Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Galaxy Z Flip 7 Preview: A closer battle than ever
Intro
Motorola and Samsung have been neck and neck in the race to make the most desired flip phone on the market. Each year, the Razr and the Z Flip have become more evenly matched, but one has always had something more than the other.
This year, however, the Razr Plus (2025) is not Motorola's most premium foldable phone. Instead, that role is taken by the new Razr Ultra, which will be a closer match to the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 in terms of performance.
But will the Razr Plus (2025) still be a good and more affordable alternative to the Z Flip 7? Well, chances are that it might be.
Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Galaxy Z Flip 7 expected differences:
| Motorola Razr Plus (2025) | Galaxy Z Flip 7* |
|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite or Exynos 2500 |
| 12 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| 6.9-inch main display, 165Hz | 6.85-inch main display, 120Hz |
| 4-inch cover screen, 165Hz | 4-inch cover screen, 60Hz |
| 50 MP main 50 MP 2x telephoto 32 MP selfie | 50 MP main 12 MP ultra-wide 10 MP selfie |
| 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| 45W wired charging 15W wireless | 25W wired charging Supports wireless charging |
| Android 15 4 years OS updates | Android 15 7 years OS updates |
| Vegan leather w/stitching wood finish options | Glass back Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP48 | IP48 |
| $1,000 | $1,099 |
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
Motorola shines with its style and catches up on durability
The Razr Plus (2025) sticks to its fashionable roots with a leather-inspired finish in three standout colors: Midnight Blue, Hot Pink, and Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year — Mocha Mousse.
The new Razr Plus is lightweight, slim, and soft to the touch — just like its predecessor. And even though it is not Motorola's top-tier model for this year, it shares the same upgraded titanium-reinforced hinge and IP48 rating for dust and water resistance — a first for Razr phones.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to keep its premium glass build and may improve hinge durability and crease visibility. Leaks suggest a refined, flatter look and the same IP48 rating as its predecessor.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to keep its premium glass build and may improve hinge durability and crease visibility. Leaks suggest a refined, flatter look and the same IP48 rating as its predecessor.
Display Differences
The Razr Plus (2025) continues to offer one of the best cover displays on a flip phone: a 4-inch 165Hz panel with rich customization and app support. Motorola has improved on this with with Moto AI, adding in features like:
- Next Move – context-aware suggestions based on what’s on screen
- Playlist Studio & Image Studio – create themed playlists and visuals
- Catch Me Up – summarizes missed notifications
- Pay Attention – transcribes audio
- Smart Connect – mirror content to TVs and PCs via voice/text
Samsung is expected to match Motorola’s 4-inch cover display in size, though refresh rate will likely be capped at 60Hz. On the inside, the Razr Plus has a 6.9-inch pOLED main screen capable of 165Hz while Samsung will probably come with a slightly smaller 6.85-inch 120Hz panel.
Performance and Software
The Plus has the same chip as last year
The Razr Plus (2025) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which is the same processor that powered last year's model. It delivers strong upper-midrange performance but falls short of the full-fledged Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 expected in the Z Flip 7.
The Razr Plus also ships with 12 GB of RAM and Android 15 out of the box, which is also what we expect from the Z Flip 7.
What Motorola does offer is a richer, more proactive software experience via Moto AI. Meanwhile, Samsung is also expected to double down on its Galaxy AI suite and One UI 7 enhancements.
What Motorola does offer is a richer, more proactive software experience via Moto AI. Meanwhile, Samsung is also expected to double down on its Galaxy AI suite and One UI 7 enhancements.
Motorola has increased its software support window by 1 year, so the new Razr Plus gets 4 years of OS updates. That is still less than the 7 years of software updates that Samsung offers, though.
Camera
Motorola still lacks an ultra-wide lens
The Razr Plus (2025) sticks with a dual-camera setup that features a 50 MP main camera and a 50 MP 2x telephoto lens, along with a high-resolution 32 MP selfie camera. To make the camera experience better, Motorola has leaned on Moto AI for auto photo enhancements and new features like Action Shot, Group Shot, and Air Gesture.
However, there’s still no ultra-wide camera on the Razr Plu, which was a major downfall for its predecessor during our Camera Score last year.
Samsung, on the other hand, is expected to stick with its tried-and-true 50 MP main + 12 MP ultra-wide combo, offering more flexibility for group shots and landscapes. Selfie quality may be slightly behind with a 10 MP front camera, but that remains to be confirmed.
Battery Life and Charging
Might be similar in battery life, but the Motorola will charge faster
The Razr Plus (2025) has a 4,000 mAh battery — the same as last year — and supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging. Motorola claims all-day power in just 12 minutes of wired charging.
Samsung’s Z Flip 7 is rumored to increase battery size slightly to 4,300 mAh, but with slower 25W wired charging. Wireless support is likely, but details are still unclear. Battery endurance may favor Samsung slightly, but Motorola clearly wins on charging speed.
Samsung’s Z Flip 7 is rumored to increase battery size slightly to 4,300 mAh, but with slower 25W wired charging. Wireless support is likely, but details are still unclear. Battery endurance may favor Samsung slightly, but Motorola clearly wins on charging speed.
Specs Comparison
Here's a quick overview of the expected Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Galaxy Z Flip 7.
| Motorola Razr Plus (2025) * | Galaxy Z Flip 7 specs * |
|---|---|
| Size, weight 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm 189 g | Size, weight 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm 187 g |
| Screen 6.9" main display 165Hz refresh rate 4" cover display 165Hz refresh rate | Screen 6.7" main display 120Hz refresh rate 3.4" cover display 60Hz refresh rate |
| Processor Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 3nm | Processor Snapdragon Gen 3 4nm |
| Versions: 12/256 GB | Versions: 12/128 GB 12/256 GB 12/512 GB |
| Cameras: 50 MP main 50 MP 2x zoom 32 MP front | Cameras: 50 MP main 12 MP ultra 10 MP front |
| Battery: 4000 mAh | Battery: 4000 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 45W wired 15W wireless | Charging: USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless |
*rumored
Summary
The Motorola Razr Plus (2025) is shaping up to be an extremely compelling foldable, but it is held back by the new Razr Ultra, so it doesn't quite match what the Z Flip 7 promises in terms of performance.
Samsung is expected to deliver significant upgrades to fix some of the criticism it faced last year, such as a less visible crease, larger screens, and better battery life. Its long-term software support remains unrivaled too.
So, based on the current information we have, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will still be the better phone as far as performance goes, but the Razr Plus (2025) continues to offer more than enough for a lower price.
Samsung is expected to deliver significant upgrades to fix some of the criticism it faced last year, such as a less visible crease, larger screens, and better battery life. Its long-term software support remains unrivaled too.
So, based on the current information we have, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will still be the better phone as far as performance goes, but the Razr Plus (2025) continues to offer more than enough for a lower price.
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