Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, launched on June 5, 2023, represents a significant entry into the foldable smartphone market. Its dimensions when unfolded are 170.8mm in height, 74mm in width, and a mere 7mm in depth, weighing 184.5 grams. This phone boasts a clamshell design, offering both a large display and pocketable form factor.

Build Quality

The device feels premium in hand, employing a robust construction that inspires confidence. Its foldable mechanism is engineered for durability and smooth operation. The materials used contribute to its sleek aesthetic, and the hinge feels solid. The phone is available in multiple colors, including Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta, Infinite Black, and Peach Fuzz. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is well-placed for quick and easy access.

Screen Quality

The Razr 40 Ultra features a 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 413 ppi. The display supports 1 billion colors and boasts a 165Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and fluid animations. It is also HDR10+ certified, offering an enhanced viewing experience with deeper blacks and vibrant colors. The peak brightness of 1400 nits ensures good visibility even in bright sunlight. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Features like DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, DC dimming, and a 10-bit panel further enhance the display's quality. The phone also has a frameless design with a hole-punch notch.

Camera Performance

The Razr 40 Ultra's camera system comprises a dual rear setup with a 12MP primary camera (f/1.5 aperture) and a 13MP wide-angle/macro camera (f/2.2 aperture). The front-facing camera is a 32MP sensor (f/2.45 aperture). The rear camera offers features such as Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), laser autofocus, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. It supports video recording up to 4K at 60fps with HDR and EIS, along with slow-motion capabilities at 1080p@120fps. Additional camera features include time-lapse, digital zoom, panorama, face detection, and RAW capture. The video capabilities extend to capturing 4K footage with HDR and electronic image stabilization.

Software Experience

The device runs on Android 13, with a planned upgrade path to Android 16, providing users with the latest features and security updates. The user interface is intuitive, and the device performs smoothly thanks to the underlying hardware. The software experience is a fairly clean Android build with some Motorola customizations.

Battery Performance

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is powered by a 3800mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 30W fast charging. Wireless charging is also available at 8W. The battery offers reverse charging, allowing the phone to charge other devices. The device also supports USB OTG functionality.

Value for Money

The Razr 40 Ultra is positioned in the medium price range. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, an octa-core CPU (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) and an Adreno 730 GPU. The phone is available in different RAM configurations, including 8GB and 12GB, all paired with 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There is no option for expandable storage via a microSD slot. This combination of features and performance aims to offer good value for consumers looking for a foldable phone. The phone also includes NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.