The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse

I had one ask for friends, colleagues, the lady checking me in for a meeting at a large software company’s headquarters, and everyone else who stopped to admire the phone I’ve been carrying around. The Razr Ultra is not your average phone. I got the orient blue color option to test, which has a soft, woven back panel made of Alcantara fabric — which you’re more likely to find on the seats of a fancy car. I can’t stop petting it. I’m worried about how it’ll look after spending years in and out of dusty tote bags and my kid’s grubby hands, but after a couple of weeks of testing it hasn’t picked up any gunk or dirt that I haven’t been able to brush off. Then there’s the above-average price. The Razr Ultra costs $1,499, which buys a well-equipped flip phone. I still think calling this phone an “Ultra” is a little too strong. You won’t get all of the trappings of a regular top-tier phone, like a telephoto camera, embedded magnets for Qi2 charging (just plain wireless charging), and full dust resistance. You pay for the privilege of the hinge and a seriously nice-looking (and -feeling) phone. $1499 The 2026 Razr Ultra offers excellent battery life despite the constraints of the flip form factor. But an inconsistent camera and steep price make it hard to recommend.