Motorola Razr+ (40 Ultra)

For the first time, there’s finally more to using a folding flip phone than making a fashion statement. You can have your cake and eat it too. The Razr+ isn’t perfect, and unfortunately, it still trails some competing offerings when it comes to imaging performance, and battery life is middling. But there’s a ton of potential here, and the user experience provided by the Moto Razr+ is stellar. Motorola reimagined the folding flip phone and almost nailed it. If you're considering a folding flip phone, the Moto Razr+ is the one to get. We can’t wait to see what comes next.

The foldable Motorola Razr+ delivers a powerful dual-screen smartphone experience in a light and fashionable package while lowering the price from previous generations.

I like the Razr Plus quite a bit, but I recommend it with some reservations. It requires you to be a little more hands-on with your phone than I think most people prefer — setting app permissions, wrangling apps on a small screen, dodging the occasional bug. You’ll also need to be mindful that it’s not as dust or water-resistant as most thousand-dollar phones. If you’re prepared for all that, then using the Razr Plus is a rewarding experience.

The Razr 40 Ultra is a technical tour de force from Motorola, combining an overhauled design with improved durability and better battery. It’s totally unique among flip phones (for now), but comes with some familiar camera compromises.

Motorola may have finally cracked it with the Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+), delivering a phone with a great display, battery life and software. The secondary display on the outside is surprisingly useful too.

The Motorola Razr+ is a stylish foldable that overcomes the concept's past issues well in some areas. Its price, however, remains high.

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra represents the pinnacle of clamshell foldables in 2023 with a premium design, game-changing exterior display, great camera performance and solid everyday use. The battery might leave some wanting more, but for most people, this won’t be too much of a problem.

All in all, the Razr 40 Ultra marks a big improvement over its predecessor. It's competitive in the clamshell foldable category (for now), and its asking price may get you any 2023 flagship smartphone with fast charging, longer battery life and excellent camera performance. That's the price - both literally and metaphorically - for getting this exclusive form factor.