edge. From Google I/O in Mountain View California (which is why the voiceover might sound a little weird this week, sorry!) I’m MrMobile and I have opinions after eight days with the new Motorola Razr Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2026
80% Motorola Razr 70 Ultra review: A finely honed blade with one nagging flaw
Source: Expert Reviews English
If you’re into the flip phone format and it’s simply a case of deciding which suits you best, it’s worth considering the Razr 70 Ultra for that outstanding battery life alone. Not only is it the best we’ve seen from a clamshell foldable, it beats out plenty of non-folding phones, too. Add in the brilliant performance, bold and unique designs, a cover display that’s as wonderful as ever and fun new tricks like rotate to zoom, and the Razr 70 Ultra is the best representation of what foldables should be right now: it’s fun to use and defiantly different. The only thing holding it back – and it is, unfortunately, a big thing – is Motorola’s lacklustre software support. No phone that costs four figures should be tapping out of OS updates after a paltry three years, and until Motorola addresses this issue, there will always be those who will (and should) opt instead for the safer long-term bet of a Galaxy Z Flip.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
As good as the Razr 70 Ultra is, and it is good, after spending a couple of weeks with it, I’m still not sure why anyone would buy it over the previous Razr 60 Ultra. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with it. The design is lovely, the cover screen remains one of the best on any flip phone, battery life is solid, and the fast charging is genuinely convenient. It’s also powerful, easy to live with, and more than capable of delivering the kind of experience most people want from a compact foldable. The problem is that it just doesn’t move the formula on enough. The internal screen is still quite narrow, Moto AI adds very little of real value, and the camera and software experience don’t feel meaningfully better than before. So while this is one of the best foldable phones you can buy, I’d still be more tempted by last year’s model if you can get it for less.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola RAZR 70 Ultra Review | Best Flip Phone of 2026?
Source: Tech Spurt English
This flip phone is fresh for 2026 but the upgrades vs last year's 60 Ultra aren't particularly world-shattering. Battery life is slightly better thanks to the bigger 5000mAh cell, for instance, while the Motorola RAZR 70 Ultra also boasts a fresh main camera sensor. Want to see what difference this makes? I've shot hundreds of photos so here's my thoughts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2026
Motorola RAZR 70 Ultra vs Samsung Z Flip 7 | Which Flip Phone Is Best?
Source: Tech Spurt English
My personal favourite? Well, you'll have to watch the video for that, but both flip phones have their strengths and weaknesses. For instance, the Galaxy boasts many more years of OS updates, while the Motorola RAZR 70 Ultra packs a bigger capacity battery vs the Z Flip 7. Of course, question is: does that translate into better battery life? And what happens when you get gaming? The camera setup is pretty similar, but again the results couldn't be more different. The Motorola RAZR 70 Ultra spaffs out photos with Pantone validated colours, while both can shoot 4K video at up to 60FPS.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2026
Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Is One of These Flip Phones More Sensible Than the Other?
Source: PC Mag English
Since we haven’t fully assessed the Razr’s performance, we can’t offer definitive buying advice just yet. Even so, we have a few pointers for you if you’re queueing up to preorder a Razr. If you use your phone outside a lot, the Razr Fold has a brighter screen, which should make it easier to use in the sun. If ecosystem is important, Samsung’s galaxy of connected devices (TVs, PCs, fridges) is broader than Motorola’s and may better suit your inter-device connectivity needs.Those who prioritize battery life may want to consider the Razr. Motorola has long surpassed its rivals in delivering great battery life, and the Razr's larger battery has the potential to outlast the Z Flip. If you like smaller phones, the Z Flip 7 is the most compact.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2026
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is also known as Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, which is a clamshell foldable that feels surprisingly light at just 199 grams. When closed, it measures a compact 88.1 x 74 x 15.7 mm, slipping easily into a pocket, but open it up to reveal a stunning 7.0-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED screen. This main display is a tech lover’s dream, pumping out 1 billion colors, a buttery smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and an eye searing peak brightness of 5000 nits for perfect outdoor visibility. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so movies and games look incredible. But the real star is the large 4-inch external cover display (also LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, and 3000 nits peak), which lets you reply to messages, take calls, and even use apps without ever opening the phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/03/2026
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: First Look From A Real User
Source: MrMobile English
The brand that first made the flip phone a must-have in 2004 has spent the past six years resurrecting the Razr for a new generation – and it’s finally paying off. Motorola bit off a 44 percent share of the foldable market in North America last year, stealing 15% from Samsung based on flip phones alone. This week, Motorola brought a bunch of media (including MrMobile) to Los Angeles for an early look at the 2026 Razr models meant to secure that growth. Despite rumors of precious few upgrades, it was an exciting prospect for someone who's carried the prior model almost continuously for the past eleven months. So before we talk about the new 2026 Razrs, join me for a Long-Term Review of last year's Motorola Razr Ultra!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2026
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Razr Fold: 5 Things to Know (HANDS ON)
Source: Tom's Guide English
Motorola just launched the new Razr Ultra 2026, its most premium flip phone yet. But at $1,499, it has something to prove as we start to review it, and it's vying against the Razr Fold starting at $1,899. In this hands-on video, Kate breaks down 5 things to know about the Razr Ultra, including:
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2026

Foreign Reviews

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra – mam deja vu, ale używałabym (pierwsze wrażenia)
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 830: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for smartphones with three slices with 1.1 GHz each. Integrated 12 MB shared cache for the three slices. According to Qualcomm, 40% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 750).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 8 Elite: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was presented at the end of 2024. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 2 Prime Cores with up to 4.32 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 2 Performance Cores with up to 3.53 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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