Motorola Razr 70 Ultra 2026 hands-on review
▼ Summary
– The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is physically similar to its predecessor, with mostly the same displays, same Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and unchanged camera system on paper.
– The main camera on the Razr 70 Ultra has a new LOFIC sensor for wider dynamic range, and the screen is slightly brighter with a battery increase to 5,000mAh from 4,700mAh.
– Compared to the regular Razr 70, the Ultra has larger screens, a Snapdragon 8 Elite instead of a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X, and a 200mAh larger battery.
– The Razr 70 Ultra feels more premium and polished in hand, with a standout wood trim finish that differs from the standard model’s grippier back.
– The Razr 70 Ultra costs €1,360 in Europe for a 16/512GB config, includes a cable and soft-touch case with a handle, but no charger in the box.
We finally had the chance to go hands-on with the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (also known as the Razr Ultra 2026 in North America), and at first glance, it feels like a familiar friend.
Placed next to its predecessor, the physical differences are minimal. Apart from the distinct back panel finishes on the two models shown here, the design language remains largely unchanged. You’re looking at the same core display setup: a 7.0-inch 165Hz internal panel and a 4.0-inch cover screen. The processor is also carried over , the now-aging Snapdragon 8 Elite , and the camera system appears identical on paper. However, the main shooter now features a new sensor with LOFIC technology, which promises a wider dynamic range. We’ll put that claim to the test in our full review.
The display on the new Razr Ultra does gain a few extra nits of peak brightness, and the battery capacity has been bumped up to 5,000mAh, a solid increase from the previous 4,700mAh.
Comparing the Razr 70 Ultra to the standard Razr 70 reveals more significant differences. The base model features smaller screens , a 6.9-inch internal display and a 3.6-inch cover panel , and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chipset. On the imaging front, the Ultra offers a more complex trade-off: superior wide and selfie cameras, but a lesser ultrawide on paper. It also packs an extra 200mAh of battery capacity.
What truly sets them apart, though, is the feel in your hand. The Ultra simply feels more premium and polished. It’s better put together, with a sense of refinement that the standard model can’t quite match. The Razr 70’s grippier finish is pleasant, but the wood trim finish on the Ultra is in a league of its own. In a market saturated with glossy glass backs, touching a surface that feels like wood , real or not , makes an immediate impression.
The 7.0-inch foldable display offers plenty of real estate, though it will feel narrow if you’re used to a traditional slab phone. Its shape does have a clear advantage: it’s perfectly sized for running two identical apps side-by-side in split-screen mode.
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is priced at €1,360 in Europe and comes in a single 16GB RAM / 512GB storage configuration. There is no charger in the box, but Motorola does include a cable and a soft-touch case with a built-in handle. That said, many users , including this editor , would likely prefer to enjoy the wood-trimmed design caseless.
(Source: GSMArena.com)
