Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Hands-On Review: The New King of Foldables?

First Impressions: The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Has Arrived

We’ve officially got the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (marketed as the Razr Ultra 2026 in North America) in the office, and at first glance, it feels like catching up with an old friend. If you’re looking for a massive design overhaul, you might be surprised—this iteration shares quite a bit of DNA with its predecessor.

Side-by-side with the previous model, the physical differences are subtle, aside from the distinct back panel textures on these specific units. You’re looking at familiar hardware: a 7.0-inch 165Hz internal display and a 4.0-inch cover screen. Under the hood, it retains the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. However, there is a notable upgrade in the camera department. The main shooter features a new sensor with LOFIC technology, promising a significant boost in dynamic range—something we’re eager to put to the test in our full review.

It’s not just a carbon copy, though. The display hits higher peak brightness, and Motorola has bumped the battery capacity to 5,000mAh, up from 4,700mAh. It’s a modest but welcome improvement for those who live on their phones.

Razr 70 Ultra vs. Razr 70

When you hold the Razr 70 Ultra next to the standard Razr 70, the differences become much clearer. The standard Razr 70 is more compact, rocking a 6.9-inch internal screen and a 3.6-inch exterior display. Performance-wise, it switches to a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X SoC. While the Ultra boasts superior wide and selfie cameras, the standard model has its own strengths. That said, in the hand, the Ultra simply feels more premium—the build quality feels tighter, more polished, and decidedly flagship-grade.

Speaking of the build, we have to talk about that finish. While the Razr 70 offers a grippy, practical texture, the Ultra features a wood trim that feels incredible. In an era dominated by generic, fingerprint-magnet glass backs, touching something with a natural, tactile texture is a breath of fresh air.

The Experience

The 7.0-inch display is massive, though it maintains that narrow aspect ratio common in foldables, which can feel a bit snug if you’re transitioning from a traditional wide slab phone. The trade-off is worth it, especially when running two apps side-by-side in split-screen mode—a productivity win for the multitasking crowd.

Priced at €1,360 in Europe, the 16/512GB configuration positions it firmly in the premium segment. A quick heads-up for those unboxing: you won’t find a charger in the box. Motorola does include a cable and a soft-touch case, though, which even comes with a handy built-in grip. Personally, the wood finish is so nice that I’d be tempted to go completely caseless—but for those who want to keep that pristine finish, the included protection is a thoughtful touch.

Stay tuned for our deep dive as we push the Razr 70 Ultra to its limits.