The flagship flip phones compared

Flip-phones are not only a fun way to get a hit of nostalgia, but they’re quickly becoming seriously useful everyday smartphones too.

Motorola has reinvented its iconic Razr flip-phone and recently introduced the Razr 70 series, which is headlined by the premium Razr 70 Ultra. But how does it measure up to Samsung’s own Galaxy Z Flip 7?

While we haven’t reviewed the Razr 70 Ultra just yet, we’ve compared its specs to the Z Flip 7 and highlighted the key differences between the clamshell flip phones below. Keep reading to decide which handset is likely to suit you best. Alternatively, we’ve also compared the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs 70 Plus vs 70, so you can see the entire collection side-by-side.

Otherwise, our list of the best foldables and best smartphones reveal our current favourites on the market.

Specs comparison table

Price and Availability

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is the priciest of its series, with a starting RRP of £1199.99 / €1399.99. At the time of writing, the handset will be available for pre-order in the US from May 14 ahead of its official launch on May 21, with an RRP of $1499.99.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is readily available to buy now, and has an official RRP of £1049/$1099.99, However, as the phone is nearly a year old, it is possible to find the handset with a decent price cut.

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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite

Motorola has opted to fit the Razr 70 Ultra with Qualcomm’s 2025 Snapdragon 8 Elite, rather than the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This is somewhat understandable, as the Razr 70 Ultra isn’t necessarily a productivity handset, so doesn’t necessarily need the oomph of the newer processor. 

It’s a similar situation with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, with Samsung kitting the foldable with its own Exynos 2500 chip, rather than Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy which is found in the Z Fold 7. Even so, we don’t think you’re likely to notice that much of a difference in real-world use, as the Z Flip 7 feels fast and responsive for most uses-cases, without any noticeable slowdown or overheating. 

Sure, Exynos 2500 doesn’t achieve the same high benchmark scores as phones running on Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it’s still a solid processor that performs well. 

Otherwise, although we haven’t reviewed the phone just yet, Motorola promises that the Razr 70 Ultra is the “most powerful Razr” ever. It actually uses the same chip as its predecessor, the Razr 60 Ultra, which we concluded offered a solid performance across everything from casual uses to even casual gaming too. 

We’ll have to wait until we review the Razr 70 Ultra to see how it really performs in everyday use.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will see Android updates until 2032

One of the most appealing features of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is that Samsung promises it will see Android and security updates right up to July 2032 – taking the handset to Android 23. Considering the Z Flip 7 is upwards of £/$1000, this makes the cost seem like more of an investment, as you won’t necessarily need to buy a new phone in the next six years. 

Unfortunately, the Razr 70 Ultra doesn’t quite boast the same promise. While the Razr 70 Ultra will see five years of security updates, it’s only promised three years of Android OS updates. That will take the phone up to Android 19.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a larger battery

With a 5000mAh cell, the Razr 70 Ultra boasts a considerably larger battery capacity than the Z Flip 7. In fact, Motorola states that this is the largest battery found among flip phones. With this in mind, we expect the handset to offer a pretty generous all-day battery life, but we’ll have to wait until we review the 70 Ultra to confirm this.

Although at 4300mAh, the Z Flip 7’s battery is considerably smaller, we should disclaim that we never struggled with its efficiency. During our testing, we found the phone comfortably saw us through a day’s worth of use before needing to be topped up.

Speaking of topping up, the Razr 70 Ultra does benefit from faster charging speeds than the Z Flip, with support for 68W wired and 30W wireless speeds. In comparison, the Z Flip 7 supports a pretty measly 25W wired and 15W wireless.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a larger cover display

At 4.1-inches, the Z Flip 7 has a slightly larger cover display than the Razr 70 Ultra’s four-inch alternative. However, there are a few caveats to keep in mind.

Firstly, we found the Z Flip 7’s cover display to be more cumbersome to use and much less optimised than Motorola’s efforts. There are only a few pre-selected apps that you can launch on the outer screen and to enable others, you’ll need to download Multistar or other workarounds, which isn’t particularly ideal. Plus, its keyboard isn’t as easy to use as Gboard either.

Instead, more apps are optimised by default on the Razr 70 Ultra’s cover display, and the keyboard is much easier to type on when you don’t want to open up the handset. It’s also worth pointing out that the 70 Ultra’s cover screen sports many of the same specs as the 60 Ultra, and you can learn more about the differences between the two in our dedicated Razr 70 Ultra vs 60 Ultra guide.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has three 50MP cameras

Although both handsets have a total of three cameras, including two rear and one internal lens, they differ with their exact resolutions. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is fitted with a 50MP main and a 12MP ultrawide at its rear, while its internal camera is 10MP. Generally, we found the hardware is able to take great shots in most lighting conditions, though our best camera phones have options better suited to keen photographers.

In comparison, the Razr 70 Ultra is equipped with three 50MP lenses, including a main and ultrawide/macro combination at the rear and one internal. Motorola has also introduced new shooting modes to the entire Razr 70 series, including Camcorder Rotate to Zoom which uses AI to automatically identify and zoom in on a subject. This mode leans into Motorola’s nostalgia, as you have to hold the phone like a camcorder.

Early Verdict

If you’re keen to try out a flip-phone, then the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are two great options. If you’re looking for a more usable cover display, plenty of nostalgic features and a mighty batter, then the Razr 70 Ultra seems like a brilliant option. However, if you want a phone that’ll see Android updates for many years, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is hard to beat.

We’ll be sure to update this versus once we review the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra.