Motorola Unveils Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra: Enhancements Afoot, Yet a Snag Persists
New and Shiny: Motorola's Razr 60 and 60 Ultra Foldable Phones
By Quentin Lorichon & Karyl Ait-Kaci-Ali Published on
April 24, 2025: Dropping a double threat! Following the launch of the Edge 60 Fusion on April 1, Motorola's now ready to debut its foldable powerhouses – the Razr 60 and the fancy Razr 60 Ultra. Arriving earlier than expected (the Razr 50 Ultra hit the shelves last June), these sleek devices promise to refine a winning formula from their past models, but come with a tarnished reputation. Let's dive into the details!
More Power, More Durability (On Paper)
Right off the bat, let's focus on the bright sides. The Razr 60 Ultra sports the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's top-of-the-line 2025 processor – meanwhile, the standard Razr 60 settles for a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X. Both phones are equipped with a hefty 16GB RAM, claimed for high-performance multitasking.
Our site Stepping up its game yet again, Motorola claims to have improved the durability of its devices, with new titanium hinges that can withstand an estimated 800,000 openings.
As for the photography department, the Ultra model sports a dual 50MP sensor, same as its predecessor, while the standard version comes with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
A Mixed Display Picture
The Razr 60 Ultra boasts a 4-inch external AMOLED display running at a swift 165Hz LTPO refresh rate and a brightness of up to 4500 cd/m2, although Motorola fails to specify the exact percentage of the screen where this figure applies. The internal display now offers a definition of 2992 x 1224 pixels, a notable step-up from its predecessor.
The standard Razr 60 sports an external 3.6-inch 90Hz AMOLED display and an internal display that's somewhat smaller but maintains a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
Questionable Long-Term Commitment
Fanfare aside, a major concern revolves around the support period for these devices. Both Razr 60 models come with only four years of software updates. Given the rapid pace of technology, three new versions of Android will become outdated, meaning users won't be able to enjoy up-to-date operating system features and importantly, security patches.
In contrast, competitors like Google and Samsung pledge seven years of updates for their high-end models, ensuring a longer lifespan for their devices.
Hopefully, Motorola will follow in the footsteps of manufacturers such as Honor, which recently extended support for its Magic7 Pro model to seven years, putting it in line with market leaders.
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Software Support Gap: A Closer Look
Motorola Razr 60 Series
Motorola offers the Razr 60 series three years of major Android updates and four years of bi-monthly security updates[1][4].
Competitor Comparison
Google provides its Pixel devices with three years of major Android updates and five years of security updates.
Samsung
Samsung offers some of its devices, like the Galaxy Z Flip series, with up to four years of major Android updates and five years of security updates.
Our site In essence, Motorola's support falls short compared to competitors like Samsung, while Google matches Motorola in terms of major updates but surpasses it in terms of security support.
[1]: Software Support Comparison: Motorola, Google, and Samsung | TechRadar
[2]: Future Enhancements: Will Motorola Match Samsung's Software Support? | Android Central
[3]: Motorola Extends Promise for Software Updates to Match Samsung | The Verge
[4]: Motorola Software Update Policy for the Razr 60 Series | Motorola Support
- Motorola's latest offerings, the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra, integrate high-tech gadgets, including foldables, into the world of smartphones, promising a refined winning formula for 2024.
- The Razr 60 Ultra's external display boasts a 165Hz LTPO refresh rate and a brightness of up to 4500 cd/m2, although the exact screen area is unspecified, showing twists in Motorola's approach to technology.
- In terms of longevity, Motorola offers only four years of software updates for the Razr 60 series, contrasting with competitor Google's three years of major Android updates and five years of security updates.
- Samsung, on the other hand, provides up to four years of major Android updates and five years of security updates for some devices, raising questions about Motorola's commitment to long-term support for its foldable smartphones.
