The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying

Date:
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:51:38 +0000

Description:
A mid-range phone that consistently punches above its weight, the Razr 2025
is still arguably the best-value flip phone for most people, especially as
the 2026 version is more expensive.

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Razr 2025: One-minute review (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) If youre looking for the best folding phone in terms of value for money, the Razr 2025 is a sleeper hit that you shouldnt skip out on. Although its not the best flip phone you can buy right now (that accolade goes to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or pricier Razr Ultra 2025 ), it delivers a great experience at a much lower price than its premium rivals. What's more, when you consider that its newly announced successor , the Razr 2026, costs more than the Razr 2025 did at launch, Motorola's previous-generation flip phone continues to look appealing almost 12 months after its initial release not least because it's available at a substantial discount at the time of writing. The Razr 2025 (which is known as the Razr 60 in certain regions) offers Motorola's core flip phone experience without the bells and whistles of the Razr Ultra. There are definitely trade-offs for its lower price its two rear cameras definitely fall into the 'good, not great' category, and its MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset is decidedly mid-range but while most phones age poorly a year or
two later, the Razr 2025 remains one of the best-value flip phones you can buy, especially if style is your priority. Latest Videos From

The World Cup edition (which I used to write this review) adds a little more uniqueness and pizazz to the Razr 2025 package with a textured eco-leather finish, but its ostensibly the same great experience youll find in the non-FIFA edition. It also comes at no additional cost, which is refreshing to see. Motorola Razr 2025 review: price and availability (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Launched for $699 / 799 on May 15, 2025 Can currently be bought for significantly less Not available in Australia At launch, the Razr 2025 cost $699 / 799 for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but it can now be bought for significantly less at third-party retailers like Amazon . The newer Razr 2026 (or Razr 70), by comparison, costs $799 / 799, which marks a $100 price increase in the US.

Then theres the confusingly named Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, which is a special, themed version of the Razr 2025 with identical specs. Although it
was expected to be more expensive than the base model, Motorola is offering
it at the same price. Better yet, at the time of writing, Motorola is running a promotion in the US that means the Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition costs
just $600 , making it $200 cheaper than the base Razr 2026. You'll also get a Moto Watch, Moto Buds Loop, and a Moto Tag thrown in for free, which is quite simply incredible value.

The Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition features green vegan leather, the FIFA World Cup 26 logo imprinted on the back in gold, and unique touches to the frame above the cover display. If youre not a soccer fan, there are also a
few beautiful other colors to choose from with the regular Razr 60: Gibraltar Sea (blue eco-leather), Parfait Pink, Spring Bud (the same as the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition without the branding), and Lightest Sky (white). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The cost of RAM and storage has skyrocketed in the AI era, which is a reality that's affected the price of the new Razr 2026 lineup. The FIFA World Cup Edition of the Razr 2025, meanwhile, doesnt have a premium price tag, which
is especially surprising given that World Cup-branded products usually
attract a markup. Value score: 5 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: specs Swipe
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Dimensions:

Open: 74 x 171.3 x 7.3mm / Closed: 74 x 88.1 x 15.9mm

Weight:

188g

Display:

Main display: 6.9-inch, foldable pOLED 1080 x 2640 pixels, 413 ppi HDR10+, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak brightness

Cover display: 3.5-inch AMOLED 1056 x 1066 pixels, 413 ppi HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 90Hz, 1,700 nits peak brightness

Chipset:

MediaTek Dimensity 7400X

RAM:

8GB RAM

Storage:

256GB UFS 2.2

OS:

Android 16

Primary camera:

50MP, f/1.7 1/1.95-inch sensor PDAF, OIS

Ultra-wide camera:

13MP, f/2.2, 120 1/3-inch sensor, AF

Selfie camera:

32MP, f/2.4 1/3.14-inch sensor

Battery:

4,5000mAh

Charging:

30W wired, 15W wireless

Colors:

Spring Bud / FIFA World Cup Edition (green), Gibraltar Sea (blue), Parfait Pink (pink), Lightest Sky (white) Motorola Razr 2025 review: design (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Razr Ultra-rivaling design Lightweight and premium-feeling Eco-leather finish If youve used any Razr over the past few years, the Razr 2025 will be instantly familiar.

Motorola is incredibly consistent in the experience it offers in its flip phones, and aside from some slight adjustments due to the slightly smaller cover display on the Razr 2025, the experience is essentially identical to that of the more premium, much more expensive Razr Ultra 2025. In fact, Motorolas consistency is such that last years Razr 2025 offers the same
design experience as this years premium Razr Ultra 2026 .

Measuring 7.3mm thick when unfolded and 15.99mm when folded, the Razr 2025 isnt the thinnest or lightest phone on the market, but at 188g, its surprisingly light in the pocket. The eco-leather finishes on the rear
provide a lot of welcome grip that you would otherwise need a case for on another phone, and I love that Motorola hasnt opted for safe colors; vibrant colors have instead become a signature of the Razr lineup. For many phones, the base model would only offer boring colors like black and white, with plastic or nonpremium finishes. The Razr 2025 is different; while it doesnt have the same premium finishes as the Razr Ultra namely Alcantara leather
and reclaimed wood it still feels as premium in the hand thanks to the eco-leather.

Like the rest of the Razr 2025 and Razr 2026 lineups, the Razr 2025 has IP48 dust and water protection, meaning itll survive being submerged in 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. In other words, it wont break if you get caught in a rainshower, and over the past year, Ive had no concerns about its durability; Ive even inadvertently dropped it, and its survived absolutely fine. Design score: 5 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: display (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) 3.5-inch AMOLED cover display (90Hz) 6.9-inch OLED inner display (120Hz) One of the most obvious tradeoffs between the Razr Ultra 2025 and the base Razr 2025 is the display. However, that statement comes with a key caveat: although its definitely a downgrade over the more premium model, it doesnt detract from the overall experience, as both the cover display and the main display still offer great specs.

Youll immediately notice the key differences between the Razr models when you look at the front: the Razr 2025 has a smaller 3.6-inch cover display than
its pricier sibling. However, this is the same one used in the more-expensive-but-not-top-of-the-line Razr Plus 2024, and while its 0.4 inches smaller than the Razr Ultra's screen, it offers a near-identical viewing experience.

Its worth noting that the 90Hz refresh rate of the Razr 2025's outer display is lower than the 165Hz refresh rate found on the outer display of other Razr devices, although youd be hard-pressed to truly notice this gap. In many
ways, its easy to forget that the Razr 2025's cover screen isnt as technologically capable, especially as its extremely well-optimized from a software point of view.

Unfold the Razr 2025, and you get the same 6.9-inch display found on the Razr Plus, except its limited to 120Hz, versus 165Hz on its siblings. However,
this isnt really a limitation as its on par with the displays used by the
best phones , which generally only offer a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Display score: 4 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: cameras (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) 50MP main sensor 13MP ultra-wide lens Good, but not great, camera performance Like its siblings, the Razr 2025 features two cameras, but naturally, this cheaper model comes with some trade-offs. However, they arent as big as you might think.

The 50MP wide camera features an f/1.7 aperture, a 25mm focal length, and dual-pixel phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and is the same as the one found in the Razr 2025's more expensive siblings. Like many of the best smartphone cameras, it uses an in-sensor crop to offer a 2x optical-quality zoom thats generally good enough for most situations, but as some of my photos show, it can also be somewhat hit-and-miss depending on the overall scene.

The phone's 13MP ultra-wide camera also features a macro mode for close-up shots, and while it could be improved, its on par with the ultra-wide camera used in the more expensive Galaxy Z Flip 7. It does feel like an
afterthought, but its particularly useful for taking group selfies. However, its position to the right of the two cameras and the wide 120 field of view mean you can inadvertently end up with the edges of your palm in the photo.

Selfies are where all Razr models shine, and the Razr 2025 is no different. The form factor makes it my favorite for group photos, and while the camera isnt the best overall and lacks the telephoto and polish of flip phones like the Honor Magic V2 Flip it can take selfies that are vibrant and genuinely surprising.

Case in point? When the opportunity arose to take a selfie with Paris Hilton after her set during the Razr 2026 launch, the Razr FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition didnt disappoint.

One of my favorite Razr features is the double-twist-to-launch, which lets
you twist your wrist twice to quickly launch the camera. It works very well
on the Razr 2025, albeit a tad more slowly than the equivalent motion on its siblings. That said, you can easily launch the camera and snap a photo within a couple of seconds.

Overall, then, the Razr 2025 isnt the best camera phone by any stretch, but
it is more than good enough for most people, and punches considerably above its weight given its price. Motorola Razr 2025 review: camera samples Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Camera score: 3.5 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: performance (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset is fine for streaming and scrolling ... but it struggles while gaming and switching apps The lower price of the Razr 2025 means Motorola had to make some cutbacks somewhere, and these cutbacks are most obvious in the phone's underlying performance. However, as with the display, its lower specs are only immediately noticeable when compared to those of the best flagship phones, and for the most part, the
Razr 2025 offers decent performance.

The Razr 2025 is powered by the Dimensity 7400X processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. While performance is smooth in general day-to-day usage, there is a noticeable slowdown under heavy use that doesnt occur on
the best phones, including slight stutters when gaming or quickly switching apps.

One thing that may prove frustrating over time is the phone's slower UFS 2.2 storage, which means its noticeably slower than its siblings at loading games or performing other resource-intensive tasks. However, this is only during
the initial load of these apps, with in-app and gaming performance still smooth enough.

There are other trade-offs worth mentioning, including a lack of Wi-Fi 7, but these are all just nice-to-have features. Like the rest of the Razr 2025 experience, the underlying performance offers everything you need without the bells and whistles of a flagship phone, but youll be hard-pressed to notice these differences unless you actually look for them. The biggest surprise for me has not been the missing polish in the Razr 2025's performance, but how little I actually noticed it. If you can look beyond the specs sheet, theres
a strong chance youll find the same. Performance score: 3 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: software (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Runs Android 16 out of the box Motorola's cover screen optimization is the best around Motorola has absolutely nailed its foldable software. In just four years, the company has built and refined its cover screen software in particular, and the result is that all Razr models offer a premium experience, even this entry-level model.

The Razr 2025's cover screen offers the same size and experience as the Razr Plus from 2024, and what sets it apart is the ability to use the front
display as a small phone. This is core to Motorolas flip phone approach, and is distinctly different from the competition, as every other flip phone only offers a curated selection of apps and widgets on the cover display or, in the case of Samsung , requires several steps to enable any app to work on the front screen but Motorola offers the best of both worlds.

The front screen is organized into a series of panels, each with specific use cases. The communications panel lets you set up one-tap shortcuts to contact your favorite people or perform common actions. This isnt limited to regular apps; it also works across third-party apps, such as sending a Telegram message, making a WhatsApp call, or even posting to Instagram stories, all with one tap. Theres also a calendar that displays your upcoming schedule,
and a weather panel. Image 1 of 7 (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Then there are the apps and widgets panels, both of which allow the Razr 2025 to be a fantastic mini phone. You can add up to three panels full of as many apps and shortcuts as you like, and up to three more panels of the same widgets youd use on your homescreen. These are not slimmed-down widgets like youll find on other phones, but the full, interactive widgets the app developer envisioned.

Then theres gaming, and Motorola has preloaded several games onto the Razr 2025 from GameSnacks, a Google company, that make the Razr 2025 even more fun to use. Since the Razr reboot, theyve become my favorite phones simply
because it's so addictive and easy to game on their front screens. Yes, you wont be running the latest AAA games on the front screen, but if you want something to pass the time and play one-handed while youre in a queue, the Razr 2025 is the ultimate phone for it. One core downside, however, is that these games wont work while youre offline, such as when youre on a flight without Wi-Fi.

Go beyond the cover screen, and the rest of the Razr 2025's software is equally great. It offers the core Android experience youll find on Googles Pixel range, with a few Moto Actions that add features every phone should
copy (the aforementioned double-twist-to-launch gesture, for example). Theres also Moto AI, and while the Razr 2025 ships with Gemini as the default voice assistant, it's also preloaded with Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot, should you wish to use something else. Software score: 5 / 5 Motorola Razr 2025 review: battery life (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) 4,500mAh silicon-carbon battery yields around 1.5 days of use Motorola deserves particular credit for consistently improving its batteries, and the Razr 2025 is no different. The phone's 4,500mAh silicon-carbon battery is 300mAh larger than that of the
Razr 2024, and just 200mAh smaller than the battery inside the Razr Ultra 2025. But thanks to its smaller displays and less powerful processor, the
Razr 2025 offers the best battery life Ive experienced on a Razr.

For the most part, its on par with last years Razr Ultra, but for many
people, it could prove to be even better, despite the considerable price difference between the two models.

Over the past two weeks with the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, its never drained to empty in a single day, with most full charges lasting between 1.5 and 2 days of usage. The cover screen is so capable that I often use the front screen rather than the main display, which further extends battery life for most use cases.

Motorola doesnt tell you exact usage and screen time between the cover and main displays, but my best guess is that it offers approximately seven to
nine hours of screen time across both screens on a single charge.

When the battery runs low, the phone's 30W wired charging will recharge it to full in about 75 minutes. Thats not the fastest, but its only 15 minutes slower than the Razr Ultra 2025, despite the latters larger battery and much faster 68W charging. In comparison, the flagship Galaxy Z Flip 7 costs more and offers 25W Superfast charging that takes around 90 minutes to fully
charge the smaller 4,000 mAh battery, so Motorola deserves considerable
credit here. Battery score: 5 / 5 Should you buy the Motorola Razr 2025? (Image credit: Nirave Gondhia) Swipe to scroll horizontally Motorola Razr
2025 scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Motorola's Razr design is tried-and-tested, and absolutely wonderful. The
FIFA World Cup Edition has a unique additional texture compared to the other colors.

5 / 5

Display

Aside from a smaller front display and a few cutbacks, this is an excellent all-around screen. No major compromises here.

4 / 5

Performance

This is where the Razr falls short as the Dimensity 7400X isn't the same processor you'll find in flagships.

3 / 5

Camera

The cameras are more than capable but somewhat inconsistent. Definitely not the best camera phone, but not the worst either.

3.5 / 5

Battery

Outstanding battery life that's on par with the best flip phones and won't disappoint.

5 / 5

Software

Motorola has tasteful software that truly addresses the problems and shortcomings of Android as a whole. It's just brilliant.

5 / 5

Value

Virtually the same phone as the Razr 2026, but cheaper and with better RAM
and storage options. One year after release, this phone offers even more
value for money.

5 / 5 Buy it if... You dont need the absolute best performance This phone doesnt have the latest and greatest Snapdragon processor, but that doesnt affect daily usage. For the most part, it offers more-than-good-enough all-around performance for most people. You dont need the absolute best
specs. The Razr 2025's lower price means some tradeoffs are necessary, but youd be hard-pressed to notice (most of) them. For the most part, the Razr 2025 offers the same great experience as the Razr Ultra at just over half the price. You want a unique soccer-branded flip phone If you want something to serve as a memento of this years upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, Canada, and Mexico, this is one of the more unique options, especially in the beautiful green finish. Don't buy it if... You want the best flip phone that money can buy If money is no object, dont buy the Razr 2025. The lower price comes with some trade-offs, and there are definitely better choices out
there, though they come with a premium price tag. You need the best camera If photography is important to you, the camera on the Razr 2025 might be
slightly disappointing. Yes, its very capable even in low-light, as my
selfie with Paris Hilton showed but other phones have better cameras. You want premium finishes like leather and wood If the array of Razr 2025 colors isnt for you but you like the Motorola experience, the Razr Ultra comes in premium finishes, including reclaimed wood and Alcantara leather. Motorola Razr 2025 review: also consider The Razr 2025 is a great all-around flip phone, but it's not the only choice. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 If you want a flip phone, look no further than the Motorola Razr Ultra. It offers
everything the Razr 2025 does, but it addresses all the small
disappointments. Theres just one key problem the price; the Razr Ultra costs almost twice as much as the Razr 2025.

Read our full Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 If you'd rather look beyond the Motorola experience, the obvious choice is the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but Samsungs best flip phone doesnt offer the same polished cover screen experience youll find on the Razr 2025.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review How I tested the Motorola Razr 2025 Review test period = 2 weeks Testing included = Everyday usage,
including navigation, web browsing, social media, photography, gaming, streaming video, music playback, and reading e-books. Tools used = Geekbench 6, 3DMark, CellMark, native Android stats Ive used the Motorola Razr 2025 extensively over the past year, but for this review, I also used the FIFA World Cup 2026 limited edition for a couple of weeks, both while traveling
and at home on Wi-Fi.

During my time testing the Razr 2025, I used it as my primary phone with dual eSIMs, one for a roaming carrier. My usage included everything from
navigating using Android Auto and streaming video to reading books, playing games, and making and receiving phone calls. First reviewed: May 2026
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