Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025): All the differences explained
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 faces the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) in an epic battle for the best flip phone of 2025.
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Samsung might have been first to the modern flip phone race, but in recent years it was Motorola who was setting the tone. The latest Moto Razr phones were first to introduce an edge-to-edge cover screen, first to launch with the latest Snapdragon chips, and with their sleek designs, they are a huge challenge to Samsung's positions.
However, after years of sleep, Samsung finally awakens with the Flip 7, as this is the first Samsung flip phone with a cover screen that goes edge to edge, just like the Razr.
But the Flip one-ups the Razr with even thinner bezels on the cover screen for a truly futuristic appearance. The Samsung flip phone also improves in a few other areas, including adding support for Samsung DeX. And just price-wise, the Flip 7 undercuts the Razr Ultra by quite a lot. Let's explore that and a lot more below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) differences:
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Edge-to-edge 4.1" cover screen with even thinner bezels | Edge-to-edge 4-inch cover screen |
| Slightly smaller 6.9" main screen with 120Hz | 7-inch main screen with 165Hz refresh rate |
| Exynos 2500 processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite chip |
| 12GB of RAM across models | 16GB of RAM |
| Prices start from $1,100 for 256GB version | Prices from $1,300 for 512GB |
| Longer software update support, 7 years | Only 3 years of software updates |
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Design and Size
Samsung is going edge-to-edge with the cover screen, finally
The biggest frustration of using a flip phone is often... well, the flip part. Sometimes you are in a hurry, and you don't want to open the device. Enter the small cover screen problem.
The edge-to-edge cover screen that Motorola introduced a couple of years ago made the most of that space, and that's why it was a big breakthrough. It made using a flip phone in its closed state so much easier. Thankfully, after years of dragging its feet, Samsung finally brings an edge-to-edge cover screen to its Flip 7. And an even bigger one, thanks to those super thin borders on the Samsung device!
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Thickness 6.5 mm | Thickness 7.2 mm |
| Dimensions 166.7 x 75.2 | Dimensions 171.5 x 74 |
| Weight 188 grams | Weight 199 grams |
Compared to the Razr Ultra, the Flip 7 is also a bit lighter, thinner and not as tall.
One small detail you may have missed is the wider screen aspect ratio screen on the Flip 7. At 21:9, it's closer to that of a traditional phone. Previous flip phones (and the Razr Ultra) use a less practical and taller 22:9 display.
One area where Samsung has had an advantage is the hinge. It just feels sturdier, it can stand at a steeper angle, and overall, it feels more robust than the hinge on the Razr.
As for water and dust protection, both phones are rated IP48 for full water protection and some protection against larger dust particles, but they are NOT protected against finer dust. A full dust protection (IP68) has been the holy grail of flip phones, and hopefully the technology will get there soon.
In terms of buttons, the Razr comes with a new AI Key located on the left side. Interestingly, it brings up the Perplexity Assistant, and not Google's Gemini (you can still summon Gemini with a long press on the power button). There is no dedicated AI physical button on the Galaxy.
Display Differences
Thanks to the slimmer bezels, the Flip 7 actually has a slightly bigger cover screen area at 4.1 inches vs 4.0 inches on the Razr.
The Samsung now also upgrades the cover screen to smooth 120Hz refresh rate (the Flip 6 only supported 60Hz refresh rate on the cover screen). The Motorola, however, is a bit smoother with 165Hz support.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Cover Screen 4.1" pOLED 120Hz | Size 4.0" pOLED 165Hz |
| Main Screen 6.9" OLED 1080p, 21:9 120Hz | Main Screen 7.0" OLED 1080p, 22:9 165Hz |
However, the main screen remains a tiny bit smaller on the Flip 7.
And when it comes to the crease in the middle of the screens, the one on the Samsung Flip phone is barely noticeable, a big improvement from earlier models. The Razr Ultra also looks almost creaseless, but the Samsung is small step ahead.
As for biometrics, both phones rely on a traditional fingerprint reader embedded in the power button on the side. There is not much to say about the fingerprint readers — we've had no issues with them, they feel fast and accurate enough.
Performance and Software
An Elite battle
Probably because of the sky-high price of the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Samsung has decided to skip it in the Flip 7. Instead, you get a Samsung-made Exynos 2500 chip.
That definitely sounds like a disadvantage compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Motorola.
The Razr also has more RAM: 16GB vs 12GB on the Flip 7.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Chip Samsung Exynos 2500 | Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process 3nm | Process 3nm |
| RAM, Storage 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5X RAM UFS 4.0 storage | RAM, Storage 16/512GB LPDDR5X RAM UFS 4.0 storage |
So what about the actual performance? In our experience, we did not feel the Flip 7 feel slow or stuttery because of its Exynos chip, so no issues in daily use. Let's take a look at the benchmarks though.
CPU Performance Benchmarks:
With the more intense use in benchmark tests, the Motorola Razr Ultra proves it is the more capable phone.
GPU Performance
Gamers who care about performance would also be better off with the Motorola Razr — the difference in gaming performance is massive.
Also notice that the base version of the Razr features 512 GB of on-board storage, while the Galaxy base model has 256 GB storage. The storage type is fast on both phones, UFS 4.0, so that's good to see.
However, one big advantage for power users is that the Galaxy supports Samsung's DeX, while the Razr does not have an equivalent to that. Just hook up a mouse and a keyboard to the Flip, and you can be up and running a desktop setup with a monitor in no time. This might be a very niche and nerdy feature but we love having DeX on the Flip 7!
Camera
Two cameras on both
Flip phones have a reputation for being... well, average when it comes to cameras.
It's just physics — it's impossible to cram in a huge sensor in these small and thin devices.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Main 50 MP, f/1.8 23 mm - | Main 50 MP, f/1.8 24 mm 1/1.56" |
| Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 13 mm | Ultrawide 50 MP, f/2.0 12 mm |
In pure specs, both phones use two main cameras, a main and an ultra-wide one.
PhoneArena Camera Score:
Samsung has one advantage when we talk about cameras and it is about AI. Features like the Magic Eraser can remove parts of your images in a very seamless way, while the Motorola is not quite as good with the AI trickery.
Main Camera
During the day, photos from the main camera on the two are more similar than different. In a direct comparison, you'd notice that the Razr favors deeper shadows and a more contrasty, natural look, while the Galaxy goes for lifted shadows and more of that "smartphone" look. Point - Razr.
Ultra-wide
The ultra-wide camera on the Razr has the wider 12mm field of view (vs 13mm on the Galaxy), which is actually noticeable. Again, the Razr has the more engaging colors, while the Galaxy goes for a flat look that is fine, but can seem a bit boring.
Zoom Quality
When zooming in, the issue with the washed out highlights becomes even more apparent on the Galaxy and we tend to prefer the photos we get from the Razr. But the truth is that neither of these phones excels when zooming.
Selfies
Selfies are the one strong side of every flip phone. After all, nothing beats a selfie taken with the main camera which has a bigger sensor and better specs. Again, the Motorola sosftware does a lot more to light-up faces and add more contrast, so this might just be the better look.
Video Quality
Both phones support up to 4K60 video, and you can record that straight from the cover screen, which makes for great looking vlogs.
The Galaxy has a few extra features here like the Super Steady mode (great for runners) and the Auto Framing mode, which you don't get on the Razr.
In terms of quality, the footage from the Galaxy has a lot more noise, while the Motorola does a much better job eliminating the noise. You can also notice in the sample video above that the Motorola cleverly lights up people, while the Galaxy struggles to do that in challenging lighting. The colors are also just a bit on the bleak and washed out side on the Galaxy.
Battery Life and Charging
An easy win for Motorola?
With a massive, 4,700 mAh battery, Motorola shows that you can actually get good battery life out of a flip phone.
Samsung has tried to catch up, but its battery is still smaller at 4,300 mAh on the Flip 7.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Battery size 4,300 mAh | Battery size 4,700 mAh |
Charging speeds 25W wired 15W wireless charging | Charging speeds 68W wired 30W wireless charging |
The Razr relies on Motorola's proprietary TurboPower, while Samsung uses the USB Power Delivery standard.
PhoneArena Battery and Charging Test Results:
We have a few surprises in our battery tests. The Motorola beats the Galaxy by a big margin on our lightest web browsing test, as well as for 3D gaming, but when it comes to YouTube video streaming, the Motorola drained surprisingly quickly while the Galaxy Flip 7 beat expectations.
Overall, we estimate the Rarz Ultra will give you the longer battery life, but the difference is not as big as you might have thought.
As for charging, the Razr is much faster. Keep in mind, though, that in order to get the fast charging speeds on the Razr you need to use a proper Motorola charger, and not just any high-wattage charger by companies like Anker. With those third-party chargers, the Motorola will fall back to slower speeds.
Both flip phones also support wireless charging, but you get nearly twice as fast speeds with the Motorola.
Specs Comparison
And here is an overview of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Rarz Ultra (2025) specs:
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) |
|---|---|
| Size, weight 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm 188 g | Size, weight 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 199 g |
| Screen 4.1" pOLED cover screen 6.9" OLED 1080p, 21:9 | Screen 4.0" pOLED cover screen 7.0" OLED main screen 1080p, 22:9 |
| Processor Samsung Exynos 2500 | Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Versions: 12/256GB for $1,100 12/512GB for $1,220 LPDDR5X, UFS 4.0 | Versions: 16/512GB for $1,300 16GB + 1TB for $1,500 LPDDR5X, UFS 4.0 |
| Cameras: 50MP main, f/1.8 12MP ultrawide, f/2.2 10MP front | Cameras: 50MP main, f/1.8 50MP ultrawide, f/2.0 50MP front |
| Battery: 4,300 mAh | Battery: 4,700 mAh |
| Charging: 25W wired 15W wireless | Charging: 68W wired 30W wireless |
The one thing that sticks out in the Galaxy specs is the use of the Exynos processor, but also the unchanged (kind of slowish) 25W charging speeds.
Summary
Motorola built a very competitive flip phone with the Razr Ultra this year. It's got a sleek design, big battery, and upgraded cameras. However, Motorola is also charging $1,300 for all of that, and it's a steep price to pay, even for a great flip phone.
Samsung, on the other hand, has managed to surpass the Razr with an even bigger cover screen. With a base price of $1,100, it's the better value, clearly.
We didn't mind the switch to an Exynos processor for daily tasks, but throw something more intense and you'd notice the Razr is the faster phone.
Which one should you go for? Honestly, they are very similar! Go for the Galaxy if you want a slightly sturdier hinge, longer software support and arguably the more refined software, pick the Razr if you want the sleek looks and faster charging.
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