Specs-first flip phone
Motorola’s Razr Ultra (2026) feels more like a traditional flagship that just happens to fold. It features a 7-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, dual 50MP cameras, and a sizeable 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging. The only thing in question is its price.
Pros
- Much larger 5,000 mAh battery with fast 68W charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
- New materials for the rear design
- New 50MP LOFIC main sensor
Cons
- Costs more than the predecessor
- No Qi2 charging support
- Heavier and thicker than the competition
Refined flip formula
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 preserves Samsung’s familiar flip-phone formula while refining the smaller details. It features a 6.9-inch foldable display, a larger edge-to-edge cover screen, and a 50 MP main camera. Samsung also made the design slimmer and lighter, though the battery life and charging lag behind competitors.
Pros
- Lower starting price tag
- Better long-term software support
- Slimmer and lighter than the competition
- Larger 4.1-inch cover screen
Cons
- Smaller battery and slow charging speeds
- Exynos 2500 is no match to Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
- Lackluster camera hardware
So which one should you actually go for, the Razr Ultra 2026 or the Galaxy Z Flip 7? Let’s take a closer look at how they compare.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Pricing and availability
Motorola took the wraps off the Razr 2026 lineup on April 29, 2026. The new lineup includes the base Razr, the mid-tier Razr Plus, and the top-end Razr Ultra. Motorola has been increasing prices across its portfolio, and as expected, the Razr Ultra 2026 sees a price jump as well. It’s up by $200 this year, which means the Razr Ultra now starts at $1,500 in the U.S.
It comes in a single variant, though, with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. In terms of design and finish, Motorola is offering some really interesting color options, including Pantone Orient Blue with an Alcantara finish and Pantone Cocoa with a wood finish. The Razr Ultra is currently available for pre-order and will go on sale starting May 21.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, launched last year on July 9, 2025. Samsung introduced it at its summer Galaxy Unpacked event alongside other foldables. Unlike the Razr Ultra, the Z Flip 7 starts at a lower price, with the 256GB model priced at $1,100 and the 512GB variant at $1,219.
In terms of colors, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is available in four options: Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, and Mint.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Design and display
Motorola is one of the few smartphone brands that consistently experiments with different finishes and materials, and it continues that approach with the Razr Ultra. The Moto Razr Ultra 2026 comes in two standout finishes, one with a quilted Alcantara back and another with a wood finish.
Other than that, the Razr Ultra feels fairly familiar in terms of overall design. You get the Motorola logo on the back and Razr branding at the bottom. The front is almost entirely covered by the cover display, with two cutouts for the cameras and a flash.
It still uses a vertical folding design that opens up into a 7-inch display. Compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the Razr Ultra has slightly curved edges, which should make it more comfortable to hold.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, sticks to a similar vertically folding design but with flatter edges and a more boxy look. Like the Razr Ultra, it also has two camera cutouts and a flash on the cover display.
Despite being newer, the Razr Ultra is slightly thicker at 15.7mm when folded and also heavier at 199 grams, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes in lighter at 188 grams.
In terms of durability, both phones offer IP48 dust and water resistance, but there are differences in display protection. Motorola uses Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for the cover screen, while Samsung sticks with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Coming to the display, the Razr Ultra 2026 features the same 4-inch cover display and unfolds into a large 7-inch AMOLED panel with Dolby Vision support, up to a 165Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2520 resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a slightly lower peak brightness at around 2,600 nits.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Hardware and specs
Being foldable smartphones, you usually don’t expect them to offer top-tier performance like the best Android flagships, but both the Razr Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are surprisingly capable.
Samsung has traditionally used Snapdragon chips for its flip phones, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 switched to the company’s own Exynos 2500 chipset, the same one used in last year’s Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus in some regions.
This is the first time Samsung has used Exynos on a foldable, and while it raised some concerns, there haven’t been major complaints about performance so far. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts with 256GB of storage and goes up to 512GB, with both variants offering 12GB of RAM.
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, on the other hand, uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It might not be the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 version, but it’s still a very capable chip, especially for a foldable. Motorola also justifies the higher price by offering a single variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which should be more than enough for most users.
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Category |
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
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Operating System |
Android 16 |
One UI 8.5 (Android 16) |
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Display |
Inner: 7-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 1224 x 2992 pixels, 3000 nits (peak); Outer: 4-inch, AMOLED, Gorilla Glass Ceramic, 165Hz |
Inner: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak); Outer: 4.1-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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Processor |
Snapdragon 8 Elite |
Exynos 2500 |
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RAM |
16GB |
12GB |
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Storage |
512GB |
256GB, 512GB |
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Rear cameras |
50MP LOFIC camera, 50MP ultrawide |
50MP wide camera, 12MP ultrawide |
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Front camera |
50MP |
10MP |
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Battery |
5,000mAh |
4,300mAh |
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Charging |
68W wired, 30W wireless |
25W wired, 15W wireless |
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IP rating |
IP48 |
IP48 |
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Weight |
199 grams |
188g |
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Dimensions |
Unfolded: 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm Folded: 88.1 x 74 x 15.7 mm |
Unfolded: 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm Folded: 85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm |
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Colors |
PANTONE Orient Blue (Alcantara), PANTONE Cocoa (wood) |
Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, Mint |
When it comes to battery, though, Motorola clearly takes the lead. The Razr Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery, which is the largest we’ve seen on a flip-style foldable and closer to what you’d expect from a regular flagship.
On top of that, it supports up to 68W wired fast charging, which is better than what most phones in the U.S. offer, along with 30W wireless charging.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, sticks with a smaller 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t quite match what Motorola is offering here, although Samsung might improve this with the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Software
Coming to the software, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 runs Android 16 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI 8.5. It’s only been a few days since Samsung started rolling out One UI 8.5 to the Flip 7, bringing features like a customizable Quick Settings panel, improvements to first-party apps, and support for AirDrop sharing.
Even though the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is newer, it’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely be supported for much longer. Samsung has committed to up to seven major Android updates for the device, which is a big advantage if you plan to keep your phone for a while.
It’s not all bad for Motorola, though. The Razr Ultra also runs Android 16 out of the box and brings a bunch of its own features. One of them is Daily Drop, which is quite similar to Samsung’s Now Brief, giving you a single screen with updates like calendar events, news, weather, and even Google Photos memories.
On top of that, Motorola has introduced a feature called Wardrobe, which turns your photo library into a sort of digital closet, acting like a personal stylist using your existing images.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Cameras
Coming to the cameras, Motorola has clearly upgraded the setup on the Razr Ultra this year. The phone comes with a new 50MP LOFIC sensor, which is designed to improve dynamic range and color reproduction from the main camera. This is paired with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 122-degree field of view.
Even the selfie camera on the inner display is a 50MP sensor. On the video side, you get support for up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 120fps, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, comes with a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide. The inner selfie camera is lower at 10MP, and video recording is limited to 4K at 60fps.
On paper, Samsung does seem to be behind here, although we haven’t fully tested the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 yet, so it’s still too early to judge real-world camera performance.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which one should you buy?
At the end of the day, the choice between the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes down to what you value more. The Razr Ultra clearly wins on hardware, better battery, faster charging, improved cameras, and those unique finishes that actually make it feel different from every other phone.
But that $1,500 price tag makes it a tough sell.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, while not as flashy, still offers a more balanced experience with longer software support, better Galaxy AI features, and a more approachable price. For most people, Samsung probably makes more sense.
But if you want something that feels fresh and don’t mind paying extra for it, the Razr Ultra is still a solid pick.
Value for money in 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 sticks with a refined and familiar formula. It features a 4-inch cover display and a 6.9-inch internal foldable AMOLED panel. It’s also the first Flip-style phone from Samsung to use an Exynos chipset, and it continues to offer long-term software support along with a strong set of AI features.
More power (and price)
The Moto Razr Ultra 2026 comes in at a higher price but makes up for it with hardware. It features one of the largest batteries you’ll find on a flip phone in the U.S., along with fast charging up to 68W. You also get higher base storage and some unique finishes that make the phone stand out.
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