This time around, we’ll be comparing two current-gen foldable smartphones from Motorola. It’s a comparison between Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026. Both of these phones were announced back in April and became available in May. The ‘Ultra’ is the more powerful of the two, while the ‘Plus’ is the middle-of-the-road model from this year’s Razr series. Is the ‘Ultra’ a justified purchase next to the ‘Plus’? Well, this article will hopefully help you make that call.
As we usually do, we will first list the specs of both smartphones. Following that, we will compare them across a number of categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. With that being said, let’s get started, shall we?
Specs
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Motorola Razr+ 2026
| Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Motorola Razr+ 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded/folded) | 171.48 × 73.99 × 7.19 mm / 88.12 × 73.99 × 15.69 mm | 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm / 88.1 x 74 x 15.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 189 grams |
| Main display | 7-inch Extreme AMOLED (165Hz) | 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED (165Hz) |
| Cover display | 4-inch Extreme AMOLED (165Hz) | 4-inch AMOLED (165Hz) |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1224 / 1080 x 1272 | 2640 x 1080 / 1272 x 1080 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 16GB (LPDDR5X) | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Main camera | 50MP (LOFIC, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 2.0um Quad Pixel) | 50MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.95-inch sensor size, OIS, PDAF) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 50MP (f/2.0 aperture, 122-degree FoV, 1.2um Quad Pixel, macro) | 50MP (f/2.0 aperture, 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 122-degree FoV) |
| (Periscope) telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Selfie camera | 50MP (f/2.0 aperture, 1.28um Quad Pixel) | 32MP (f/2.4 aperture) |
| Battery size | 5,000mAh | 4,500mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wired (charger not included) | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wired (charger not included) |
| Colors | PANTONE Orient Blue, Pantone Cocoa | Pantone Mountain View |
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026: Design
These two smartphones look very similar. In all honesty, if not for different colors and the extra button on the ‘Ultra’ model, they’d be nearly impossible to tell apart. They both have the same shape with rounded corners and a centered display camera hole at the top of the main display. The bezels around displays are also very similar in terms of thickness. The power/lock button sits on the right-hand side, along with the volume up and down keys. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 also has a customizable AI key on the left side.
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 comes in two different colors, and each of them has a different backplate. The Orient Blue color is more grippy, but neither has glass on the back. The Motorola Razr+ 2026 is also quite grippy, as it has eco leather on the back. That one comes in a single color, though. Speaking of the back side, both phones have a cover display, with two horizontally-aligned cameras in the top-left corner. Each of those cameras protrudes on the back.
Both phones have rather large cover displays, which cover half of the phone’s backplate when unfolded and almost the entire backplate when folded. They’re identical in terms of size, the two displays, that is. The two phones are basically identical in terms of dimensions, while the ‘Ultra’ model is 10 grams heavier. Both phones come with an IP48 certification for water and dust resistance.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026: Display
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 includes a 7-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display. That panel’s refresh rate goes up to 165Hz, while Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported. The peak brightness is 5,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio here is around 87%, while the resolution is 2992 x 1224 pixels. The second display measures 4 inches, and it’s an LTPO AMOLED panel as well. That panel also supports a refresh rate of up to 165Hz and supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Its peak brightness is 3,000 nits. The resolution here is 1272 x 1080, while the Gorilla Glass Ceramic protects it.
The Motorola Razr+ 2026, on the flip side, has a 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display as its main panel. That display has a refresh rate of up to 165Hz, while Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported. The peak brightness here is 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 85%, while the resolution is 2640 x 1080 pixels. The second display measures 4 inches, and it’s an LTPS AMOLED panel. It has a refresh rate of 165Hz and a peak brightness of 2,400 nits. The resolution here is 1272 x 1080, while the Gorilla Glass Victus protects this panel.
All four of these displays are quite good. Yes, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has the advantage of LTPO tech on the cover display and a sharper and brighter main panel, but that’s about it. All of these displays are bright enough and quite vivid, not to mention that they have good viewing angles. The Motorola Razr+ 2026 displays keep up in terms of quality, so that’s not something that should worry you.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026: Performance
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor from Qualcomm. That’s a 3nm chip, and it’s paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. Do note that the storage is not expandable here, and the phone comes in a single storage option with 512GB of storage.
The Motorola Razr+ 2026, on the other hand, is fueled by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, which is a 4nm chip from Qualcomm. That chip is inferior to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, needless to say, but it’s still a very capable chip. It’s paired with 12GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The storage is not expandable here either, and you’re getting 256GB of it.
While the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is without a doubt a more powerful smartphone, the Motorola Razr+ 2026 keeps up with ease. Both phones offer great performance. They’re snappy in day-to-day use, while both phones can handle games without a problem. Yes, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 will do a better job in that regard, but the ‘Plus’ model is doing great as well. Performance is not something you should worry about, they both do a great job.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026: Battery
Motorola included a 5,000mAh battery inside the Razr Ultra 2026. The Motorola Razr+ 2026, on the other hand, has a 4,500mAh battery on the inside. Yes, the ‘Ultra’ model does offer better battery life in comparison. It’s not a major difference, but you should be able to get 30-60 minutes more screen-on time on the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, though that will depend on how you use the device, of course.
For most people, both of these phones should be enough to get them through the day, especially the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026. It’s very hard to know that, though, especially when it comes to foldables. You can kill the battery notably faster if you ditch the cover display and intensely use the main panel. The battery life is not bad, though, not at all. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 in specific, has very good battery life.
The Razr Ultra 2026 supports 68W wired, 30W wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. The Motorola Razr+ 2026, on the other hand, supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. The ‘Ultra’ model takes 56 minutes to fully charge, at least it did for us. The Motorola Razr+ 2026 should be able to get to full charge in a similar amount of time, due to slightly slower charging and a smaller battery.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Motorola Razr+ 2026: Cameras
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 includes two cameras on the back. There is a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 1/1.56-inch sensor size. That camera supports PDAF and OIS. The other camera is a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit with an f/2.0 aperture and a 1/2.93-inch sensor size. It also offers a 122-degree FoV.
The Motorola Razr+ 2026, on the flip side, also has two cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main unit includes an f/1.8 aperture and a 1/1.95-inch sensor size. PDAF and OIS are supported here as well. The second camera is a 50-megapixel ultrawide snapper with an f/2.0 aperture and a 1/2.76-inch sensor size. It has a 122-degree FoV.
The company’s ‘Ultra’ smartphone has a better main camera, while the situation with the ultrawide camera is interesting. The main camera can capture more details, and it has a better dynamic range. The difference is especially noticeable in low light. The ultrawide camera on the phone has a slightly smaller sensor than the one on the ‘Plus’ variant, but the two cameras do offer similar performance. They’re a level or two below the main snappers.
Audio
You’ll find stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. Those speakers are loud enough, but they’re not as loud as the speakers on some other flagship phones. The sound quality output is good enough on both phones.
There is no audio jack on either device. You can connect your wired headphones to the two devices via their Type-C ports. Alternatively, Bluetooth 5.4 is supported by both phones, for wireless audio connectivity.
