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CNET
7 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 FE vs. Motorola Razr 2025: Battle of the Budget Foldables
Samsung just unveiled its $900 Galaxy Flip 7 FE, the most affordable foldable phone the company has ever released. Despite that position in Samsung's history, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is still notably pricier than the $700 Motorola Razr 2025, leaving a decided gap in cost that makes their value comparison even more intriguing. That's because Samsung and Motorola have been neck and neck in pushing the envelope for clamshell foldables. The first modern-era Motorola Razr came out in early 2020 and the initial Samsung Galaxy Z Flip came out months later, and ever since, the companies have launched annual refinements iterating on their designs. Last year, however, Motorola split its Razr series into a pair of models, a cheaper one and a premium one, to appeal to two different potential owners. As a result, Motorola has sold around 3 million flip smartphones since 2022, according to an April report by Counterpoint Research. Now Samsung has a model that's trying to compete when it comes to more cost-conscious phone buyers. The $200 gap between the Razr 2025 and the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE makes the choice very simple for some phone buyers: If they prioritize affordability, there isn't much in Samsung's clamshell that should convince them to opt for the pricier handset. But a deeper comparison reveals the specific audience for each foldable. The Motorola Razr 2025 is for folks who want a clamshell foldable for less than a premium iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy S25 and don't mind lower specs. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is for folks who want to pay a little more for higher performance but don't want to spend the full $1,100 for a Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Motorola Razr Ultra (2025). Though we haven't tested the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE yet, its specs and similarity to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6 do give us a good idea of what it's capable of -- and with some less-impressive benchmarks scored by the Motorola Razr 2025, it's possible the Samsung outpaces it. Samsung's Flip 7 FE lacks the Snapdragon processor the Flip 6 had, however, so its performance might be closer to the Motorola's. Here's a proper rundown of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE versus the Motorola Razr 2025. Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Joe Maldonado/CNET/PCMag Design and display You'd be excused for thinking these flip phones look roughly identical. Both devices fold in half, have an outer cover display with twin cameras that can be used while the phone is folded up or unfolded flat, and an inner display with a selfie camera that can only be used when the device is opened up (say, for a video chat). Both also have IP48 water and dust resistance, so they're protected from being submerged in water for up to half an hour, and they have somewhat of a shield against dust, though they shouldn't be around a lot of it, or around sand. The starkest visual difference lies with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE's 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen (720 by 748 pixels), which has an angled cutout around its dual rear cameras. The Motorola Razr 2025, on the other hand, has its 3.6-inch AMOLED cover screen display (1,056 by 1,066 pixels) wrap around the cameras, resulting in more screen real estate (though the lenses block some of that). Bright sunlight may be tough to see on either phone's cover display, as Motorola's handset has a maximum brightness of 1,700 nits, while the Samsung foldable's outer screen tops out at 1,600 nits. But the Razr 2025 is smoother, with a 90Hz refresh rate compared with the Z Flip 7 FE's 60Hz. Motorola Razr 2025. Mike Sorrentino/CNET Of course the biggest difference between the two cover screens is the software. The Razr supports nearly any Android app out of the box, allowing you to use the screen just as you would a regular Android phone. The Flip 7 FE's screen defaults to widgets, though by way of some changes to settings and with an app called MultiStar, you can get apps to run on the display. The experience feels like an afterthought and is nowhere near as integrated as what you'll find with Motorola's cover display. When unfolded, the handsets look roughly the same, though the Motorola Razr 2025's 6.9-inch AMOLED display is slightly larger than the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE's 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. Since they're both 1,080 by 2,640 pixels, that means the Samsung foldable has slightly higher pixel density (around 426 pixels per inch versus around 413 ppi), a difference most people probably won't notice. What they might see is the difference in maximum brightness, with the Razr 2025 taking the lead with 3,000 nits and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE topping out at 2,600 nits. Both foldables' inner displays have a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. The last comparison the Motorola Razr 2025 handily wins is in colors, as it comes in black, white, pastel pink and light green. As opposed to glass on the backside, the Razr features a number of different materials, like vegan leather. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE comes only in black or white. The Razr has a 50-megapixel wide camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera embedded within the cover screen. Mike Sorrentino/CNET Cameras Both clamshell foldables have similar camera arrays, at least on paper, with 50-megapixel main cameras paired with an ultrawide camera (12-megapixel for the Z Flip 7 FE, 13-megapixel for the Razr 2025). Likewise, the cameras on each phone can be used either normally when the phone is unfolded or for selfies using the cover screen when the phone is folded up (since their sensors have more megapixels than the inner screen's selfie camera, they take sharper photos). Each flip phone also has a front-facing camera on the inner display, with the Razr 2025 likely taking sharper photos with its 32-megapixel shooter compared with the Z Flip 7 FE's 10-megapixel camera. "Likely" is the operative word, as we haven't had time to test the Z Flip 7 FE and thus take its cameras for a spin. Our nearest comparison is last year's Z Flip 6, which took decent daytime and night shots that are "good enough to post to IG and TikTok," as CNET Managing Editor Patrick Holland noted in his review. By comparison, the Razr 2025 takes respectable photos, though its AI processing results in unnaturally vibrant colors. The Z Flip 7 FE can record video in 4K resolution and up to 60 frames per second. The Razr also can shoot 4K video, but at a slower 30fps. Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Joe Maldonado/CNET/PCMag Specs and battery Specs are another area where the phones noticeably differ, most prominently in their chipset, and subsequent performance reveals why the Samsung phone costs $200 more. The Z Flip 7 FE packs a Samsung-built Exynos 2400, the same chip used in the Galaxy S24 FE, another lower-priced version of a flagship phone. In Geekbench 6 tests, the S24 FE performed slightly worse than the Galaxy S24 (which ran a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) but better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (powered by Google's Tensor G4 processor). The Motorola Razr 2025, on the other hand, is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chip, which performed noticeably worse than both the Galaxy S24 FE and the Google Pixel 9A in Geekbench 6 testing. Though CNET Senior Editor Mike Sorrentino found the Razr 2025 to be fine for everyday tasks like running apps and multitasking, he advised that the foldable wasn't the best option for gaming at high graphics settings. Both devices have 8GB of RAM, which is the seeming baseline for AI features on smartphones. The Z Flip 7 FE comes with either 128GB or 256GB of storage, while the Razr 2025 is offered only with 256GB. The Flip 7 FE with 256GB costs $960, meaning it's actually $260 more than the Razr 2025. Motorola's foldable has a 4,500-mAh battery, which is larger than the 4,000-mAh capacity battery in Samsung's clamshell. The Razr 2025's 30-watt wired charging, which we found recharged the device by 68% in 30 minutes, is also slightly faster than the 25-watt charging in the Z Flip 7 FE (we'll have to wait until we test the latter to see how much capacity it can recharge in the same period). Both phones support 15-watt wireless charging. Text-based advice works best with Moto AI, including citing where the data comes from. Mike Sorrentino/CNET Software, support and AI Both clamshell foldables are Android phones, but the Razr 2025 launched in May with Android 15, and the Z Flip 7 FE is scheduled to launch in several weeks with the new Android 16 (as well as Samsung's OneUI 8 software skin). Google released its newest update back in June, which is months earlier than it usually launches the year's new Android version. Though Motorola's phone will get upgraded, that'll use up one of the phone's three years of major software updates (and four years of security) -- presumably, this means it'll be supported through 2028. Samsung, on the other hand, has promised seven years of software updates, so its device is good through 2032 -- a major advantage. Otherwise, Samsung's foldable packs the company's bespoke Galaxy AI set of features, which include erasing unwanted photo-bombers from images and Google's Circle to Search functionality. Whether you find these AI features useful or illusory is up to you. Motorola's foldable has its Moto AI assistant to answer questions or organize data, though you can also summon Google's Gemini assistant if you prefer.
GSM Arena
03-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Our Motorola Razr+ 2025 video review is out
In our Motorola Razr 2025 video review, we concluded that the phone holds promise, but chipset performance, battery life and camera image quality left something to be desired. Maybe the Motorola Razr+ 2025 is the better option? The truth is that the Razr+ 2025 is essentially a re-release of last year's Razr+, except with upgraded ingress protection (IP48 instead of IPX8) and a newer Android version out of the box. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is no match for modern flagship chips like in the Razr Ultra 2025, but it trounces the Dimensity 7400X inside the vanilla Razr 2025. So that's one problem solved. Motorola Razr+ 2025 The battery life situation is not as big of a win. The phone doesn't last as long as its predecessor (despite having the same relevant hardware) and it only beats the vanilla Razr 2025 by a small margin. As for the camera, the plus model is the only one with a telephoto lens (50MP 2x), while the other two offer an ultra-wide instead. It's a mixed bag with some good results and some issues that need fixing. Watch the video for more details: You should also read our Motorola Razr+ 2025 review if you are considering it as your next phone. Motorola Razr+ 2025
Phone Arena
25-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025): Expected differences
Samsung will soon be announcing its new lineup of foldables, and this time around there is a pretty good chance we will see not one but two Galaxy Z Flip models. The new one will be called the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, and if you are at all familiar with Samsung's Fan Edition devices — you know what to expect. With the introduction of the Z Flip 7 FE, which is expected to go at the affordable price of $799, Motorola's entry-level Razr will finally have some competition to run against. But can Samsung deliver? Well, rumor has it that the Fan Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will simply be a slightly toned down Galaxy Z Flip 6 . Based on that, we would venture to guess that while it will be better than the Razr (2025) in some ways, in others — not so much. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025) expected differences: *expected Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is expected to reuse the exact same chassis and display configuration as the Z Flip 6 . That means an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the outer panels, and a 3.4-inch cover display. The Razr has a similar look, but it's display is fully wrapped around the dual camera system and is slightly larger. Also, instead of a glass back panel, it comes with an aluminum or a silicone one. As for the size difference, here's what we expect: *expected The Razr (2025) has an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, and we expect the same from the Z Flip 7 FE. Display Differences Like a lot of its hardware, the Z Flip 7 FE is expected to reuse the same 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel from the Z Flip 6 . with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits of peak brightness. That means excellent outdoor visibility and a smooth display. The cover screen will also be reused, so expect to see a 3.4-inch display with a rather low resolution of 720 x 748 pixels and just a 60Hz refresh rate. Then we have the Razr (2025), which is a tiny bit better in every way when it comes to the displays. For starters, you get a slightly larger 6.9-inch main and 3.6-inch cover screen. The cover display also has a higher resolution, which makes everything on it look crispier. *expected But probably the best cover-display advantage the Razr has over the Z Flip is that it allows full app access. In contrast, you have to install the Good Lock app on the Z Flip to achieve the same. Hopefully, Samsung catches up this year on this front. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is rumored to ship with the same Exynos 2400 chip found in some Galaxy S24 models, which puts it firmly in flagship territory. Paired with 8 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, we expect great performance. On the other hand, the Motorola Razr (2025) uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, a mid-range chip with. In our benchmarks, it fell well behind flagship chips — it scored 3037 on Geekbench 6 (multi) and only 1030 in 3DMark. Not to mention that the Razr uses outdated LPDDR4X RAM and slower UFS 2.2 storage. These hardware choices, combined with the mid-tier chip, result in a noticeably sluggish experience. The Z Flip 7 FE is said to come with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 fast storage, which should go perfectly with its flagship processor and result in a snappy and smooth experience. *expected On the software side, the Flip 7 FE should launch with Android 15 and One UI 7, with Samsung likely committing to at least four OS updates. Motorola's Razr (2025) ships with Android 15 as well, but Motorola typically promises fewer updates (3 years), and its skin is lighter, with a more Material You-style (vanilla Android) design. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is expected to carry over the same dual-camera setup we saw on the Z Flip 6 : a 50 MP main camera paired with a 12 MP ultra-wide. In our review of the Z Flip 6 , we found that the new 50 MP sensor delivered much sharper images with improved dynamic range and more consistent colors, especially in daylight and well-lit scenes. Low-light performance on the Z Flip 6 also benefited from better detail retention and less noise. The Motorola Razr (2025) also sports a 50 MP main camera, along with a 13 MP ultra-wide. In our testing, we were surprised by how solid the main camera was — it produced sharp photos with good contrast and pleasing colors. However, its dynamic range wasn't always reliable, and highlights could sometimes blow out in challenging lighting. The ultra-wide was usable, but lagged behind the main camera in detail and sharpness. *expected One of the benefits of a foldable phone is using its main cameras to snap a selfie. But for the occasional situations where you can't go for that option, both the Z Flip 7 FE and the Razr (2025) have selfie cameras embedded in the inner foldable display. The FE is said to come with the same selfie10 MP snapper — again, just like on the Z Flip 6 — which delivered sharp, balanced photos with good dynamic range and colors. The same can be said for the 32 MP inner camera on the Razr (2025). Samsung is expected to equip the Z Flip 7 FE with a 4,000 mAh battery, 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Those specs are the same as on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which delivered solid but not amazing results in our battery tests. The Motorola Razr (2025) is actually somewhat ahead here, with a slightly larger 4,200 mAh battery and 30W wired charging. In our testing, the Razr (2025) managed over 8 hours of screen-on time, with particularly good efficiency during video playback and browsing. *expected The Razr does not support wireless charging, though, which is one of the main trade-offs when we compare it to the Z Flip. Still, for a budget foldable, the Razr delivered reliable battery life in our daily use and beat the Z Flip 6 's results in most scenarios. *expected So, there you have it! Will the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE overthrow the entry-level Motorola Razr? Well, that's unlikely, but it does appear to have several things going for it. For starters, there is no doubt that it will be the more powerful phone between the two if it comes with the Exynos 2400. Not to mention the faster memory and storage. But where it will lack is — like previous years — the displays, which are arguably the most important part for a foldable phone . I do see one way Samsung could really make Motorola sweat with the Z Flip 7 FE, though, and that's if it finally makes the cover display more user-friendly and versatile. If that happens, then it's slightly smaller size would matter much less. Whatever the case ends up being, it is good to see competition in the affordable clamshell segment, because that means these two manufacturers will be pushed to offer users the best budget flip phone they can muster.
Tom's Guide
06-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE price leak suggests a hefty discount — what we know
If the rumors are to be believed, this year is the year Samsung will finally launch a more affordable foldable phone — tentatively known as the Galaxy Z Flip FE. But now we might have an idea of just how much cheaper the phone will be. According to a new report from Sisa Journal e, the Z Flip FE will cost around 1 million won. That's around $738 if you directly convert the price, which would be over $250 cheaper than the current Samsung flip phone — the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However a direct conversion doesn't always work, since regional prices vary. But considering a 256GB Z Flip 6 costs almost 1.5 million won, that is quite an impressive discount. Assuming this report proves accurate. The Galaxy Z Flip FE is going to need that discount too. With the likes of the Motorola Razr 2025 coming in at $599, and foldable sales reportedly flagging, Samsung needs to finally try going down the low-cost route. Or whatever passes for low-cost when foldable phones are concerned. The specifics of what the Galaxy Z Flip FE has to offer are still unclear, but one of the more prominent rumors suggests that it'll be powered by an Exynos 2400e chipset — rather than the Qualcomm chips used in the flagship foldables. While not bad chips by any means, roughly equivalent to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but Exynos chips generally don't perform as well. This means the Z Flip FE could already be at a disadvantage in the performance and power efficiency departments. Thankfully renders suggest that the design will still be familiar, with the same 3.4-inch cover display and 6.7-inch folding screen as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Though it is apparently slightly thicker, with an extra 0.5mm according to that same leak. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It might be a while before we find out for sure, though. Rumor has it that the Z Flip FE will be arriving a few months after the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7. In the meantime keep up to date with the latest news and rumors about the phone in our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE hub.
GSM Arena
05-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Motorola Razr 2025/Razr 60 in for review
Say hello to the Motorola Razr 2025, the "entry-level" folding phone from Moto for the North American market that is known as Motorola Razr 60 elsewhere. But there's nothing entry-level about the way this one looks and feels. Shipping in four unique PANTONE colors with different finishes, the Razr 2025 costs $700 and is available in a single 8/256GB configuration. The box includes a USB cable. You get a choice of the PANTONE Gibraltar Sea with a nylon finish on the back, PANTONE Spring Bud and Parfait Pink with a leather finish, and our Lightest Sky, which has an acetate finish. It's a unique-feeling finish and has a bright, pearl-esque color that matches it nicely. A sort of pearlescent finish on the back Paired with the soft, rounded edges, the Razr 2025 is very pleasant in the hand and stands out, even in this least impressive color we have. For some time now, Motorola has understood that a phone is more than specs and features. Moto phones are among the prettiest around, especially in their clamshell folding lineup. Given that Motorola truly made the form factor fashionable back in the day, it's no surprise the company is leading the same revolution these days, too. On a similar note, the Razr 2025 is IP48 rated for some dust protection and full water protection. Motorola Razr 2025 Looks aside, the Razr 2025 is more than well-specced for its price. It has a 3.6-inch 90Hz cover AMOLED screen, a 4nm Dimensity 7400X SoC, and a dual camera system with a 50MP 25mm f/1.7 wide angle camera, and a 13MP ultrawide. There's also a 32MP selfie on the inside. Speaking of, the folding display is a plentiful 6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO panel. The phone feels snappy and responsive. It ships with Android 15 under Motorola's very stock Android experience. Capping things off, there's a 4,500mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. That's around 200mAh less than the Razr 60 Ultra, but that phone tips the scales at 199g, whereas this Razr is a more manageable 188g.
