Motorola Razr Plus (2025) vs Galaxy Z Flip 7 Preview: A closer battle than ever

This year, however, the Razr Plus (2025) could catch up in terms of chip performance, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to introduce a larger cover display to match that on Motorola’s foldable.

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Motorola seems set to double down on its stylish approach. Leaked renders showcase new premium materials, including a red vegan-leather finish with elegant stitching, and even a bold, unique wood finish.

However, the Razr Plus (2025) will likely retain IPX8 water resistance and lack of any dust resistance. The sturdy hinge could also see some improvements, as some reports have hinted.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7, meanwhile, should retain the flat aluminum edges and robust build we’ve come to expect. Leaked renders hint at an expanded, more practical 4-inch cover screen—finally matching Motorola’s—and a slimmer profile.

Samsung, however, may close the gap significantly with the Z Flip 7. Leaks suggest a slightly larger 6.85-inch main screen (up from 6.7 inches). With a 4-inch cover screen also expected, Samsung will finally match Motorola in external display real estate, though likely at a lower 120Hz refresh rate.Both phones should feature fingerprint sensors on the side and face unlock, providing fast and accurate biometric security.

Rumors point to Motorola using Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, possibly paired with a massive 18 GB of RAM.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also rumored to feature either the Exynos 2500 or the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (with 12 GB of RAM). Historically, Samsung prefers Snapdragon chips in the U.S., so we might see parity between the two models in performance this year.

Software remains Samsung’s strong suit, with One UI offering polished features like Galaxy AI enhancements and excellent long-term support of up to 7 years.

Motorola might refine its image processing and add some AI-powered photography enhancements, addressing some of the shortcomings from the previous model, but no other upgrades are expected. Thankfully, we were already quite happy with the image quality from last year’s model.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 will probably reuse its successful 50 MP main camera and the reliable 12 MP ultra-wide. Last year’s model delivered pleasing photos, and while it wasn’t exactly on the level of flagships, it still performed reliably.

The key difference here is Motorola’s unusual decision to omit an ultra-wide camera. If Motorola sticks to this approach, it could remain a downside, as you can always digitally zoom but you can never digitally create a wider field of view.

Motorola is expected to slightly increase battery capacity to 4,275 mAh while keeping its ultra-fast 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Razr Plus (2024) already provided excellent battery life, so we expect solid performance again this year, although the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip could impact efficiency slightly.

Samsung might surpass Motorola slightly in battery capacity with a 4,300 mAh battery in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but likely retains slower 25W wired charging. The new Flip should also get wireless charging, although the exact supported power input is still unclear.

The Motorola Razr Plus (2025) is shaping up to be an extremely compelling foldable, potentially (finally) matching the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series in raw power, but also beating it when it comes to charging speeds.

Yet Samsung is expected to deliver significant upgrades of its own, such as a less visible crease, larger screens, and better battery life. Its long-term software support remains unrivaled, and the dust resistance is nice to have on a foldable.

For buyers, the choice might come down to personal preference—Motorola’s bold style and fast charging versus Samsung’s refined software and proven reliability. Either way, 2025 is looking like an exciting year for flip phone enthusiasts.