Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: A Comparison of Flip Phones

Which foldable phone comes out on top? Let's break them down spec by spec to decide.

Samsung's latest flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, just made its debut at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event with improvements all around. Samsung expanded the size of both its inner and outer displays, increased the capacity of the battery, and added a host of new AI tools to make it a powerful pocket pal. As impressive as these upgrades are, are they enough to beat the Motorola Razr Ultra? Released in April, the Ultra packs a top processor, tons of RAM, and an epically large battery.

Price and Storage: Expensive All Around

No matter how you slice it, these phones are expensive. Foldable phones generally cost more than their slab-style counterparts, and these top-of-the-line models are no exception.

Samsung’s Z Flip 7 starts at $1,099.99 for 256GB of storage, while a 512GB model costs $1,219.99. Both versions come with 12GB of RAM and run on the Samsung Exynos 2500 system-on-a-chip. The Razr Ultra starts with 512GB for $1,299.99, or $80 more than the 512GB Z Flip 7. The Ultra has 16GB of RAM, 4GB more than the Flip 7. If you need even more room for your apps, photos, and videos, a 16GB/1TB version of the Razr Ultra is available for $1,499.99.

Size and Design: Mostly the Same

Both the Z Flip 7 and the Razr Ultra feature designs that harken back to the early aughts when cell phones flipped open and snapped shut. These modern flips are generally taller, thinner, and more square than the originals, but work in a similar way. Both phones are generally the same size.

Displays: Useful Outer Screens

The Z Flip 7 and the Razr Ultra both feature large outer displays, though one phone’s screen is more useful than the other. The Flip 7’s 4.1-inch Super AMOLED cover screen has a resolution of 1,048 by 948 pixels and a variable refresh rate between 60 and 120Hz. The Ultra's 4-inch pOLED external screen features a resolution of 1,272 by 1,080 pixels with a variable refresh rate up to 165Hz.

Battery and Connectivity: One Is Better at Both

Samsung increased the size of the Galaxy Z Flip 7's battery this year, bumping its capacity up to 4,300mAh. The Razr Ultra has a massive 4,700mAh battery that lasted 22 hours and 3 minutes on a single charge.

Cameras: Neither Is Amazing

Both the Flip 7 and the Ultra have a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization. The Ultra's ultra-wide camera has a 50MP sensor with a 122-degree field of view and also works as a macro camera.

Software and AI: The Latest Chatbots Are on Board

The Flip 7 comes preinstalled with Android 16 and Samsung’s One UI 8, while the Razr Ultra shipped with Android 15. Both phones have AI baked into the system.

Which Flip Phone Is Right for You?

If you need a flip phone with a lot of storage and the most powerful processor, you should get the Motorola Razr Ultra. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a better choice if you want to save some money and don’t need the absolute top specs. If epic battery life is important to you, get the Razr Ultra. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the phone to get if you value long-term OS and security support.

We're in the process of testing the Galaxy Z Flip 7 now, so check back soon for our full review.

According to the source: PCMag.