I’m a Motorola Razr fan. If I didn’t review phones for a living, there would be a Razr in my pocket every time I left the house. It’s a form factor that works, and Motorola’s done it better than anyone in the last few years. The Razr is sleek and stylish, everything the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t. Motorola understood the assignment, realizing that we don’t buy flip phones for superior specs but for an exceptional experience — and a healthy dose of flair.
Naturally, I was excited to get my hands on the Motorola Razr 2025. Last year’s entry-level Razr turned heads, but the Razr 2025 makes me believe. With the Motorola Razr Ultra coming in at a wallet-punishing $1,300 and the Motorola Razr+ in an odd limbo, it’s finally time for the least expensive folding phone in the lineup to shine. If you’ve got $700 to spend, and you’re not buying a Motorola Razr 2025, you’re doing it wrong.
Price, specs, and availability
The Motorola Razr 2025 is available through Motorola and Best Buy for $700. It’s sold in one configuration, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Motorola offers the Razr 2025 in a range of PANTONE colors: Gibraltar Sea, Parfait Pink, Lightest Sky, and my personal favorite, Spring Bud. It comes unlocked for all US carriers, and you’ll find broad compatibility with MVNOs. I had no issues with reception on AT&T, and Motorola does an excellent job listing carrier compatibility on its website.
What I like about the Motorola Razr 2025
Excellent design and solid performance
I typically start a review by discussing the display, but for the Motorola Razr 2025, I have to start with its design. You pay a premium for midrange specs because you want an attractive phone, and thankfully, the Razr 2025 delivers. It’s not a significant departure from previous years, but that’s not bad. It’s still a sleek design with curves that fit beautifully into the palm of your hand. Motorola improved durability for 2025, with an upgraded hinge and an IP48 rating. I have never experienced issues with hinge durability on previous Razrs, but I am glad to see that Moto added some dust and water resistance.
It’s not the IP68 level peace of mind you get on most flagships in 2025, but it’s something. Device durability concerns keep buyers from picking up folding phones, so any effort to calm fears is a step in the right direction. I’ve had multiple generations of folding devices, including Motorola Razrs. There will always be horror stories, but if you treat it like any other $700 investment, chances are, you’ll be fine. I like that I don’t feel the need to put a case on my Razr, as the various nylon- and leather-inspired finishes add plenty of texture and grip.
Another defining feature of the Motorola Razr 2025 is its outer display. At 3.6 inches, it’s slightly smaller than the external screens featured on its more expensive siblings, but it gets the job done. The outer panel experience on the Razr 2025 is a significant advantage over the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unlike the Samsung competitor, I don’t need Good Lock to set up multiple apps on the external display. I simply go to the apps panel and choose the programs I want to run.
Within moments, I had Instagram and Facebook running on the Razr’s smaller screen. I’m not saying the Razr 2025 is a digital detox device. Still, its outer display prevents me from unfolding the device more than I should, meaning 5-minute social media scrolls are actually confined to 5 minutes. I have large thumbs and can easily type WhatsApp messages on my Razr 2025’s outer panel.
Of course, you can’t do everything on the external display. Thankfully, unfolding your Razr 2025 reveals a gorgeous 6.9-inch OLED 1080p panel. It’s smooth and responsive, with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also bright, and at 3,000 nits max brightness, I had no problems viewing the Razr 2025 outdoors. Because of the protective film on top of the display, there’s a bit more glare, but I didn’t have an issue as long as I wasn’t in direct sunlight. Motorola puts fantastic screens on its phones, and the Razr 2025 is no exception. If you’re like me and enjoy a saturated panel, this year’s Razr won’t disappoint.
When I saw the spec sheet for the latest Razr, I expected midrange performance, and that’s what it provides. The MediaTek Dimensity 7400X is a capable chipset, and it’s a smooth combination paired with 8GB of RAM. I don’t mind that the Razr only offers midrange specs for $700. There’s a premium for the form factor, and I don’t do much more with a flip phone than what the 7400X can handle. If you edit 4K video or multiple photos on your smartphone, you’re not looking at a Razr.
I’ve never been a huge gamer on folding phones. I don’t like how the protective film feels under my fingers, and I limit gaming on my Razr to Pokémon GO. Overall, the experience is pleasant. I never saw significant lags or slowdowns, and if you keep your expectations in check, you’ll enjoy your time with the Razr. Dimensity chipsets have impressed me over the last several years, and I don’t mind that Motorola uses them in several devices over a Snapdragon equivalent. Not only are they powerful enough for most daily tasks, but they’re great in another area: power efficiency.
Motorola increased the Razr’s battery size for 2025, including a 4,500mAh cell. I typically end each day with over 50% remaining, and while I’m not confident I’d make it two full days on a single charge, I wouldn’t need to scramble for a charger until afternoon on the second day. When it’s time to top off, the Razr 2025 has 30W wired charging and 15W wireless. It’s not the full 68W speeds you’ll find on other Motorola devices, but it’s fast enough. All told, the Razr isn’t a phone designed for people doing intensive tasks on their devices 8 hours a day, but I’m happy with the mixed-use battery life I get.
The Motorola Razr’s dual-camera setup (50MP primary/13MP wide) feels familiar, as the images resemble several other Motorola midrangers. Much like the Moto Edge and Moto G Stylus 2025, photos from the Razr are crisp and saturated in good lighting. I like that Motorola adds a bit of pop to the colors. While I understand people might enjoy the more natural hues of Pixel phones, I’m all about getting that point-and-shoot Instagram-ready photo, especially on such a stylish device as the Motorola Razr. If it’s too much, I can easily modify the image with the on-device photo editor. I bump the saturation down a few points and have a natural-looking photo.
Its 32MP front-facing camera is also capable of delivering a decent selfie. Things fall apart in low lighting, especially with the 13MP ultrawide. Images get soft, and I lose detail and color. Still, it’s a decent camera system for the money, considering it’s on a folding phone.
What I don’t like about the Motorola Razr 2025
Bloatware and limited support
Motorola offers a relatively stock Android experience with Hello UI. The Razr runs Android 15 out of the box, and I like Moto’s skin. All your favorite Moto gestures are still there, but the company desperately needed a visual refresh to its software. Hello UI includes plenty of customization options, even for the external screen. Even though I enjoy Moto’s software, its support leaves much to be desired.
The Razr is slated for 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates. It’s more than what we typically see on the company’s midrange devices, but it still lags behind the competition, especially for $700. I’ve made my peace with Moto’s lackluster software support, and the company is banking on people who will upgrade through a carrier deal or other impressive discount before the initial support period runs out. However, I can still dream that the company will attempt to match Samsung and Google one day.
Even though I give Motorola a pass with software support, I don’t with bloatware. I don’t understand the company’s need to put several apps I don’t want on my device by default. I also thought the bloatware folders were gone, but they appeared to be back on my Razr, trying to entice me to download various games. No offense to anyone who wants to play Word Galaxy, but I can find the titles I’d like to download without Motorola’s help. That’s what I expect on a $100 BLU Phone, not a $700 Motorola.
I thought Motorola had an opportunity to become the anti-AI smartphone company, focusing on providing excellent phones at decent prices. Unfortunately, I was wrong, and Moto has swung the other way with the Razr 2025. Moto AI includes several features you’ve already seen on other devices. Moto AI assistant allows you to search like other assistants, but you can also prompt it to pay attention to something, such as starting a recording with transcription.
You can also ask it to remember something, which it does by logging photos and text for later viewing. Image Studio is exactly what you’d expect from every other program, such as Pixel Studio or Sketch to Image. Gemini Live is available with a long-press, allowing me to get inaccurate information within moments.
AI isn’t an awful experience on the Motorola Razr, but it feels like everything else. I’m not sold on the added value, and if you’re telling me the focus is on Moto AI and not additional years of software support, I do not favor the tradeoff. Moto should offer the baseline AI experience for those who need it, but I’d prefer the company not to lean into it so heavily.
It’s time to try something different
With Motorola’s improvements, I think it’s time more people tried out a Razr. Durability is less of a concern than in previous years, and the Razr 2025 is the most well-rounded folding device I’ve used, especially considering it’s only $700. Like other Moto phones, the Razr is already lined up to receive carrier discounts, making it even easier for people to try one. Sure, you pay a premium for midrange specs, but flip phones are about style and fun, and you could do a lot worse than the Motorola Razr 2025.
