Motorola Razr Plus (2025) Review: The Smart Foldable for the Rest of Us
In a market dominated by flashy marketing and sky-high prices, Motorola quietly delivers a foldable phone that hits the sweet spot: the Razr Plus (2025). While the new Razr Ultra grabs the headlines with its high-end specs and price tag, the Plus is shaping up to be the foldable that makes the most sense for everyday users.
Flagship Experience Without the Flagship Price
The Razr Plus retains most of what makes the Ultra appealing: the same stunning 4.0-inch external display, AI-powered software features like Catch Me Up and Magic Canvas, reverse wireless charging, and a near-identical premium design. What it skips are only the features power users will really miss: the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB base storage, and faster 68W charging. But for the average user, these upgrades offer little practical difference.
In fact, the 45W charging speed is still fast enough to juice up the device quickly, and 256 GB of storage will be more than enough for most people. You’re saving around $300, and yet, you’re not sacrificing anything truly essential.
Camera Trade-Offs: Telephoto vs Ultrawide
One of the biggest compromises is the camera. The Razr Plus features a 2X telephoto lens instead of the ultrawide camera found on the Ultra. For those who love taking zoomed-in portraits, that’s a plus. But if you’re into landscapes or group shots, the lack of an ultrawide might sting a bit. Still, the telephoto lens can provide better day-to-day results, especially since ultrawide sensors often suffer in image quality.
Battery Life and Charging
With a 4,000mAh battery, the Razr Plus lags behind the Ultra’s 4,700mAh, but it’s not a disaster. In real-world testing, the 2024 version of the Razr Plus – which shares the same battery and chipset – managed a respectable 7 hours and 51 minutes of battery life. Combine that with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging, and it’s more than capable of getting you through a busy day.
Is the Razr Ultra Worth $1,300?
The Razr Ultra is undoubtedly a premium product. It’s got the best specs, a gorgeous design, and it’s arguably the best flip phone Motorola – or anyone – has made. But at $1,300, it’s a luxury. Unless you’re a power user who demands the absolute best, the Plus version is the better deal – offering nearly all the same functionality at a significantly lower price.
Conclusion: The Foldable for the Masses
Motorola has done something few others have managed: offer real choice in the foldable market. The Razr Ultra is for the hardcore tech lovers. The base Razr is for budget-conscious buyers. But the Razr Plus (2025) hits that golden middle ground – premium where it matters, affordable where it counts.
It’s the foldable for people who actually want to use their phone, not just show it off. And that might just make it the smartest purchase in the lineup.