Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Razr Plus (2024) Preview: The Razr steps into the big leagues
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Intro
The Razr Plus (2024) was last year's high-end foldable from Motorola and it turned heads thanks to its smooth vegan leather finish, massive cover screen, and a hinge that finally felt reliable.
But this year, the Razr Plus (2025) is not the company's most premium flip phone — that title is taken by the new Motorola Razr Ultra. So, it should come as no surprise that the new Plus is not that much different than the old one. After all, Motorola had to leave most of the good stuff for the new model.
So what’s new? Should current owners be eyeing an upgrade? Or is Motorola simply refining what it already nailed last year?
In this comparison, we’re diving into all the big (and not-so-big) changes expected for the Razr Plus (2025): from the upgraded chip to whether the fashion-forward design gets an even bolder twist.
In this comparison, we’re diving into all the big (and not-so-big) changes expected for the Razr Plus (2025): from the upgraded chip to whether the fashion-forward design gets an even bolder twist.
Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Razr Plus (2024) differences:
| Motorola Razr Plus (2025) | Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| 12 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| 50 MP main 50 MP 2x telephoto 32 MP selfie | 50 MP main 50 MP 2x telephoto 32 MP selfie |
| 4,000 mAh battery | 4,000 mAh |
| 45W wired charging 15W wireless | 45W wired 15W wireless |
| Android 15 4 years OS updates 5 years security updates | Android 14 3 years of OS updates 4 years security updates |
| Vegan leather back with stitching | Vegan leather back |
| IP48 | IPX8 |
| $1000 | $1000 |
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Design and Size
New colors and better durability
Motorola nailed the design with the Razr Plus (2024), thanks to the soft faux leather back and polished hinge. This year, the 2025 model brings new colors like Mocha Mousse (Pantone’s Color of the Year), Hot Pink, and Midnight Blue — all with a soft, leather-like finish.
The form factor stays slim and premium, but the biggest design upgrade is under the hood. The new hinge is reinforced with a titanium plate that's 4x stronger than surgical-grade stainless steel. It’s rated for 35% more folds, and paired with integrated brush filters for dust protection and an IP48 rating — finally matching the competition from Samsung.
The form factor stays slim and premium, but the biggest design upgrade is under the hood. The new hinge is reinforced with a titanium plate that's 4x stronger than surgical-grade stainless steel. It’s rated for 35% more folds, and paired with integrated brush filters for dust protection and an IP48 rating — finally matching the competition from Samsung.
Display Differences
The display hardware hasn’t changed — you still get a 6.9-inch pOLED main screen and a 4-inch external screen, both with 165Hz refresh rates. But Motorola’s new software features breathe new life into that outer display.
With Moto AI, Motorola claims the cover screen becomes even more practical than it used to be. New tools like Next Move help the phone recognize what's on screen (for example, a a recipe or travel plan) and suggests relevant actions, such as generating playlists via Playlist Studio or themed wallpapers through Image Studio.
With Moto AI, Motorola claims the cover screen becomes even more practical than it used to be. New tools like Next Move help the phone recognize what's on screen (for example, a a recipe or travel plan) and suggests relevant actions, such as generating playlists via Playlist Studio or themed wallpapers through Image Studio.
You can also control other devices using Smart Connect, issuing voice or text commands like “show me this on my TV.” Tools like Catch Me Up summarize missed notifications, while Pay Attention transcribes conversations on the fly.
But while all of these features are accessible via the cover display, that wouldn't mean much if the features aren't reliable and don't work as advertised, so we'll see if this is really a game-changer.
Performance and Software
Same chip, but smarter phone
On paper, the Razr Plus (2025) still runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, same as last year. But Motorola is now leaning into AI so there are several new additions that come with the new model.
You get Android 15 out of the box, paired with a suite of Moto AI features, including:
You get Android 15 out of the box, paired with a suite of Moto AI features, including:
- Catch Me Up – summarizes notifications
- Pay Attention – transcribes audio
- Remember This – helps track and recall info
- Next Move – suggests smart next steps for on-screen content
- Photo Enhancement Engine – boosts photo quality automatically
The AI also powers adaptive stabilization for video and learns your photo style for smarter auto-edits. Hopefully, these features will also come to the Razr Plus (2024) — it should be more than capable of them given that it has the same chip and RAM.
Camera
Improved focus speed, same camera layout
While the sensor setup remains the same — 50 MP main; 50 MP 2x telephoto; 32 MP selfie — Motorola says the new model comes with 32x more focusing pixels, meaning the main camera should lock onto subjects much faster.
There’s still no ultra-wide camera, which is a bummer at this price point, even if Motorola does throw in some clever software extras like:
There’s still no ultra-wide camera, which is a bummer at this price point, even if Motorola does throw in some clever software extras like:
- Photo Enhancement Engine (AI-powered auto-adjustments)
- Group Shot (blends multiple frames to ensure no one blinks)
- Action Shot (blur reduction for motion)
- Air Gesture (lets you take photos without touching the phone)
We were happy with the camera performance of Razr Plus (2024) last year, albeit with one major complaint — the lack of an ultrawide. It seems Motorola's market research has convinced the company that its users prefer having a telephoto camera instead of an ultrawide one.
Battery Life and Charging
Same battery size and charging speeds
Battery capacity hasn’t changed — still 4,000 mAh — but Motorola now promises a “full day of use” with just 12 minutes of charging via 45W TurboPower. Wireless charging is still here (15W), but you now also get reverse wireless charging (5W) to top up accessories.
No big leaps here, but welcome tweaks that improve convenience.
The 2024 Razr Plus already delivered great battery life. With its 4,000 mAh battery, we easily got through a full day (or more), and the 45W fast charging was enough to charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just under an hour.
Specs Comparison
Here's a quick overview of the Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Razr Plus (2024) specs.
| Motorola Razr Plus (2025) * | Razr Plus (2024) specs |
|---|---|
| Size, weight 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm 189 g | Size, weight 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm 189 g |
| Screen 6.9" main display 165Hz refresh rate 4" cover display 165Hz refresh rate | Screen 6.9" main display 165Hz refresh rate 4" cover display 165Hz refresh rate |
| Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm | Processor Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm |
| Versions: 12/256 GB 18/256 GB | Versions: 12/256 GB --- |
| Cameras: 50 MP main 50 MP 2x zoom 32 MP front | Cameras: 50 MP main 50 MP 2x zoom 32 MP front |
| Battery: 4275 mAh | Battery: 4000 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 45W wired 15W wireless | Charging: USB-C 45W wired 15W wireless |
Summary
The Razr Plus (2024) was a big leap forward for Motorola — it fixed the hinge, improved battery life, added a bigger and better screen, and looked amazing doing it. For most people, it’s still one of the most stylish and enjoyable flip phones out there.
The Razr Plus (2025) builds on that foundation with stronger durability, longer software support, and potentially longer battery life, but that's about it. So, you might be better off getting the older generation with a nice discount or refurbished, as you will be saving a ton while getting what's basically the same phone.
The Razr Plus (2025) builds on that foundation with stronger durability, longer software support, and potentially longer battery life, but that's about it. So, you might be better off getting the older generation with a nice discount or refurbished, as you will be saving a ton while getting what's basically the same phone.
Of course, stay tuned for our full and final comparison where we will test the new Razr Plus to see if there are any other hidden upgrades to set it apart from the older model.
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