The "1-Minute" Review
Verdict
This foldable phone showcases improved design and practical use, balancing feature-rich elegance with size.What's good
- Large external display
- Improved camera capabilities
- Compact foldable design
- Durable water resistance
- Built-in case included
What's bad
- High price point
- Processor not top-tier
- Lacks ultra-wide camera
- Dust resistance concerns
- Limited software updates
Design
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra stands out with its refined design and nearly crease-free hinge, offering a sleek and smooth user experience without the discomfort of a pronounced crease.
Its construction includes a durable aluminum frame and soft vegan leather backing, providing a luxurious yet sturdy feel in your hand. Reviewers acknowledged the hinge improvement, quoting that "the hinge is improved with a smaller crease" making it easy to open one-handed while maintaining a robust structure.
The external 4-inch display extends across the entire surface, characterized as "the biggest and best in the business." This allows practical functionality with its impressive usability even when the phone is closed, giving it significant versatility.
Display(s)
The phone has two screens, each designed to enhance your experience. The 6.9-inch inner display is a tall, bright, and super vibrant pOLED, perfect for rich visuals and smooth scrolling across apps and media.
You'll enjoy a practically crease-less screen thanks to the improved hinge, allowing for comfortable use without the typical foldable disruption, confirmed by Gizmodo's comments on its subtle creases.
The outer 4.0-inch pOLED screen is large for a flip phone, handling apps and widgets effortlessly, so you don't always need to flip it open, according to Ausdroid. This gives you the flexibility to stay productive on the go.
Performance
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, enhancing its capability to swiftly handle everyday tasks without lag. With 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, you'll easily switch between apps and multitask.
Many users appreciated the phone's "ability to keep up without skipping a heartbeat" in tests, as noted by reviewers. This seamless performance makes it great for both personal and professional use.
While it may not beat some flagship processors in benchmarks, the Razr 50 Ultra still offers enough power for a reliable user experience.
Software & Storage
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra interface simplifies daily tasks with smart gestures like twisting twice to activate the camera and chopping twice to turn on the flashlight. You can easily switch between apps without hiccups.
Motorola Hello UX adds functionality without slowing down the device. Reviewers from Ausdroid mentioned it "doesn't bog down the device" and praises the flexibility it offers to users.
Despite a wealth of features, the Moto AI's presence is subtle, ensuring the interface remains intuitive while allowing customization to fit your needs.
Cameras
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra impresses with its dual 50MP camera system, offering sharp and vibrant photos under various conditions. The AI-powered enhancements ensure detailed shots, maintaining clarity and richness in color.
Users comment positively on its "outstanding low-light performance," as noted by reviewers. Despite its strengths, some mention the absence of an ultrawide lens is a minor drawback, preferring the flexibility it offers. Whether it’s day or night, motion or still, you’ll achieve noticeable clarity in your photos.
Battery
The phone's 4,000 mAh battery provides the power you need for a whole day without needing constant recharges. This relieves the common frustration of your battery dying in the middle of the day.
In addition to the reliable battery life, the included 68W wall charger enables rapid charging, replenishing the battery swiftly when you're low on time. Reviewers highlight how the inclusion of a 15W wireless charging option adds to its convenience. As Tech Advisor reviews note, "Compared to the day-long battery life of the Razr 40 Ultra, this is quite game-changing."
These advanced charging options make it an ideal device for those who value efficiency and convenience, addressing a frequent pain point of modern smartphone users.
Audio
Experts agree that the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra delivers clear audio for calls with well-designed microphones, ensuring your voice is captured accurately. This feature helps you communicate effortlessly, even in noisy environments.
For entertainment, the phone's speakers provide vibrant and rich audio, enhancing your enjoyment while watching movies or playing games. “The audio quality is impressive, delivering immersive sound,” say reviewers.
The Bottom Line
The phone offers enhancements over previous models with a larger external display that handles many tasks without opening the phone. You can enjoy seamless navigation and multitasking thanks to its impressive hinge and smooth-folding capabilities. As one reviewer noted, "The 4-inch external display makes it the standout flip phone foldable" and practical for everyday use. It's a well-rounded device for those valuing compact design without sacrificing function.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Bertel King, Make Use OfIs the 2024 Motorola Razr+ a better phone than the Razr? Yes. Still, I find it harder to recommend. The Razr is a great phone largely because of its price, offering much of what makes the Razr+ great at a price that substantially undercuts the Z Flip 6. Once you're considering spending the extra $30...
- Melissa Perenson, ForbesWhat impresses me most about the Razr and Razr Plus 2024 is that both feel like they’re more expensive than they are. You can probably find better performers and cameras on budget phones, but if you want the style and design of a foldable flip phone without spending a fortune, the baseline Motorola...
- Tyler Hayes, How-To GeekThe Motorola Razr+ powered gives you new ways to interact, capture, and create. Featuring the largest, most intelligent external display of any flip phone, you can do it all without flipping the phone open.
- Alex Dennis, AusdroidHonestly there is a lot to like about the Motorola RAZR 50 Ultra. Motorola have fixed a lot of the issues that did plague the previous editions for the razr, such as the hinge stiffness, battery life, external display and camera lens and software which have made this phone an absolute beast. Granted...
- Scott Plowman, Tech GuideThe Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is well deserving of the Razr moniker with a big, fully functional cover display and a tall nearly crease-less inner display.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
The Razr 50 Ultra price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Motorola Razr 50 Ultra prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra user manual here.
Motorola backs up the Razr 50 Ultra with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Razr 50 Ultra has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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