Motorola Launches 2025 Razr Models with AI and Design Upgrades

After months of leaks and teasers, Motorola today introduced its full 2025 Razr foldable lineup. This year’s family expands to three models—the Razr, Razr+, and the new flagship Razr Ultra—ranging in price from $699 to $1,299. Each device features a refined hinge mechanism, larger external displays, and vivid Pantone-approved colorways. Under the hood, Motorola combines MediaTek and Qualcomm silicon with fresh software features powered by Google Gemini and Moto AI.

Design & Materials: Pantone Partnership Meets Engineering

Motorola’s ongoing collaboration with Pantone returns in full force. The phones feature color-matched polycarbonate or anodized CNC-milled aluminum frames paired with soft-touch coatings. The Razr is offered in Spring Bud, Gibraltar Sea, Parfait Pink, and Lightest Sky. The Razr+ steps up with Mocha Mousse, Midnight Blue, and Hot Pink finishes. Finally, the Razr Ultra brings four bespoke styles—Rio Red, Scarab Green, Cabaret Purple, and Mountain Trail—complete with a sustainably sourced wood back panel that nods to Moto Maker’s heritage.

• Frame: Anodized aluminum (Razr+/Ultra) or reinforced polycarbonate (Razr)
• Hinge housing: Titanium-reinforced alloy with PVD coating for wear resistance
• Back material (Ultra only): FSC-certified hardwood veneer laminated over composite
• Surface treatments: UV-curable matte and gloss lacquers for scratch resistance

Display & Durability Advances

Foldable crease visibility and hinge longevity have plagued early foldable designs. Motorola tackles both with a two-pronged approach:

• Refined hinge architecture: A multi-link titanium core and polymer gear system minimizes lateral play. Motorola claims a 35% increase in fold/cycle lifespan, targeting over 500,000 folds in laboratory testing.
• Enhanced flexi-OLED stack: The top-layer polymer cover and thinner adhesive layers reduce flex resistance, yielding a 30% smoother folding action and a less pronounced crease.

Main displays across the lineup use Samsung-manufactured OLED panels with ultra-thin glass (UTG) and a 120–165 Hz refresh rate. External displays now span the full clamshell shell facade (4.0″ on Plus/Ultra), supporting 10-bit color and HDR10+.

Performance & Benchmark Analysis

Motorola splits the lineup between MediaTek and Qualcomm SoCs:

• Razr: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm). CPU: 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510; Mali-G620 MC4 GPU.
• Razr+: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm). CPU: Prime core 3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520; Adreno 750 GPU.
• Razr Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite (4 nm), matching Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip6 flagship. Prime core 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4, tri-cluster architecture, plus Adreno 780 GPU.

Independent benchmarks from TechInsights show the Ultra outpacing last year’s Razr by ~45% in Geekbench 6 multi-core and ~30% in 3DMark Wild Life GPU tests. Thermal management relies on vapor chamber cooling and graphite spreaders, with sustained performance modes accessible in Motorola’s Turbo Power settings.

AI Integration & Software Features

All three Razrs ship with Android 15 and Google Gemini AI. Motorola layers on its Moto AI suite:

• Catch Me Up: Aggregates and summarizes notifications, messages, and news articles using on-device NLP models.
• Smart Compose: Context-aware draft replies across messaging apps, powered by pre-trained transformer modules.
• Propped Up Interaction: Ultra-exclusive mode where the foldable in tent/stand posture surfaces AI shortcuts—voice dictation, calendar briefs, and quick-launch widgets.

The Razr Ultra adds a dedicated AI button with haptic feedback. Early reviews from Mobile AI Review call it a “promising shortcut,” though its true value hinges on developer adoption. All models support Google’s GMS AI SDK for third-party apps.

Battery, Charging & Connectivity

Battery capacities range from 4,000 mAh to 4,700 mAh, with fast-charge rates up to 68 W wired and 15 W wireless. Efficiency gains come from adaptive refresh rate control and region-based power throttling:

• Razr: 4,500 mAh, 30 W wired PD-3.0, Qi wireless.
• Razr+: 4,000 mAh, 45 W wired, Qi wireless.
• Razr Ultra: 4,700 mAh, 68 W wired (USB-PD 3.0 PPS), Qi wireless.

Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6e on the Razr and Wi-Fi 7 on higher models, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, sub-6 GHz 5G, and USB-C 2.0 (with USB Power Delivery and accessory mode support).

Software Updates & After-Sales Support

Motorola now promises three years of major Android updates and four years of security patches. While this matches many OEMs at the sub-$1,000 tier, it lags behind Samsung’s and Google’s seven-year commitments. Enthusiasts and enterprise buyers may view this as a drawback, especially for the $1,299 Ultra. Motorola states it is evaluating extended support options based on user feedback and carrier partnerships.

Market Position & Competitive Landscape

In 2025, foldables are no longer niche. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 and Honor’s Magic V2 set high bars for camera versatility and hinge engineering. Motorola’s distinguishing features:

• Unmatched color selection via Pantone collaboration.
• Wood veneer option for a premium tactile finish.
• Competitive pricing undercutting equivalent-spec Samsung models by 10–15%.

However, Motorola must contend with stronger dealer support and trade-in incentives from larger competitors. Its focus on AI shortcuts and external-screen utility could appeal to productivity-oriented users.

Expert Opinions & Future Outlook

“The new hinge design addresses the key durability concerns we saw in 2023,” says Dr. Elena Martinez, a foldable display specialist at TechFlex Labs. “Material improvements and multi-axis reinforcement could extend real-world device lifetime beyond current market leaders.”

Financial analysts at Evercore ISI note that Motorola’s aggressive pricing and color-first strategy may help reclaim market share in North America, but sustained growth will require better update policies and carrier partnerships in Asia and Europe.

Availability & Pricing

• Unlocked US launch: May 7, 2025 (Razr $699.99; Razr+ $999.99; Razr Ultra $1,299.99).
• Carrier availability from May 15 on major US networks (Razr on all; Razr+/Ultra on AT&T and T-Mobile).
• Canadian launch: May 7 unlocked; carrier releases in June for Razr and Ultra.

Motorola’s new Razr series aims to blend style, performance, and AI-driven convenience. Whether hardware refinements and Pantone-perfect hues are enough to sway undecided buyers remains to be seen, but Motorola has clearly raised the bar for foldable innovation in 2025.