Razr Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
The Razr Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the cheaper of the two at $800 versus $1,499, a difference of about $699. The Razr Ultra is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Razr Ultra stands out for premium wood finish and alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design, while Samsung Galaxy S25 is praised for compact and pocketable flagship. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Razr Ultra if…
- →Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- →High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Pros & Cons
Razr Ultra
Pros
- Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
- Compact foldable form factor with strong durability ratings
Cons
- Limited to 256GB storage with no microSD expansion
- 4000mAh battery smaller than competing flagship phones
- Premium materials may increase repair costs
- Wood finish requires careful maintenance
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | Razr Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Wood Finish, Titanium | — |
| Weight | 189g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 162 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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