Razr Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Verdict
The Razr Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $1,300 versus $1,499, a difference of about $199. 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 Ultra is praised for class-leading 200 mp main camera with 5x periscope zoom. 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 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
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 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Razr Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Wood Finish, Titanium | — |
| Weight | 189g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 218 g |
| Material | — | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| 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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