Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Pick the Perfect Flip Phone 

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Design

Design is crucial for clamshell foldables. Both the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Razr 50 Ultra showcase impressive build quality and stylish designs. It’s great to see this technology maturing.

Let’s kick things off with the Razr 50 Ultra. We reviewed the Spring Green variant, which is reminiscent of the iPhone 13 Pro’s Alpine Green. The external display covers the top half of the back panel, fitting seamlessly with the flip phone design. The hinge feels sturdy but is a bit loose, making it easy to open with one hand—a handy feature. Motorola claims the device can handle 600,000 folds, which is more than enough for most users.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 sticks to its familiar clamshell design. The flat edges, fingerprint sensor, and port layout remain unchanged from its predecessor. The key improvement here is the hinge, with Samsung reducing its components for added durability. Another standout feature is its dust and water resistance—something the Razr lacks. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 boasts an IP48 dust rating alongside water resistance, while the Razr 50 Ultra only offers an IPX8 rating.

In terms of design, it comes down to personal preference. If you want a sleeker, more elegant foldable, the Razr 50 Ultra is a great choice. However, if durability and IP ratings are more important to you, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the better option.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Display

The Razr 50 Ultra has elevated the flip phone experience with its impressive cover display. Unlike many competitors, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, the OPPO Find N3 Flip, and even the regular Razr 50, the Razr 50 Ultra boasts a cover display that covers the entire top half of the back panel. This practical design allows for seamless interaction with notifications, social media, messaging, and even streaming content.

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While the camera bump occasionally interferes with the cover display, it’s a necessary trade-off for the device’s excellent camera capabilities. When it comes to the main display it offers stunning visuals despite a slightly visible hinge. However, the lack of HDR support on Netflix, despite Widevine L1 certification, is a notable omission for a flagship device.

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The Galaxy Z Flip 6 also delivers a vibrant and punchy display, typical of Samsung’s high-end AMOLED panels. However, both the main and cover displays retain the same refresh rate. While this is expected for the main display, a higher refresh rate for the Flex Window could have enhanced the user experience.

To enhance the Flex Window’s functionality, Samsung has expanded its widget support and allowed for multiple widgets on a single screen. Additionally, the dynamic wallpapers adapt to weather conditions, adding a personalised touch.

Other clamshell devices, such as the Moto Razr 50 Ultra and the OPPO Find N3 Flip, offer extensive app support on their cover screens. While Samsung has limited the number of apps accessible from the Flex Window, it likely aims to incentivise users to utilise the main display.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Performance and UI

When it comes to the performance, both the devices are powered by the Snapdragon’s flagship 8 Gen 3 SoCs. So churning out daily tasks like scrolling through social media, making calls, clicking pictures, and jumping between the cover and main displays are all easy-peasy for both of them. But that doesn’t justify the performance of these foldable flagships. That’s why we ran the popular benchmark tests like AnTuTu and Geekbench on both of these devices, and here’s how they performed:

On the software side, the Razr 50 Ultra delivers a clean, bloat-free Android 14 experience. However, it falls short in terms of long-term support, offering only three years of OS updates and four years of security updates. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers a more generous seven years of support for both OS and security patches.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 also shines with its Galaxy AI features, as seen in our Z Fold 6 review. These include Note assist, transcription, smart translation, generative image editing, and enhanced browsing tools.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Cameras

The Razr 50 Ultra features a dual-camera setup on the back, opting for a telephoto lens instead of a traditional ultrawide sensor. During daylight, the Razr 50 Ultra excels at capturing landscapes with impressive dynamic range and detailed shots. The 2x zoom mode delivers sharp and well-lit images, while the 4x zoom mode requires a steady hand to avoid blurriness. Low-light performance is commendable, with minimal lens flare and good detail retention. However, the phone may produce slightly warmer tones, especially in portrait shots.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Camera Samples

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The Galaxy Z Flip 6 also houses a dual-camera setup, but unlike the Razr, it includes an ultrawide sensor. While the primary sensor offers improved low-light performance compared to its predecessor (capturing more details), the lens quality could be further enhanced to minimise light flares in low-light conditions.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Camera Samples

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Daylight shots on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 showcase Samsung’s signature vibrant colour profile, particularly for blues and greens. The digital zoom performs surprisingly well, up to 3x, thanks to AI enhancements. The ultrawide camera captures sharp images in daylight but may experience a decline in clarity at night. In low-light environments, maintaining a steady hold for a few seconds is essential for capturing decent shots.

While both phones offer exceptional photography capabilities. For those interested in capturing distant subjects, the Razr 50 Ultra is the ideal choice. However, if you prefer the flagship-like feel and richer image quality of Samsung devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a better fit.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Battery Life and Charging

Both the Razr 50 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 come with similar battery capacities but the Razr 50 Ultra stands out with its support for 45W fast charging, and interestingly it includes a 68W charger in the box. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is limited to 25W charging, and you’ll need to buy the charger separately.

For a flip phone, the Razr 50 Ultra offers impressive battery life. In our PCMark battery test, it lasted 13 hours and 47 minutes, outpacing the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which managed only 8 hours and 36 minutes.

When it comes to charging speed, the Razr 50 Ultra takes the lead again. The 68W adapter charges from 0 to 100% in under 50 minutes, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes about an hour and a half to recharge fully.

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Verdict

That wraps up our experience with the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. If you’re still on the fence, here are a few things to consider:

• Pick the Razr 50 Ultra if more battery life, fast charging, and sleek design matter to you.
• Choose the Galaxy Z Flip 6 if more software updates, AI features, and a more solid build appeal to you.