While most companies making foldable phones are focusing on the “book-style” format, Motorola has gone all in on the affectionately known “flippy boys.” This year, Motorola has three versions of the Razr 2025, and the base model will get you into the world of foldables at a reasonable price.

The Razr 2025 is the third in a trifecta that includes the Razr Ultra 2025 and Razr Plus 2025. At $699, it’s the most affordable of the bunch, but there are some obvious trade-offs to get there. However, this isn’t just a pretty facade—it’s a folding phone that actually tries to deliver the goods without completely emptying your wallet.

SoC

MediaTek Dimensity 7400X

RAM

8GB

Storage

256GB

Battery

4,500mAh

The Moto Razr 2025 refines the popular foldable clamshell design with key upgrades for enhanced durability and performance. It features a robust titanium-reinforced hinge and an improved IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, making it more resilient for daily use.

Pros & Cons

• $700 is a great price for a well-made foldable phone
• Motorola’s tried and true design is nearly flawless
• Battery life is solid for a flip-style foldable
• The Cover Display is fun and super useful

• Performance definitely struggles at times
• Short software support lifespan and some bugs

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Pricing and Availability

The Moto Razr 2025 is the most affordable of the trio. It’s available now from Motorola, Best Buy, Amazon, and many U.S. carriers. The phone costs $699, and it comes in four PANTONE colors: Gibraltar Sea (dark blue), Parfait Pink, Lightest Sky (beige), and Spring Bud (light green).

Nearly Perfect Flip Phone Design

The Razr 2025 sticks to Motorola’s tried-and-true flip phone design, and honestly, it’s a good look. The light green “Spring Bud” color that I have for this review is particularly eye-catching, and it has a very nice grippy-but-not-too-grippy texture. The grippy material is joined by metal around the edges in a matching color, and Gorilla Glass Victus on the outside cover. When closed, it’s a compact little brick that isn’t too thick to feel comfortable in your pocket.

Open the phone up and you’re greeted by a tall and spacious 6.9-inch foldable pOLED main display with 2640 x 1080 resolution. At 120Hz, scrolling is smooth, though the brightness is somewhat disappointing in bright sunlight. I also noticed some occasional screen flickering. You have to expect some compromises with a foldable display, and I’d like to say I didn’t notice them, but I did. However, this is not only an issue with the Razr 2025.

Then there’s the 3.6-inch Cover Display. It’s pOLED as well and 90Hz, but the best thing about it has nothing to do with specs. You can run any app on the Cover Display, which is truly awesome for quick interactions without fully unfolding your phone. The display covers nearly the entire outside of the phone, even going behind the dual cameras. However, it’s not perfect, as I’ll get into in the software section, and it’s not quite as big as the other Razr 2025 models.

The titanium-reinforced folding mechanism feels smooth and solid. It will stay in any angle you put it in, from around 40 degrees all the way to 140 degrees. I was able to flip the phone open relatively easily with one hand, but I will admit to dropping it a few times in the act. When folded close, the edges fully meet all around, so there are no gaps. I didn’t have any reservations about the durability of the Razr 2025 in my testing, thanks to the respectable IP48 rating.

Design-wise, save for the slightly larger Cover Display on the other Razr 2025 models, it’s hard for me to imagine a better design for a flip phone.

Performance Compromises Were Made

Now, before I go too far, I have to talk about the sacrifices Motorola made to hit the lower price tag. Under the hood, the Razr 2025 sports a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For most everyday tasks, web browsing, social media, and messaging, it’s perfectly capable. Apps launch quickly, and multitasking is generally okay.

However, don’t expect flagship-level speed or perfectly seamless multitasking. It’s a good performer for its price point, but it’s not going to win any speed races against the top-tier phones. I ran into quite a few cases of lag and stuttering when I was trying to do several things at once. The camera, in particular, was not as fast as I’d like. Opening it up always seemed to bog things down a bit.

Long story short, the Razr 2025 is at the bottom of the lineup for a reason. Everything else is solid enough, but performance was the one area where I was regularly reminded that this isn’t the Razr Plus or Razr Ultra. It’s certainly fine most of the time, but you should know what you’re getting into.

The Cameras Are Good Enough, But Not Great

Let’s talk cameras. The Razr 2025 comes with a 50MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide. On paper, that sounds decent. In practice, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. When the lighting is good and you’ve got a steady hand, you can capture some really nice shots with good detail and color. Motorola says it offers Pantone Validated Color and Skin Tones.

The problem is consistency. Sometimes, images can look a bit washed out, and low-light performance isn’t going to blow you away. I also found it weirdly difficult to get a steady shot. If you’re a serious mobile photographer, this is not the phone for you. But for quick snaps and sharing on social media, it gets the job done, assuming you can open the phone fast enough.

Technically, there is a “front-facing” camera on the inside display, but you don’t really need to use it. You’ll get much better selfies by using the “outside” cameras with the Cover Display as the viewfinder. It feels a bit awkward at first, but it’s definitely the way to go.

Great Battery Life for a Flip Foldable

One area where the Razr 2025 genuinely surprised me is battery life. With a 4,500 mAh battery, it can comfortably last a full day of moderate use, which is not a small feat for a folding phone. When it’s time to top up, you get 30W wired charging and a respectable 15W wireless charging. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of phones out there with much better battery life, but it’s a different playing field when it comes to foldables. I don’t have much to say in this department, and that’s a good thing.

Clean Software Marred By Some Issues

The Razr 2025 ships with Android 15, which is expected. Motorola’s take on Android is generally clean and user-friendly. However, one of the big bummers here is the software update policy–you only get three years of software updates. In a world where some manufacturers are offering six or even seven years, three falls very short.

The other bummer is reliability. Performance is likely somewhat to blame for this, but the general software experience was frustrating at times. On multiple occasions, the Cover Display would refuse to turn on, both with double-taps and the power button. I also had some issues with the lock screen on the Cover Display unlocking properly and launching apps.

On the inside, I had similar issues with the display being unresponsive at times. I’d open the phone and see a blank screen showing only my wallpaper. This could have something to do with using a third-party home screen launcher, but that’s something I should be able to do. Overall, I’d like the software to be more consistently stable.

I didn’t notice many features designed for the flip foldable form factor, either. Motorola seems a lot more interested in stuffing the phone with AI chatbots. It comes with Moto AI, Perplexity, Copilot, and, of course, Gemini. Thankfully, you can disable almost all of this and remap the power button double-press to launch the camera (as it should be).

Should You Buy the Moto Razr 2025?

At $699.99, the Razr 2025 offers great value if you’re looking to just get your foot in the door on wearables. You’re getting a phone that looks great, folds satisfyingly, and boasts a surprisingly useful outer display for quick tasks. It’s certainly not perfect, and you’ll definitely notice the compromises made to reach that attractive price point, particularly when it comes to raw performance and camera consistency.

Ultimately, whether you should buy the Razr 2025 depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for a top-tier performer that can juggle heavy-duty tasks with ease and capture award-winning photos in any lighting, you’ll likely want to consider one of its pricier siblings. The software stability issues and shorter update lifespan are considerations that might make you want to lean toward a different brand, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6.

However, if you’re curious about the foldable form factor and want to test the waters without spending a fortune, the Razr 2025 is a genuinely compelling option. It’s a stylish, compact device that handles everyday use well and offers a truly useful experience with the Cover Display. If you can live with the occasional stutter and temper your camera expectations, you might just find this budget-friendly flip phone to be exactly what you’re looking for.

SoC

MediaTek Dimensity 7400X

RAM

8GB

Storage

256GB

Battery

4,500mAh

The Moto Razr 2025 refines the popular foldable clamshell design with key upgrades for enhanced durability and performance. It features a robust titanium-reinforced hinge and an improved IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, making it more resilient for daily use.