The Razr 50 Ultra is the latest premium flip phone model from Motorola. It is already on sale in various markets like India. But should you buy the Razr 50 Ultra right now or wait for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6? Let’s see how they compare.
1. Razr 50 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip 6: Taller display on the Moto?
Since Samsung has yet to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 6, an accurate specs comparison can’t be made. But we’ve covered numerous rumors and reports that offer us a better idea regarding its specs and features. It is expected to sport a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For the cover screen, you get a smaller 3.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel which could also offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
On paper, Motorola may have an edge over Samsung’s new premium flip phone. Not only is the primary screen taller, but even the cover display is larger. The main screen is a 6.9-inch LTPO pOLED display with a 1-165Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DCI-P3 color gamut, and 3000 nits of peak brightness. Its outer panel shares the same variable refresh rate with a 4-inch pOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. Both screens have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.
Samsung is a known display maker and would likely pack a bright panel on the Z Flip 6 as well. Incremental upgrades are also expected over its predecessor. But if you really need the screen real estate, Motorola won’t disappoint. Although, it remains to be seen what Samsung has in store for us.
2. Specs & Features
Both brands trade blows in terms of hardware. Being high-end devices, you get top notch specifications on the two devices. Samsung is expected to edge out in performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. This processor is faster than the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 on the Razr 50 Ultra, which is commonly found in flagship killers or affordable flagship phones.
The Galaxy Flip phones have faced criticism for their battery size, but the Z Flip 6 may bump the battery to 4,000mAh. This would make it on par with the Razr 50 Ultra. However, Motorola offers faster 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging. Samsung’s new Z Flip 6 would likely top out at 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
For optics, Samsung is rumored to have a 50MP + 12MP camera setup on the rear and a 10MP selfie shooter. The cameras on the Razr 50 Ultra packs higher resolution for the telephoto (50MP) and selfie shooter (32MP), but the main sensor matches it with a 50MP resolution.
AI is a part of the feature list on both of these phones. Moto offers a built-in Google Gemini AI assistant, which users can access directly from the external display. Samsung, on the other hand, would unveil the Z Flip 6 with Galaxy AI. So you get access to features like Live Translate AI, which solves the issue of language barriers in real time.
3. Pricing & Verdict
For a starting price tag of 99,999 INR, the Razr 50 Ultra with 12GB + 512GB configuration is a great deal for its Flip design and high-end specs. It is also on sale with an early bird discount with a 5,000 INR discount. Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a 109,999 INR price tag, which could be reflected in the Galaxy Z Flip 6 as well. We are unsure if the device would get a price hike. But it would likely cost more than the Razr 50 Ultra.
Reading the specs sheet, Motorola might seem like an obvious choice but Samsung is a veteran in the foldable phone segment. The overall experience also depends on the UI and more. So if you’re planning on spending nearly a lakh already, might as well wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s launch to get a another option to choose from.
