Motorola’s new Razr Ultra 2026 feels like the company is leaning harder into the fashion side of foldables. The phone still has the familiar compact flip design, but this year’s finishes make it look less like a regular smartphone and more like a style piece that happens to open into a full-sized flagship.
Is this the prettiest Razr yet?
The prettiest version may be the Pantone Orient Blue model, which uses a finely embossed Alcantara finish. Motorola has also added a Pantone Cocoa option with a natural wood veneer finish, giving the phone a warmer and more understated look. Both choices are quite distinct from the usual plain glass backs, making the Razr Ultra feel more personal than last year’s model.
The company has also worked on durability this time of year. The Razr Ultra 2026 has an IP48 rating, a titanium-reinforced hinge, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the external display. Motorola says the external glass delivered more than 75% better drop performance than the previous generation. Even with the tougher build, the phone stays slim at 7.19mm when open and weighs 199 grams.
The screens remain a big part of the appeal. The 4.0-inch outer display lets users run apps, check messages, use widgets, play games, and interact with the phone without opening it. It has a 165Hz refresh rate and reaches 3,000 nits of peak brightness for outdoor visibility. Open the phone, and you’ll find a 7-inch Extreme AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, Pantone-validated color, and 5,000 nits peak brightness.
The phone runs Android 16 and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of built-in storage. Last year’s Ultra came with the same specifications; however, the battery has increased slightly to 5,000 mAh, up from 4,700 mAh on the previous model. The 68W TurboPower charging, along with wireless and reverse charging, are all the same as last year.
What makes it pricier this year?
The Razr Ultra 2026 runs Android 16 and uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB built-in storage. The previous Razr Ultra offered the same core performance setup, but Motorola has increased the battery capacity. The 68W TurboPower charging, wireless charging, and reverse charging remain unchanged.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with a LOFIC sensor, OIS, Dolby Vision recording, and Pantone Validated color. It is joined by a 50MP ultrawide and macro camera, plus a 50MP internal selfie camera. Video recording is up to 8K at 30 fps.
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 will be available in Pantone Orient Blue with an Alcantara finish and Pantone Cocoa with a wood finish. U.S. pre-orders begin May 14 through Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola.com, with open sales from May 21. The unlocked model costs $1,499.99, making it $200 pricier than last year’s Razr Ultra at launch. The increase is likely linked to the ongoing RAM and NAND shortage.
The brand has also launched a bunch of other smartphones alongside the Razer Ultra, including the Razr, Razr+, and Razr Fold.