Adding a third entry into the Razr lineup adds unnecessary complexity, so I’m adding a spec table here to help you make sense of these devices. Essentially, the Razr Ultra is the best of the best, with the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, higher storage and RAM options, the biggest battery, faster charging speeds, a dedicated AI button, and even a more durable ceramic glass screen. It also has better cameras and is the only one that offers Dolby Vision video recording for richer colors in your footage. The Razr+ sits a rung below, though its battery life is its weak point, since it has the smallest capacity, and the Razr offers a standard-fare basic experience, though it remains one of the cheapest folding flip phones around.
Performance is excellent, though this is more meaningful on the base Razr model, which has given me some choppy performance in prior models. You might still see some stutters here and there on the $700 phone, but it’s sparse, and overall, I’ve been quite happy with it. The displays—external and internal—have been high notes on both phones, even if I prefer the slightly larger screens on the Razr Ultra. They get plenty bright, and the high refresh rates make everything appear fluid.
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
The battery capacities between the Razr Ultra and Razr aren’t too different, and my results were unsurprisingly similar. These phones lasted me a full day with 25 to 30 percent remaining by bedtime with average use. If your screen time extends past five or six hours, you’ll more than likely need to recharge the phone in the middle of the day.
One improvement I’d like to see in future versions (which I have mentioned before) revolves around opening the phone. It might just be my short fingernails and thick thumbs, but it’s a small struggle to wedge a finger into the gap one-handed and unfold the Razr. A small lip would help. Thankfully, you can make the external displays even more functional without constantly opening the phone, with new widget panels for glanceable information.
