Is the Razr Plus (2025) the Most Unnecessary Phone of 2025?
The foldable phone market has never been more competitive, with top contenders like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola’s Razr Ultra (2025) pushing boundaries. Samsung’s flagship brings high-end specs to the table, while Motorola aims to do the same with its Razr Ultra. And then there’s the base Razr (2025) and Galaxy Z Flip 7 Fan Edition, offering more affordable options in the foldable category. But tucked between all these, we have the Razr Plus (2025)-a phone that may have missed the mark entirely.
What’s frustrating about the Razr Plus (2025) is its lack of meaningful upgrades. This “new” model looks almost identical to its predecessor, the Razr Plus (2024). It still features the same 4-inch cover screen, dual 50 MP cameras, 4,000 mAh battery, and overall dimensions. Even the weight is the same. If you put them side by side, the only noticeable difference might be the new color options like Mocha Mousse. The biggest change? A bump in dust and water resistance from IPX8 to IP48. While this means slightly better protection from dust particles, it’s not a game-changer, especially when the particles that harm hinges are smaller than 1mm.
So why does the Razr Plus (2025) exist? Motorola hasn’t really offered any justification for the upgrade. The 2024 version still does everything well, and now you can get it for $250 less. The new Razr Plus is priced at $999-just $100 cheaper than the vastly superior Galaxy Z Flip 7, which has better performance, display, and software support. Meanwhile, the Razr Plus (2025) still uses the mid-tier Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, falling behind Samsung’s Exynos 2500 in both CPU and GPU performance.
In addition, Motorola’s software support lags far behind its competitors. While Samsung commits to seven years of Android updates, Motorola sticks with only three. That’s a major issue for a phone costing nearly $1,000. And while Motorola advertises 3,000 nits of peak brightness, real-world testing showed only 1,200 nits, making it underwhelming for outdoor use compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which hits 1,700 nits.
The camera system is solid, but unchanged, with the same 50 MP main and 50 MP telephoto sensors. Images are crisp and HDR is decent, but nothing has improved. The battery life is average, and charging remains at 45W wired and 15W wireless. So, once again, nothing new here either.
In many ways, the Razr Plus (2025) is a missed opportunity. It’s not a terrible phone, but when compared to its predecessor and the competition, it’s hard to justify. If Motorola had added a longer software update window or improved the camera system, this might have been a different conversation. Instead, we’re left with a phone that doesn’t offer enough to warrant its release, especially when the 2024 model is still excellent and much cheaper.
Verdict: The Razr Plus (2025) feels unnecessary. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the Mocha Mousse color, there’s little reason to choose this over the 2024 model or the much more compelling Galaxy Z Flip 7.