Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Review: Flip Phone Perfection?

Last year’s Razr 50 Ultra wasn’t just a step up; it felt like Motorola finally nailed it. Years of Razr woes seemed banished. Yet, beneath the sleek design and satisfying flip, a few embers still flickered. Push the camera to its limits, and things got toasty. The “Ultra” moniker felt slightly aspirational given the processor under the hood. And that battery? Enough to get you through the day, but barely.

Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra: a phoenix from the ashes of its predecessor, or just another shiny, flawed foldable? Engineers didn’t just fix the old Razr; they supercharged it with cutting-edge hardware and AI. But does this tech translate to a clamshell revolution? Or does it crack under pressure? After weeks with the Razr 60 Ultra, I’m ready to flip the script.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Design: Same but different

• Dimensions (folded) – 88.1 x 74 x 15.7mm
• Dimensions (unfolded) – 171.5 x 74 x 7.2mm
• Weight – 199g
• Durability – IP48

Let’s be honest, the Razr 60 Ultra’s design isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel. Side-by-side with the Razr 50 Ultra, you’d be hard-pressed to tell them apart at first glance. The most noticeable tweak? That glossy aluminum frame from the previous model has been swapped for a matte finish. While I’m digging the new look, a word of warning: this thing is slick! You’ll want to slap on that included case for some serious grip – unless you enjoy living life on the edge (of a butterfingered drop).

Holding the new phone feels familiar, even though the screen stretches a bit further. Clever engineering keeps the dimensions identical to its predecessor, a magician’s trick perhaps. The only hint of change? A barely-there ten-gram increase, the satisfying weight of a battery built to last.

Forget predictable phone finishes. This year it’s all about Pantone power, but with a tactile twist.

First, imagine holding nature itself: the Pantone Mountain Trail finish (Rs. 89,999) boasts a warm, wooden back, echoing the nostalgic charm of the classic Moto X bamboo. Next, ignite your senses with the Rio Red (Rs. 99,999), a fiery hue cloaked in familiar, faux-leather comfort.

But the real showstopper? The Pantone Scarab (Rs. 89,999). Our review unit arrived shimmering in this iridescent, dark green frame, complemented by a luxurious alcantara back. It’s easily the most captivating and premium finish we’ve seen this year.

Its delicate appearance is deceiving. Despite its refined feel, the Scarab proved surprisingly resilient. After weeks of real-world use – including a few daring encounters with less-than-pristine surfaces – it emerged unscathed. This phone doesn’t just look good; it’s built to last.

This isn’t Motorola’s first smartphone with a dedicated AI key

Motorola’s Razr is upping the ante this year, joining the AI revolution with a dedicated AI key. It’s not just a gimmick; it’s a statement. Pressing the key unleashes Moto AI, a floating interface that gracefully occupies the lower reaches of the Razr’s expansive screen. Think of it as your pocket-sized AI assistant, instantly accessible. But hold on, Motorola AI aficionados – the Razr isn’t the trailblazer. The Edge 60 Pro, the company’s recently launched mid-range marvel, was the first to debut Moto AI.

Motorola has also bumped up the Razr’s IP rating this year so that it can combat both dust and water

The hinge: the unsung hero (or villain?) of clamshell foldables. This one? Stiff. Think “two-handed operation required,” a gamble with a phone as slick as an eel. But that stubbornness has its perks. Forget floppy hinges – this one locks into place like a pro. Tent mode? Stand mode? Consider it done. Hello, hands-free video calls and bedside clock.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Display: Best in class

• Cover display – 4.0-inch, 1,272 × 1,080 pixels, 165Hz, 417 PPI
• Main display – 7-inch, 1,224 x 2,912 pixels, 165Hz, 464 PPI
• Display type – pOLED (LTPO)

Last year, Motorola unleashed a cover display masterpiece: twin floating cameras embraced by the barest whisper of a bezel. It was a “kitchen sink” approach, cramming in every conceivable feature (and a few unimaginable ones). The resulting software danced with unparalleled fluidity. This year? The Razr 60 Ultra’s cover display is a carbon copy of its predecessor. Instead, Motorola’s engineers set their sights on the main folding display, venturing into new territory.

The screens, unfortunately, possess an almost magnetic attraction to fingerprints and dust. My cleaning cloth became an unwelcome, yet constant, companion during my time with the devices.

While the screen size inches up to 7.0 inches, a mere whisper above last year’s 6.9-inch display, the real magic lies beneath. This subtle expansion unlocks a cascade of new pixels, boosting the visual density and sharpening every image to a tantalizing degree.

In Natural mode, the displays sing with lifelike colors, a testament to their calibration. Sharpness is dialed in perfectly. But the real kicker? Motorola boasts a blazing 4,500 nit peak brightness for the main display, with the cover display flashing a still-impressive 3,000 nits. That’s a serious leap in luminosity compared to the Razr 60 Ultra.

Using the main display under direct sunlight, I noticed a slight haze, which is due to the non-removable screen protector

The main screen’s readability holds up well enough, but under direct sunlight, the contrast could be sharper. Thankfully, the cover display is a different story, blasting through glare with ease, remaining crystal clear even outdoors. Back inside, both displays shine, delivering vibrant HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content without a hitch.

Even after relentless gaming marathons, the display stood its ground like a champ. The screen protector earned its keep, emerging scratch-free and dent-proof. The crease? It’s there, a subtle reminder of the phone’s foldable nature visible when the screen sleeps or basking in sunlight. But under my fingertips, it’s practically invisible during everyday use.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Software: A tale of two AIs

• Android version – 15
• Software – Hello UI
• Software commitment – 3-year OS + 4-year SMR

Shiny and new, sure, but better? Not always. That AI button slapped onto the side of your phone? More like a source of instant decision paralysis. Which AI do you unleash? And when? The novelty quickly wears off when you’re stuck second-guessing every digital move.

Moto AI still needs a lot of work to become the primary AI model of choice

Moto AI lives on the left, summoned with a dedicated button. It promises deeper integration, offering “Update me” for a notification blitz, “Remember this” for capturing life’s fleeting details, and “Take notes” for effortless voice transcription. Functionally, it delivers – mostly. But the Moto AI search bar? A frustrating crawl. Simple alarm? I found myself instinctively reaching for Google’s Gemini, a right-side power button press away. Gemini’s speed and reliability consistently trumped Moto AI’s sluggish search. In a battle of AI assistants, old habits die hard, especially when they’re faster.

Moto AI? More like Moto A-NNOY-ing. Seriously, who designed this voice assistant? I’m stuck playing digital patty-cake just to ask a simple question. Press, speak, release. Press, listen, press, speak, release. By the time I get an answer, I’ve forgotten what I even asked! And don’t even get me started on the disappearing act of “Update me.” One minute it’s there, the next it’s vanished into the digital ether. Is it just me, or is Moto AI actively trying to make my lifemorecomplicated?

Beyond the expected AI enhancements, Motorola’s pre-installed app selection raises an eyebrow. Adobe Scan, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Amazon Music? It’s a curious collection for a flagship device, though Samsung’s been known to employ similar tactics. The silver lining? Mercifully, these unwelcome guests can be evicted with a swift uninstall.

The cover display Hello UI experience can run apps in full-screen or with the camera cut out

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 boasts the biggest cover display, but Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra still reigns supreme in usability. While Samsung’s expansive 4.1-inch screen tantalizes, it’s shackled – unable to fully unleash the power of your apps or operate the entire phone without flipping open. Motorola, however, sets you free. On the Razr 60 Ultra, you can harness nearly any app right on the cover display. Full screen, camera cutout, portrait or landscape – it simply works, no compromises needed.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Performance: More performance, more problems

• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4.3GHz, 3nm
• RAM – 16GB (LPDDR5X)
• Storage – 512GB (UFS 4.0)

The Razr 60 Ultra glides. Its software is liquid smooth, banishing lag to the digital netherworld. Stutters? Non-existent, even when you’re flexing the cover display as your main stage. But let’s rewind a bit. Remember when Motorola was playing processor catch-up? Last year’s Razr sported a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 while Samsung flaunted flagship silicon. Tables have turned! Motorola’s now packing heat under the hood, while rumors whisper of Samsung equipping the Z Flip 7 with an Exynos 2500 – a chip that, shall we say, isn’t quite in the same heavyweight division as Motorola’s offering.

When it comes to synthetic benchmarks, the Motorola Razer performs as expected, as can be seen in the table below.

When the digital bullets started flying in Call of Duty Mobile, the Razr didn’t flinch. It devoured the fast-paced action, spitting out smooth gameplay for a solid thirty minutes. Cranked to “Very High” graphics with “Max” frames, or dialed down to “Medium” with “Ultra” frames, the Razr held its own. It got a little warm under pressure, like a seasoned soldier in the heat of battle, but never overheated. And the touch sampling? Forget about it. Every frantic swipe, every desperate tap registered with lightning-fast precision. The Razr didn’t just keep up; it commanded the chaos.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite, a powerhouse on paper, has a fiery secret: it runs HOT. Reviews have hinted at it, and our tests confirm it – serious cooling is a must for peak performance. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge learned this the hard way. Even with a vapor chamber cooler onboard, it struggled to tame the 8 Elite’s thermal output. The Razr 60 Ultra fared…differently. Day-to-day apps and even gaming sessions were surprisingly cool (thanks, throttling!). But fire up the camera, especially for 4K video, and the heat becomes a real issue. Sustained performance demands pushed the phone to its thermal limit, leaving us sweating along with the chipset.

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra still offers the best cover display software experience in 2025

The Razr’s thermal management remains a mystery. Is there a graphite sheet lurking inside? A vapor chamber struggling for relevance? Whatever the cooling solution, it’s playing coy. Unlike the Galaxy S25 Edge, which transforms into a pocket furnace, the Razr cleverly conceals its fever. Heat becomes localized, a fiery kiss concentrated primarily on the cover display. After pushing the limits with a rapid-fire volley of 4K videos, the phone grew noticeably warm. Yet, minimizing the camera app revealed a surprisingly unfazed Hello UI, skipping along without a stutter or a single overheating warning. Of course, let’s not forget: this is a clamshell foldable, a marvel of miniaturization. Some heat is to be expected.

The PCMark Wild Life Extreme Stress test pushed the device to its breaking point. After four minutes, an overheating warning flashed – a red flag signaling the test’s premature end. While this 20-minute torture test isn’t representative of everyday use, it exposes a critical flaw: this phone buckles under sustained, maximum load. Demanding games that require consistent peak performance? Proceed with caution. This device might not be able to handle the heat.

Even Samsung has copied Motorola’s floating cameras on a cover display layout this year

Crank up the volume! The stereo speakers pump out crystal-clear audio, and thanks to Dolby Atmos, you’ll be swimming in immersive sound. There’s a catch, though: the bottom-firing speaker is ridiculously easy to muffle during gaming or movie marathons. Pro-tip: Disable adaptive brightness while gaming, too. The ambient light sensor’s placement becomes a nuisance when your fingers keep getting in the way.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Cameras: As good as it gets

• Primary camera – 50-megapixel, f/1.8, OIS
• Ultrawide camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.0, AF
• Selfie camera – 50-megapixel, f/2.0, FF

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra primary camera samples (tap images to expand)

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra’s camera doesn’t just fold, it snaps stunning photos. Its main lens captures images bursting with color, a vibrant touch even in “Natural” mode. Forget muddy shots – noise stays leashed, and sharpness bites with precision. When darkness descends, the Razr 60 Ultra rises to the occasion, delivering photos rich in detail and whisper-quiet on noise.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra 2x camera samples (tap images to expand)

Motorola’s 2x digital lossless zoom? Prepare to be amazed. In broad daylight, the main camera punches out 2x close-ups so sharp, they practically leap off the screen. Pixel peepers, rejoice! The detail is staggering. And the sorcery doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Even in low light, with just a hint of illumination, the camera continues to work wonders. Only in the murkiest depths does the image quality finally begin to fade.

Low-light portrait selfie captured using the primary camera using the cover display (tap image to expand)

Unleash your inner artist with stunning portrait selfies, even after dark. The main camera, coupled with the cover display, delivers incredible detail and crisp edge detection, defying low-light conditions. Daytime selfies with the 50MP camera are equally impressive. However, while bathed in sunlight they shine, in dim environments, the lack of autofocus leaves them a touch lackluster.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, ultrawide camera samples (tap images to expand)

The 50MP ultrawide lens punches above its weight in daylight, delivering crisp detail and surprisingly accurate colors. However, when the sun dips, the magic fades. Images soften considerably, a trade-off for the camera’s valiant, though heavy-handed, attempt to tame noise in the absence of optical image stabilization.

Daylight videos burst with detail, boasting accurate colors and impressively smooth stabilization. Dolby Vision? Tempting, but switch it off – it softens the otherwise crisp footage. As twilight deepens, videos take on a moody contrast, a touch of noise creeping in, yet performance remains surprisingly solid for a foldable phone. The main lens captures genuinely good quality video, but beware: the ultrawide camera noticeably softens when the lights go down.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Battery: Impressive

• Battery capacity – 4,700mAh
• Wired charging – 68W
• Wireless charging – 30W (5W reverse)
• Charger in the box – Yes

Motorola’s new foldable isn’t just bending expectations, it’s crushing battery anxieties. Forget those clamshell compromises – this phone laughs in the face of power drain. Even when chained to the 5G beast, juggling apps, and enduring endless calls, it strolled through a full day and still had 20% in the tank. Light user? Prepare for a day and a half of freedom from the wall socket. Motorola isn’t playing games; they’re setting a new standard for foldable endurance.

This slim and compact foldable design surprisingly manages to pack a 4,700mAh battery and support 68W charging

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra just delivered a knockout punch in our battery tests! Forget quick dips – we’re talking marathon video sessions. Looping a video until empty, the Razr clocked an impressive 22 hours and 50 minutes, leaving the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 20 hours and 28 minutes in the dust, and demolishing its little brother’s 16 hours and 25 minutes. It didn’t stop there. PCMark’s Battery Life test, a gauntlet of simulated tasks, saw the Razr 60 Ultra endure for a staggering 15 hours and 3 minutes before hitting the 20% mark. The Galaxy S25 Edge tapped out at a mere 12 hours and 17 minutes. If battery life is your battlefield, the Razr 60 Ultra is your weapon of choice.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Verdict

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra: Almost Foldable Perfection (Minus One Tiny Hiccup). It’s not quite flawless, but the Razr 60 Ultra comesdangerouslyclose to foldable nirvana. The only chink in its armor? Crank up the outdoor video recording, and it gets a little toasty. And while we’re at it, hardcore mobile gamers should probably stick to traditional slabs; this beauty is more about turning heads than racking up killstreaks.

For clamshell aficionados, the Motorola Razr+ (2023) isn’t just good it’s the gold standard. Motorola didn’t just phone it in; they crammed a flagship-level processor into this beauty, delivering a surprisingly potent camera system and battery life that punches above its weight. If you’re rocking an older foldable, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

Forget the furnace! Against all odds, the Razr squares up to titans like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Its secret weapon? A compact, pocket-friendly design, battlefield-ready dust and water resistance, and a camera that, defying logic, snatches victory in image quality from its slab-sided rivals.

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