Foldable smartphones have spent years trying to prove they are more than just futuristic tech experiments. While brands like Samsung pushed foldables into the mainstream, many users still viewed them as expensive devices filled with compromises fragile designs, weak batteries, average cameras, and software that rarely felt fully optimized.But the Motorola Moto Razr 60 Ultra changes that conversation.After spending time with Motorola’s latest flagship foldable, it becomes clear that this is not just another stylish flip phone designed for nostalgia. The Razr 60 Ultra feels mature, polished, powerful, and surprisingly practical in daily use. Instead of focusing only on gimmicks, Motorola has improved the areas that actually matter: durability, battery life, performance, usability, and the cover display experience.For the first time in years, a foldable phone genuinely feels like something average users could comfortably rely on every day.
A Foldable That Looks Premium and Feels Durable
The Motorola Moto Razr 60 Ultra immediately stands out because of its design. Motorola continues to embrace the classic Razr flip-phone identity while modernizing it with premium materials and a cleaner finish. The device looks elegant whether folded or unfolded, and unlike many foldables that feel delicate, the Razr 60 Ultra feels surprisingly solid in the hand.Motorola has also introduced several unique finishes, including Alcantara-style textures and even wood-inspired rear panels in certain color options. These finishes make the phone feel more personal and stylish compared to the glossy glass designs dominating the smartphone market. The hinge is another major improvement. Motorola uses a reinforced titanium hinge that feels tighter and more durable than previous generations. The fold mechanism is smooth, satisfying, and most importantly, reliable. Motorola claims improved durability with over 800,000 fold cycles supported, which helps address long-term concerns many buyers still have about foldable devices.The phone also now includes IP48 water and dust resistance, which is important because foldables have historically struggled with durability and dust protection. Most importantly, the Razr 60 Ultra no longer feels fragile. It finally feels like a proper flagship smartphone.
The Cover Display Is the Best Part of the Experience
One of the biggest reasons the Razr 60 Ultra feels practical is its cover display.Motorola continues to dominate this category by offering one of the most functional external displays on any foldable phone. The 4-inch cover screen is not just for checking notifications or controlling music. You can run full apps, reply to messages, use Google Maps, watch videos, browse social media, and even take selfies without opening the phone. This changes how you use the device daily.Instead of constantly unfolding the phone for simple tasks, the cover display handles quick interactions effortlessly. That makes the Razr 60 Ultra feel more convenient and practical than many traditional smartphones.Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip lineup still limits the functionality of its outer display in several ways, but Motorola allows the cover screen to behave much more like a real smartphone interface. The experience feels polished, intuitive, and genuinely useful rather than experimental.
The Main Display Finally Feels Like a Flagship
Open the Razr 60 Ultra, and you get a gorgeous 7-inch pOLED LTPO display with a 165Hz refresh rate and impressive brightness levels. The colors are vibrant, animations are smooth, and HDR content looks excellent.The crease is still visible under certain lighting conditions, but it is significantly less distracting than earlier foldables. After a few minutes of use, it almost disappears during normal interaction.Motorola also improved outdoor visibility with much brighter panels compared to previous Razr models. Watching videos, gaming, and multitasking all feel premium and smooth. (The taller aspect ratio may feel slightly unusual for some apps and landscape content, but overall, the display experience feels flagship-grade rather than compromised.
Performance Is Finally on Par With Flagship Phones
One of the biggest criticisms of earlier Razr phones was performance. Motorola often used processors that felt underpowered compared to Samsung’s flagship foldables.That changes with the Razr 60 Ultra.The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage. Performance feels incredibly fast and fluid throughout daily use. Apps launch instantly, multitasking works smoothly, and gaming performance is excellent. This finally feels like a foldable phone without compromises.Whether using split-screen multitasking, editing photos, browsing social media, or playing demanding games, the Razr 60 Ultra handles everything comfortably.Motorola’s software optimization also deserves credit. Hello UI feels clean, responsive, and less bloated than many Android skins. Foldable-specific features like Flex View and tabletop mode add genuine functionality instead of feeling like gimmicks. Battery Life Is Surprisingly GoodBattery life has historically been a weak point for flip-style foldables, but Motorola appears to have solved that problem.The Razr 60 Ultra packs a larger battery than its predecessor and delivers all-day battery life comfortably. Even with heavy usage involving the cover display, photography, video streaming, and multitasking, the phone performs impressively well. Charging is also incredibly fast thanks to 68W wired charging support. Motorola remains ahead of Samsung in charging speeds, making quick top-ups extremely convenient. For a foldable phone, the battery performance feels refreshingly practical.
Cameras Are Better Than Expected
Motorola foldables have never been known for camera excellence, but the Razr 60 Ultra makes meaningful improvements.The dual 50MP rear camera setup produces sharp, colorful, and social-media-friendly photos. Daylight performance is strong, portrait mode works well, and selfies are excellent thanks to the ability to use the main cameras with the cover display. Video recording is also improved, with support for 8K video capture and better stabilization.The cameras still do not quite match flagship photography leaders like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max, but they are finally good enough that buyers no longer feel like they are sacrificing camera quality just to own a foldable.
