{"id":932838,"date":"2026-05-02T12:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T12:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/932838\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T12:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T12:06:02","slug":"5-android-phones-you-should-buy-instead-of-the-razr-ultra-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/932838\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Razr Ultra (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Motorola Razr Ultra was one of last year\u2019s best folding phones \u2014 and easily the best flip-phone foldable you could buy. It was expensive, yes, but it was also one of the most capable devices in its class. Now, its successor \u2014 the Razr Ultra (2026)<\/a> \u2014 has arrived.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it\u2019s kind of a bummer. Compared to the 2025 Ultra, the Razr Ultra (2026) is practically the same phone. It\u2019s also $200 more expensive despite virtually zero notable upgrades or improvements. That\u2019s not at all what you want from a new smartphone, but that\u2019s what Motorola has given us.<\/p>\n

While you could spend $1,500 on the Razr Ultra (2026), I really don\u2019t think you should. Instead, here are five other Android phones you\u2019re much better off with.<\/p>\n

What do you think is the best alternative to the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)?<\/p>\n

15 votes<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

20%<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr (2025)<\/p>\n

20%<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Fold<\/p>\n

20%<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/p>\n

20%<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/p>\n

13%<\/p>\n

Other (let us know in the comments)<\/p>\n

7%<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)<\/p>\n

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Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a flagship Android flip-phone, the Razr Ultra (2026) certainly fits the bill. But you know what also does? The Razr Ultra (2025)<\/a>. Buying last year\u2019s version of a flagship smartphone is often a smart way to save money and still get a great experience, but in the case of the Razr Ultra 2025 and 2026, there\u2019s really no good reason to buy the new model.<\/p>\n

Why? Because, for all intents and purposes, these two phones are the same. They have the same display sizes for both the external and internal screens, and the display technology, resolution, and refresh rates are all the same, too. The camera systems are identical between the two phones, as are the charging speeds, storage, RAM, IP rating, and even the dimensions\/weight. Hell, the Razr Ultra (2026) even uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chip as the Razr Ultra (2025). When I say these are the same phones, I mean\u00a0these are the same phones.<\/p>\n

To Motorola\u2019s credit, the Razr Ultra (2026) isn\u2019t 100% the same as its predecessor. Its battery is slightly bigger (5,000mAh up from 4,700mAh), the inner display gets a little brighter, and it comes in new colors. But that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

The best part of all of this is how cheap the Razr Ultra (2025) is these days. At the time of publication, you can buy a Razr Ultra (2025) from Motorola\u2019s website for just $800 \u2014 and that includes a free pair of Motorola earbuds\u00a0plus\u00a0a free storage upgrade to the 1TB model (which doesn\u2019t even exist for the 2026 Ultra).\u00a0 Unless you really want to spend $700 more for that bigger battery, just buy the 2025 Razr Ultra and pretend the new version doesn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Ultra<\/a>\"Motorola\"AAMotorola Razr Ultra<\/a><\/p>\n

Blisteringly fast charging and excellent battery life \u2022 Ultra-flagship-tier performance \u2022 Top-notch materials and eye-catching Pantone colors<\/p>\n

High-end processing power in a folding shell<\/p>\n

Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr Ultra is the first folding phone from Moto with a top-tier processor. The 7-inch folding display is paired with a half-size front display to give you both a premium experience, and a compact and portable communication device.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr (2025)<\/p>\n

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Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr (2025)<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to the world of foldables and looking to finally join the party, the Razr Ultra (2026) might be a tempting choice. But rather than drop $1,500 on your first folding phone, I\u2019d strongly recommend going with something much cheaper \u2014 something like the Motorola Razr (2025)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Compared to the Razr Ultra (2026), the Razr (2025) has some obvious drawbacks. Its MediaTek processor isn\u2019t as capable, its camera system isn\u2019t as impressive, its displays are slightly smaller, and its charging speeds are a bit slower. If you\u2019re just looking at the spec sheet, it doesn\u2019t take long to realize that the Razr (2025) isn\u2019t as technically impressive.<\/p>\n

However, for someone testing the waters with a flip-phone foldable for the first time, none of that\u00a0really\u00a0matters. The Razr (2025) has a great hinge mechanism, the same IP rating as the Razr Ultra (2026), and offers basically the exact same folding functionality as its more expensive sibling.<\/p>\n

More importantly, it\u2019s also a whole lot cheaper. The Razr (2025) retails for $700, but at the time of writing, you can buy it for as little as $550 \u2014 almost $1,000 less than what you\u2019d pay for the new Razr Ultra. If you aren\u2019t completely sure a flip phone is right for you, but you know you want to try one, this is a much better way to go.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr (2025)<\/a>\"Motorola\"AAMotorola Razr (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n

Improved hinge \u2022 Flexible cameras \u2022 Excellent price<\/p>\n

The most affordable 2025 Razr<\/p>\n

A good looking 6.9-inch folding display is paired with a 3.6-inch external display to make up a compact folded phone, with few compromises at full-size. The Motorola Razr 2025 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X and 8GB of RAM, a 50MP camera, and a 4,500mAh battery.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Fold<\/p>\n

\"Motorola<\/p>\n

Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve harped on the Razr Ultra\u2019s $1,500 price a few times already, but it really is absurd just how much Motorola is asking for the phone. Not only in comparison to older Razrs, but even next to the upcoming Motorola Razr Fold<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Razr Fold is Motorola\u2019s first book-style foldable, and, naturally, its design is much more versatile than the Razr Ultra\u2019s \u2014 giving you a 6.6-inch screen on the outside and a large 8.1-inch display when the phone is unfolded. The Razr Ultra has portability on its side, but the Fold is essentially a phone and tablet in one. The Razr Fold also has a periscope telephoto camera (something the Ultra lacks), a much larger battery, faster charging, and four extra years of major software updates.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d think that all of that would come at a significantly higher price, but not really. Compared to the $1,500 Razr Ultra, the Razr Fold is just $400 more expensive at $1,900. That\u2019s not an insignificant amount of money, but if you\u2019re already preparing to spend so much on a folding Motorola phone, you get a lot more bang for your buck with the Razr Fold. Plus, it\u2019s actually a brand new device rather than a repackaged phone from last year.<\/p>\n

Motorola Razr Fold (2026)<\/a>\"MotorolaMotorola Razr Fold (2026)<\/a><\/p>\n

Tablet-size display \u2022 Periscope zoom \u2022 Stylus support \u2022 Multitasking<\/p>\n

Motorola’s first book-style foldable combines a tablet-sized 8.1-inch inner display, versatile tripl<\/p>\n

The Razr Fold marks Motorola’s entry into book-style foldables with an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO main display and a 6.6-inch cover screen. It features a triple 50MP camera system with periscope zoom, stylus support, and optimized multitasking software.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/p>\n

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Zac Kew-Denniss \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

While the Razr Ultra (2026) certainly has the best specs compared to other Razr models, it looks a whole lot less impressive once you put it side by side with a non-folding Android flagship. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a> may not have a foldable design, but it does offer a whole lot more horsepower and technical capabilities for less money.<\/p>\n

Instead of the outdated Snapdragon 8 Elite chip powering the 2026 Razr Ultra, the S26 Ultra features the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung\u2019s phone has a much more powerful 200MP primary camera, plus two telephoto cameras. The S26 Ultra comes with a built-in stylus, a more durable IP68-rated design, and the unique Privacy Display that can keep prying eyes off your phone.<\/p>\n

If you want the convenience and cool factor of a foldable phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra obviously isn\u2019t a good fit. But when it delivers so much more phone for a retail price that\u2019s $200 less than the new Razr Ultra, Samsung\u2019s phone is undoubtedly the more practical choice.<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a>\"Samsung\"AASamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a><\/p>\n

Privacy display \u2022 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy \u2022 Power AI features<\/p>\n

Powerful flagship with top-tier cameras, AI, and privacy features.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Ultra yet, pairing a 6.9-inch display with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a redesigned cooling system. It doubles down on imaging with a brighter 200MP main camera, upgraded zoom, advanced 8K video features, and Ultra-exclusive privacy and Galaxy AI tools.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/p>\n

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Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Finally, I want to wrap up my recommendations with the Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/a>. The Pixel 10 Pro is one of my absolute favorite Android phones on the market today, and as much as I love flip-phone foldables, I really can\u2019t imagine spending $1,500 on the new Razr Ultra when Google\u2019s flagship is available for $500 less \u2014 and objectively better in so many ways.<\/p>\n

Cameras are a major advantage for the Pixel. Motorola\u2019s setup on the Razr Ultra (2026) isn\u2019t terrible, but the Pixel 10 Pro is the better cameraphone between the two. Not only do you benefit from a dedicated telephoto lens, but Google\u2019s image processing and overall camera experience are more reliable, too.<\/p>\n

The Pixel 10 Pro also benefits from Google\u2019s excellent Pixel-exclusive software features, plus seven years of guaranteed Android updates \u2014 significantly better than the three years of support you get on the Razr. And while some people may not care, I love having built-in magnets on the back of the Pixel 10 Pro.<\/p>\n

Like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Pixel 10 Pro lacks the excitement and whimsy of a foldable. But if you want one of the best damn Android phones available in 2026 \u2014 and want to spend a lot less than what Motorola is asking for the Razr Ultra \u2014 you can\u2019t go wrong with the Pixel.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/a>\"Google\"AAGoogle Pixel 10 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n

Top-tier specs with small display \u2022 Excellent cameras \u2022 Powerful AI tools \u2022 Top-notch software<\/p>\n

More power in the smaller form-factor<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has everything you could want in a flagship Android phone crammed into a truly compact body with a 6.3-inch display. Google’s new Tensor G5 chip is more powerful, the 100x Pro Res Zoom is truly impressive, and there are loads of helpful AI features. Not to mention, you still get seven years of Android updates.<\/p>\n

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