Motorola or Samsung? Choosing between them isn’t a straightforward task with their latest flip models.
As an avid flip phone enthusiast, witnessing the emergence and revival of these foldable devices over the last few years has been exciting. Nevertheless, despite being more budget-friendly and widely available than their larger folding counterparts, the selection of flip phones has not expanded significantly, particularly in North America.
While there are a few additional choices overseas from brands like Xiaomi, the flip phone market in the U.S. is primarily dominated by Samsung and Motorola. The Razr was pivotal in the comeback of the flip phone, while the Galaxy Z Flip made it popular, and now it seems that the Razr has refined the concept. Although it would be desirable to see more flip phones in the U.S., these remain fantastic options to consider, especially as we begin to witness some remarkable discounts on the latest versions.
The finest flip phone of 2025 is available at a discount once again.
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 currently holds the title of my favorite phone this year, enhancing the successful blueprint of its predecessors. There’s plenty to appreciate about this device, even though it debuted at a rather steep price of $1,299. That’s on par with Galaxy S25 Ultra pricing, which is unusual for Motorola devices, making it difficult to endorse at full price. This is why it’s always welcome to see the phone go on sale, as it did during Amazon’s October Prime Day, reaching surprisingly low price points.
As we approach Black Friday, the Razr Ultra 2025 is back on sale, with Amazon reducing the price by $200. This brings it down to a more acceptable $1,099, matching its closest rival, the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
At this price point, you’re getting specifications that are comparable to and sometimes even exceed those of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This translates to a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with 16GB of RAM, a minimum of 512GB of storage, a sizable Super HD+ OLED with a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 4,700mAh battery (one of the largest in a flip phone) with 68W charging.
Additionally, the phone substitutes the standard glass back for vegan leather, Alcantara, and even wood finishes, enhancing its durability and allowing it to stand out among a plethora of rather ordinary phones.
But what’s the situation with the Galaxy Z Flip 7?
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 isn’t currently on sale, but you can purchase it for the same $1,099 price as the Razr Ultra 2025, making this a compelling choice. Samsung’s flip device is impressive, even if it doesn’t entirely compete with the Razr. It features a vibrant FHD+ OLED display, a sleeker design, a commendable 4,300mAh battery with 25W charging, and is powered by an Exynos 2500 chipset, which is adequate but doesn’t quite rival the Snapdragon.
Moreover, Samsung provides a more extensive range of accessories, offering excellent options to safeguard your phone, be it a chic Galaxy Z Flip 7 case or a screen protector for that large cover screen.
The Razr certainly possesses numerous advantages and is technically the more powerful device. Furthermore, the cover screen functionality is significantly more practical than that of Samsung’s flip phone. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 arguably delivers a superior overall software experience, featuring a more developed AI suite and extended update support.
You can acquire the Razr at a fantastic price now, and it’s possible there might be even deeper discounts during Black Friday. Conversely, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could also enjoy some price reductions for Black Friday, with the last significant sale we encountered offering up to $200 off. In any case, you may likely spend a bit more on the arguably superior Razr, but not by much, which won’t simplify the decision-making process.
Regardless, I believe you can’t go wrong with either of these flip phones, as they both shine in their own unique aspects.
However, there are certainly more affordable versions of these phones if you’re seeking something a bit easier on the wallet. The Razr 2025 (mentioned above) is a solid pick, particularly for a flip phone priced under $700, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is slightly perplexing but still presents a decent option if you can snag a good deal on it.
