Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: The Ultimate Flip Phone Face-Off

With numerous enhancements, Samsung’s most recent flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, made its premiere at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event. To make it a potent pocket companion, Samsung enlarged the size of its inner and outer displays, boosted battery capacity, and included a number of new AI technologies. Even if these improvements are impressive, can they outperform the Motorola Razr Ultra? The Ultra, which was released in April, has an incredible huge battery, a top processor, and a ton of RAM.

Full Specs	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7	Motorola Razr Ultra
Operating System	Android 16	Android 15
CPU	Exynos 2500	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Dimensions	6.56 by 2.96 by 0.26 inches unfolded, 3.37 by 2.96 by 0.54 inches folded	6.75 by 2.91 by 0.28 inches open, 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.62 inches closed
Screen Size	6.9 inches	7 inches
Screen Resolution	2,520 by 1,080 pixels	2,992 by 1,224 pixels

Price and Storage: Expensive All Around

Regardless of your point of view, these phones are pricey. These high-end versions are not an exception to the rule that foldable phones are typically more expensive than their slab-style equivalents.

A 256GB model of Samsung’s Z Flip 7 costs $1,099.99, while a 512GB model costs $1,219.99. Both variants operate on the Samsung Exynos 2500 system-on-a-chip, which we haven’t tested yet, and have 12GB of RAM.

Starting at $1,299.99, the Razr Ultra has 512GB, which is $80 more than the 512GB Z Flip 7. With 16GB of RAM, the Ultra is 4GB more powerful than the Flip 7. If you require additional space for your programs, pictures, and videos, the Razr Ultra comes in a 16GB/1TB model that costs $1,499.99. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the best mobile CPU on the market at the moment, powers the Ultra.

To put it briefly, the Razr Ultra’s base model costs $200 more than the Flip 7, but it boasts a more powerful processor, twice as much storage, and 4GB more RAM.

Size and Design: Mostly the Same

The Razr Ultra and the Z Flip 7 both have designs that are reminiscent of the early 2000s, when cell phones would flip open and snap shut. Though they function similarly, these contemporary flips are typically taller, thinner, and more square than the originals. In general, the two phones are the same size. The

With an IP48 rating, each phone can survive a 30-minute submersion in roughly five feet of water and is shielded from dust and other particles 1 mm and larger.

Blue Shadow, Coral Red, Jetblack, and Mint are the possible colors for the Flip 7, albeit the latter is only available on Samsung.com. Motorola’s phone colors were developed in collaboration with Pantone. The Ultra comes in Rio Red, Scarab (black), Mountain Trail (wood), and Cabaret (pink).

dimensions of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are 3.37 by 2.96 by 0.54 inches (HWD) when closed and 6.56 by 2.96 by 0.26 inches (HWD) when open. It has a 6.9-inch main display and a 4.1-inch cover display, and it weighs 6.63 ounces.

The Razr Ultra is marginally heavier, thicker, and taller than the Flip 7. It is 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.62 inches and 6.75 by 2.91 by 0.28 inches when open. It sports a little smaller 4-inch cover screen to complement its slightly bigger 7-inch main display, and it weighs 7.02 ounces.

For long-lasting durability, both of them include reinforced hinges and metal frames. While the Ultra employs the more durable Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic, the Flip 7 uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect its outside display.

Displays: Useful Outer Screens

Both the Razr Ultra and the Z Flip 7 have sizable external screens, however one phone’s screen is more practical than the other. The 4.1-inch Super AMOLED cover screen of the Flip 7 features a variable refresh rate of 60 to 120 Hz with a resolution of 1,048 by 948 pixels. Although it appears amazing, its maximum brightness is 2,600 nits.

Only roughly 20 apps are available on the external screen, and many of them require you to open the phone to utilize their more sophisticated capabilities. Samsung’s outside display concept is more reminiscent of the flip phones of the past, where the purpose of the outer screen was to display information that could be quickly glanced at. Samsung has undoubtedly improved the front display’s usability. but has yet to give it full access to all the phone’s apps

Motorola, on the other hand, views the front display as a complete extension of the phone. With a configurable refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, the 4-inch pOLED external screen has a resolution of 1,272 by 1,080 pixels. At 3,000 nits, it becomes brighter than the Flip 7. The finest aspect? You can utilize your apps without unlocking the device by granting them access to the external display. Interested in playing Genshin Impact? The front display is where you can do it. Send a text message, surf the web, or write an email? You may accomplish all of this on the external screen.

Regarding the primary screens, the phones differ less from one another. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x primary screen of the Flip 7 features an adjustable refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz and a resolution of 2,520 by 1,080 pixels. Its maximum brightness is 2,600 nits, much like the front display.

With a dynamic refresh rate of 165 Hz and a resolution of 2,992 by 1,224 pixels, the Razr Ultra boasts a slightly larger 7-inch AMOLED primary screen. With a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits, it becomes significantly brighter than the Flip 7. Regardless of perspective, the Razr Ultra boasts more vibrant and practical screens.

Battery and Connectivity: One Is Better at Both

Samsung upgraded the amount of the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s battery this year, increasing it from 4,000mAh to 4,300mAh. According to Samsung, this should last for 31 hours before requiring a recharge. We haven’t been able to test Flip 7 yet, but we test our batteries by playing a 1080p video continuously over Wi-Fi with the screen at full brightness.

We tested the Razr Ultra’s enormous 4,700mAh battery, and it performs admirably. It was one of the most durable flip phones we’ve ever seen, lasting 22 hours and 3 minutes on a single charge. The Flip 7 is unlikely to surpass this figure, but it should still have a sufficient amount of battery life.

15W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging, and 25W wired charging are all supported by the Flip 7. Up to 68W wired charging, 30W wireless charging, and 5W reverse charging are all supported by the Ultra. You must provide your own wireless charging pads and charging bricks for both phones.

The Z Flip 7 is compatible with all 5G variants, including mmWave, C-band, and sub-6GHz. In contrast, the Razr Ultra connects via sub-6GHz and C-band 5G but does not support the speedier mmWave technology.

Wi-Fi 7 networks can be accessed by both phones. Motorola has not disclose which version of Bluetooth the Ultra utilizes, however the Flip 7 is compatible with version 5.4.

Cameras: Neither Is Amazing

The 50MP primary camera of the Flip 7 and the Ultra features optical image stabilization (OIS). Additionally, this Flip 7 has a 10MP selfie camera with an 85-degree field of view and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree field of view. Although we haven’t tested it yet, the Flip 7’s camera setup is the same as the Flip 6’s. The Flip 6’s photos appeared clear to us, although they were oversaturated.

With a 50MP sensor and a 122-degree field of view, the Ultra’s ultra-wide camera doubles as a macro camera. Additionally, the selfie camera sports a 50MP sensor. Although we believed the primary camera on the Ultra did a fantastic job of capturing images, we found the cameras to be the phone’s weakest point.

Software and AI: The Latest Chatbots Are on Board

One of the first smartphones with Samsung’s One UI 8 and Android 16 preinstalled is the Flip 7. Additionally, it will get security fixes and OS upgrades for seven years.

Although it’s uncertain when, the Motorola Razr will eventually be updated to Android 16 from its original Android 15 version. Regretfully, there won’t be many further improvements made to it. Motorola only provides four years of security support and three years of OS upgrades for the Ultra.

AI is included into both phones. All of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features, such as Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist, are available on the Flip 7. Additionally, it has a new function called Gemini Live AI Mode that allows you to talk to Gemini Live from the outside screen.

The Razr Ultra has a dedicated Moto AI key on the side and is supported by Moto AI. You may use its Pay Attention feature to have it transcribe meeting notes, and its Catch Me Up tool allows you to get a summary of your alerts. You can use the Look and Talk function to activate Moto AI when in tent mode by taking a quick look at the screen. Additionally, Perplexity, Meta, Google, and Microsoft provide AI functionality; Microsoft collaborated with Motorola to develop Moto AI.

Samsung has a significant advantage because years of OS and software support are unquestionable, even though the value of AI capabilities may be.

Which Flip Phone Is Right for You?

Both Motorola and Samsung produce top-notch flip phones. They have a wide range of AI tools, brilliant external screens, long battery life, and entertaining and attractive designs. Before we can offer you firm purchasing advise, we must test the Galaxy Z Flip 7, however in light of the specifications, these are our first suggestions:

The Motorola Razr Ultra is the best flip phone if you require one with the most powerful chipset and lots of storage.

If you want to save money and don’t require the most advanced specifications, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a better option.

Get the Razr Ultra if you value an amazing battery life. On a single charge, it lasts the entire day and then some.