Motorola has officially launched its Razr 2025 line, which comprises three models aimed at enticing different segments of consumers.
This new lineup features the $1,300 Razr Ultra, updated versions of the base $700 Razr, and the $1,000 Razr Plus.
During a recent hands-on opportunity with the new Razr phones, it became apparent that the design modifications and specifications among the three models are subtle, making it easy to confuse them when folded shut.
Both the Razr Ultra and Razr Plus boast a 4-inch cover screen, while the base Razr is equipped with a slightly smaller 3.6-inch display, characterized by its colorful bezel.
When unfolded, all three devices present a tall appearance due to their narrow aspect ratio.
The Ultra features an expansive 7-inch display, while the Razr and Razr Plus come with 6.9-inch screens.
In addition to its phone lineup, Motorola is leveraging the Razr series to promote its Moto AI platform, which showcases advanced technology and fashionable materials like Alcantara fabric.
This new campaign signifies Motorola’s largest commitment to AI to date, as it forges partnerships with tech giants such as Perplexity, Meta’s Llama AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini.
With numerous companies expanding their AI capabilities while launching flagship phones at various price points, Motorola’s advancements are timely, especially considering that 25% of Razr customers have switched from Apple devices.
The introduction of a higher-end option within the Razr series is likely to attract customers looking to leave the iPhone Pro Max behind.
Moreover, the Razr Ultra could appeal to those contemplating the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
While the AI features may not be the primary draw for consumers at this stage, the enhancements in Moto AI increase the new Razrs’ competitive edge against Apple and Samsung’s offerings.
However, a significant drawback for the 2025 Razr line is the limited software support, with only three years of major updates and four years of security patches.
In comparison, both Google and Samsung offer seven-year commitments for software upgrades.
Despite this limitation, the Razr series exhibits unique design features, which certainly contribute to its distinctiveness in the smartphone market.
Preorders for Motorola’s new Razr line will commence on May 7, with a release date set for May 15.
The Motorola Razr Ultra stands out as the most powerful model within the new lineup.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is also utilized in other flagship devices such as the OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Notably, the Razr Ultra introduces an option for a wooden back, named Pantone Mountain Trail, marking the first time a Motorola phone has featured a wood design since the Moto X series a decade ago.
The model also offers a stylish Pantone Scarab variant, which utilizes a luxurious black Alcantara fabric, reminiscent of faux or micro suede.
Other color options for the Ultra include magenta-like Pantone Cabaret and a vibrant Pantone Rio Red.
Additionally, the Razr Ultra supports robust charging capabilities, featuring 68-watt wired charging—faster than most competing flagship devices—and 30-watt wireless charging.
On the photography front, the Ultra houses three 50-megapixel cameras, including wide and ultrawide lenses on the rear side and a selfie camera on the interior display.
The interior display measures 7 inches, which offers a spacious experience for activities like gaming and watching movies.
The 4-inch cover display is particularly convenient for quick tasks like texting and photography, though a slightly taller design might enhance viewing experiences.
Both displays boast an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165Hz, resulting in impressively smooth animations, gameplay, and scrolling through social media feeds.
In terms of memory, the Razr Ultra is equipped with 16GB of RAM and offers storage options of 512GB or 1TB.
Moving on to the Motorola Razr Plus, this model sees minimal updates compared to last year’s iteration, retaining many specifications from the award-winning 2024 version.
It features the Snapchat 8S Gen 3 processor, a 6.9-inch interior screen, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
The camera system remains largely unchanged, consisting of a 50-megapixel wide lens, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens on the cover display, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the interior screen.
The Razr Plus benefits from several hardware improvements that have been incorporated across all three models, such as a new titanium-reinforced hinge that significantly increases durability, allowing for 35% more folds compared to its predecessor.
It also boasts an IP48 rating, which provides resistance against water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, making it one of the few foldable phones with some dust protection alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
This model is available in three colors: Pantone Mocha Mousse, Midnight Blue, and Hot Pink.
Lastly, the standard Motorola Razr model received slight upgrades from the previous year, now equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400X processor, which is a relative improvement over the 7300 in the earlier version.
The phone maintains its 3.6-inch cover display at 90Hz and the 6.9-inch interior display at 120Hz while keeping similar camera specifications, including a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide on the cover, and the same interior selfie camera.
Named colors for the Razr (2025) include Spring Bud (green), Gibraltar Sea Blue, Parfait Pink, and Lightest Sky (white).
Moto AI, which initially made its debut last year on the 2024 Razr and Razr Plus, is set to receive substantial upgrades in 2025 in collaboration with various AI companies.
Moto AI can be activated either through a dedicated button or by using voice commands and facial recognition.
According to Motorola, Moto AI integrates features from Perplexity, Copilot, and Gemini, enhancing user experience through cohesive functionality.
For example, Perplexity assists with research tasks, partly powering the Next Move feature that gives contextual suggestions based on user interaction.
On the other hand, Llama AI is designed to summarize notifications through the Catch Me Up feature.
Additionally, Pay Attention and Remember This features are intended to aid users in organizing notes, audio transcriptions, contextual photos, and screenshots.
General queries can be handled by either Copilot or Gemini, further enriching the AI capabilities of the Razr series.
Motorola’s advancements extend to photography automation, including Signature Style for personalized photo aesthetics and a Group Shot feature that combines various photos to ensure a perfect capture without blinks.
Interestingly, Motorola is expanding its fashion-forward approach beyond the Razr lineup to include the newly unveiled Moto Buds Loop earbuds.
These open-style earbuds incorporate Swarovski crystals and come with a Sound by Bose branding, although pricing and availability have yet to be announced.
Designed to resemble small earrings and hook over the ear, the Moto Buds Loop allow ambient noise to enter, promoting safety in public environments.
They are equipped with a dual-microphone system and leverage AI technology to enhance voice calls and minimize background noise.
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