I’m often asked what smartphone is my personal device. As a tech reviewer, I can’t use one phone for over a week without swapping SIMs to test a new device or check out an update on an old one. It’s a revolving carousel. While I wouldn’t give up my job for anything, it does prevent me from using devices I love longer, and I often have to say goodbye sooner than I’d like.
However, there is one phone I make a point of putting my SIM in for holidays and special events, and if I weren’t in tech journalism, it’s the phone you’d see in my pocket. If I had to choose one phone, it would be a Motorola Razr. The Razr proves folding phones are no longer a gimmick, but its success isn’t an accident.
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Excellent design matters
Worth paying more for the design
If I’m paying a premium for a phone, I want the experience to be worth it. If I saw a spec sheet that included a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X and 8GB of RAM, I’d expect the phone to cost between $400 and $500, so I need to get $200 extra value from the Motorola Razr 2025 to make it worth it. Moto does that better than most, providing added value to the experience. I feel like I’m carrying a more expensive phone. I’m on my third generation of Razr, and I can promise, the feeling of slamming the phone shut after a conversation is just as satisfying today as it was 25 years ago.
In addition to size, the Motorola Razr is more practical than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Style matters on a folding phone. There’s a cool factor to carrying around a Razr, much like there was for the original iPhone. It’s a conversation starter every time I pull it out, and you’d be shocked at how many legitimately miss clamshell phones and who would consider one again. It’s a design that can attract casual users and enthusiasts, and it’s a significant part of why the Razr revival has stuck.
Form factor plays a roll
Large foldables don’t have it
Flip phones like the Razr 2025 found their way out of gimmick territory, while their larger folding cousins still can’t gain traction. It’s a problem that’s easy to explain and relates to the form factor. The Motorola Razr 2025, when unfolded, provides us with the same traditional slab phone experience we’re used to. However, when I don’t need that, it folds down to a size that fits in the palm of my hand. Comfort matters, and the Motorola Razr 2025 takes up no room in my pocket and is a joy to have as a companion.
In addition to size, the Motorola Razr is more practical than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. You save a significant amount of money, and large folding phone manufacturers haven’t convinced me I need that much screen real estate if it will run me an extra $1,000. In my mind, flip phones have won the folding phone wars and are no longer gimmicks. Until phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 offer a better software experience that makes me feel like I’m using a different class of device, I will always prefer the cost savings and functionality of flip phones.
Compromises don’t ruin the experience
We give up less than we think
In addition to the higher price, people are turned off from the Motorola Razr 2025 and other flip phones because of the perceived compromises. The Razr 2025 has fewer cameras, a smaller battery, and limited performance compared to other phones you’ll find for $700. However, that isn’t as limiting as you’d think. I’ve had no problems with my Razr 2025; we grossly overestimate our phone usage.
Sure, you’ll have problems editing 4K video or large photos on your Razr 2025, and I don’t suggest hardcore gaming with high graphics settings for hours on the device, but that’s not the idea. If you need those capabilities from your phone, you aren’t shopping for a Razr, and you can expect to spend more than $700. Motorola did an excellent job understanding what the Razr 2025 is and who the ideal buyer is for it. The phone does everything it’s supposed to do well, and nothing that it isn’t. Daily tasks are smooth, and I get two days of battery from the phone’s 4,500mAh cell with mixed use. Yes, folding phones force us to compromise on specs, but I doubt you needed many of the ones you worry about.
It’s time to try a Motorola Razr
If you’ve been hesitant about folding phones, the Motorola Razr 2025 is an excellent starting point. It’s often available on carrier discounts, and while it’s more expensive than similarly powered midrange smartphones, the sleek form factor and design add value. If you’re tired of the same-old smartphone experience, it’s time to pick up a Razr. Initially, I understood why folding phones were considered gimmicks, but the Motorola Razr 2025 proves they are ready for primetime.
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