Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025): Can Samsung finally outflip the budget king?
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Intro
Samsung is officially entering the budget foldable race with its first Fan Edition clamshell — the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It’s positioned as a more affordable alternative to the regular Galaxy Z Flip 7 and appears to be aimed at Motorola’s mid-range Razr (2025) — or is it?
Starting at $900, the Z Flip 7 FE costs $200 more than the Razr (2025). That premium gets you some advantages, most notably a flagship-grade chip and faster storage/memory, but the rest of the package isn’t dramatically different.
Starting at $900, the Z Flip 7 FE costs $200 more than the Razr (2025). That premium gets you some advantages, most notably a flagship-grade chip and faster storage/memory, but the rest of the package isn’t dramatically different.
So the question is: are those extra perks enough to convince buyers to skip Motorola’s $700 foldable?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025) differences:
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| More compact but with smaller displays | Larger displays and body |
| Smaller 3.4" cover screen | Slightly larger 3.6" cover screen |
| 6.7" foldable screen | 6.9" foldable screen |
| Flagship-grade Exynos 2400 chip | Mid-range Dimensity 7400X |
| Faster and more efficient UFS 4.0 storage | Very outdated UFS 2.2 storage |
| Faster LPDDR5X RAM | Outdated LPDDR4X RAM |
| Supports reverse wireless charging | No reverse wireless charging |
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Design and Size
The Z Flip 7 FE will be the more compact one
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE sticks to the same body as last year’s Z Flip 6, complete with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back. Motorola takes a slightly different approach, offering either a soft-touch silicone or aluminum finish that feels more playful and less industrial.
Both phones are IP48 rated for protection against dust and water, but the Flip 7 FE is more compact. Still, Motorola’s wider footprint gives it room for a larger cover screen, and its build feels a bit more stylish thanks to its rounded corners and textured materials.
Both phones are IP48 rated for protection against dust and water, but the Flip 7 FE is more compact. Still, Motorola’s wider footprint gives it room for a larger cover screen, and its build feels a bit more stylish thanks to its rounded corners and textured materials.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | (unfolded) | Motorola Razr (2025) | (unfolded) |
|---|---|
| Thickness 6.9 mm | Thickness 7.3 mm |
| Dimensions 165.1 x 71.9 | Dimensions 171.3 x 74 |
| Weight 187 grams | Weight 188 grams |
Display Differences
The Z Flip 7 FE features a 6.7-inch Dynamic OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits peak brightness. It’s the same vibrant panel from the Z Flip 6, and it continues to impress with excellent visibility outdoors and smooth scrolling.
The cover screen, however, is a modest 3.4-inch OLED with a 60Hz refresh rate and 720 x 748 resolution. It’s perfectly usable for notifications, widgets, and quick replies, but unlike the Razr, it doesn’t run full apps out of the box—you’ll still need to sideload Samsung’s Good Lock app for that.
The cover screen, however, is a modest 3.4-inch OLED with a 60Hz refresh rate and 720 x 748 resolution. It’s perfectly usable for notifications, widgets, and quick replies, but unlike the Razr, it doesn’t run full apps out of the box—you’ll still need to sideload Samsung’s Good Lock app for that.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| Size 6.7" | Size 6.9" |
| Brightness 2600 nits (peak) | Brightness 3000 nits (peak) |
Motorola wins on paper with a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED main screen and a larger 3.6-inch cover screen that supports full app usage natively and has a sharper resolution, making it a better fit for multitasking and quick interactions.
Performance and Software
Where Samsung pulls ahead in power, Motorola does in software
Samsung equips the Flip 7 FE with the Exynos 2400 chipset — the same 4nm silicon used in the Galaxy S24 series in some markets. That gives the phone flagship-level CPU and GPU power, enhanced by fast and power-efficient LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It’s a future-proof combo that should feel fast for years to come.
Motorola’s Razr (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, also built on a 4nm process but noticeably slower in benchmarks and real-world use. It’s paired with older LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, which makes multitasking and app loading times less snappy than Samsung’s setup.
Motorola’s Razr (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, also built on a 4nm process but noticeably slower in benchmarks and real-world use. It’s paired with older LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, which makes multitasking and app loading times less snappy than Samsung’s setup.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| Chip Exynos 2400 | Chip Mediatek Dimensity 7400X |
| Process 4nm | Process 4nm |
| RAM, Storage 8/128 GB 8/256 GB LPDDR5X RAM UFS 4.0 storage | RAM, Storage -- 8/256 GB LPDDR4X RAM UFS 2.2 storage |
On the software side, the Flip 7 FE launches with Android 16 and One UI 7, with Samsung committing to at least four OS updates. Motorola’s Razr (2025) ships with Android 15 as well, but Motorola typically promises fewer updates (3 years), and its skin is lighter, with a more Material You-style (vanilla Android) design.
Camera
The Z Flip should be slightly more capable
Samsung hasn’t changed much here: the Flip 7 FE uses the same 50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide combo as the Z Flip 6. That’s a good thing. In our tests, this system delivered great daylight shots, consistent HDR, and improved low-light detail.
The 10 MP selfie camera inside the foldable display isn’t class-leading but works fine for video calls and quick selfies.
The 10 MP selfie camera inside the foldable display isn’t class-leading but works fine for video calls and quick selfies.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| Main 50 MP, f/1.8 25 mm 1/1.57" sensor | Main 50 MP, f/1.7 25 mm 1/1.95" sensor |
| Ultrawide 48 MP, f/1.7 13 mm 1/3.2" sensor | Ultrawide 13 MP, f/2.2 13 mm 1/3.0" sensor |
| Selfie 10 MP, f/2.2 23 mm 1/3.0" sensor | Selfie 32 MP, f/2.4 25 mm 1/3.14" sensor |
Motorola’s Razr (2025) is also equipped with a 50 MP main and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. In our review, it performed admirably for a $699 phone but didn’t quite match the dynamic range and consistency of the Z Flip’s camera. Its 32 MP inner selfie cam offers more detail on paper, but color processing and focus were a bit hit-or-miss in low light.
Battery Life and Charging
We expect the Razr to last longer
Samsung includes a 4,000 mAh battery in the Flip 7 FE — just like the Z Flip 6 — with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Battery life was decent in our Z Flip 6 testing, and we expect the same here.
Motorola goes slightly bigger with a 4,200 mAh cell and faster 30W wired charging, with 15W of wireless charging. The Razr (2025) got 8 hours of screen-on time in our tests, making it one of the most efficient foldables in its class.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| Battery size 4,000 mAh | Battery size 4,500 mAh |
Charging speeds 25W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless USB-C 3.2 | Charging speeds 30W wired 15W wireless --- USB-C 2.0 |
The Razr does not support wireless charging, though, which is one of the main trade-offs when we compare it to the Z Flip. Still, for a budget foldable, the Razr delivered reliable battery life in our daily use and beat the Z Flip 6’s results in most scenarios.
Specs Comparison
Here's a quick overview of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025) specs:
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Motorola Razr (2025) |
|---|---|
| Size, weight 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm, 187 g | Size, weight 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm, 188 g |
| Screen 6.7" OLED 120Hz | Screen 6.9" OLED 120Hz |
| Processor Exynos 2400 4nm | Processor Mediatek Dimensity 7400X 4nm |
| Versions: 8/128 GB 8/256 GB LPDDR5X | Versions: --- 8/256 GB LPDDR4X |
| Cameras: 50 MP main 12 MP ultra 10 MP front | Cameras: 50 MP main 13 MP ultra 32 MP front |
| Battery: 4,000 mAh | Battery: 4,500 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse-wireless | Charging: USB-C 30W wired 15W wireless |
Summary
So, there you have it. Will the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE dethrone the entry-level Motorola Razr? Probably not — but it does seem to bring some compelling advantages to the table.
If it ships with the Exynos 2400, it’ll almost certainly be the more powerful of the two, with faster memory and storage to match. But like past Fan Edition models, it may fall short where it matters most in a foldable: the displays.
That said, there’s one area where Samsung could really turn up the heat — the cover screen. If the Z Flip 7 FE gets a more functional and versatile outer display, its slightly smaller size might not matter at all.
Regardless of how it plays out, the arrival of real competition in the budget foldable space is a win for everyone. It means both Samsung and Motorola will need to step up, giving users more value and better choices in the affordable flip phone game.
If it ships with the Exynos 2400, it’ll almost certainly be the more powerful of the two, with faster memory and storage to match. But like past Fan Edition models, it may fall short where it matters most in a foldable: the displays.
That said, there’s one area where Samsung could really turn up the heat — the cover screen. If the Z Flip 7 FE gets a more functional and versatile outer display, its slightly smaller size might not matter at all.
Regardless of how it plays out, the arrival of real competition in the budget foldable space is a win for everyone. It means both Samsung and Motorola will need to step up, giving users more value and better choices in the affordable flip phone game.
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