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Phone Arena
21 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The Motorola Razr+ (2025) returns with a sizzling $300 discount at Amazon
Grab the Motorola Razr+ (2025) for $300 off $300 off (30%) Amazon has returned its epic Razr+ (2025) sale, saving you a whopping $300 on the Hot Pink model. This promo will most likely expire soon, so you might want to act fast and grab Motorola's latest high-end flip phone at 30% off before it's too late. Buy at Amazon Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer Announced just about two months ago, the Motorola Razr+ (2025) briefly dropped by a whopping 30% at Amazon less than two weeks ago. Expectedly, this incredible sale didn't last long, but it's back! That means you can once again save $300 on Motorola's impressive flip phone, but only in Hot case you haven't followed promos for this particular device, know that's the Razr+'s lowest price so far. For context, the official store still sells it at its standard price of nearly $1,000 and has never actually launched a discount. Also, over at Best Buy, you get a more modest $150 discount on the Mocha if you're looking for a superb flip device by Motorola that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, grab this awesome Amazon deal, and do it soon. After all, it might vanish any new Motorola Razr+ (2025) features a stunning 6.9-inch pOLED display with gimmicky 165Hz refresh rates. Its large 4-inch cover panel looks just as good, mind you. With high brightness levels and sharp resolution, the device provides stunning the display, the Razr+ (2024) successor packs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, which delivers smooth and reliable performance across the board. That said, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 will almost certainly offer more raw horsepower. If that's your top priority, it might be sensible to wait until Samsung releases its next flip far as camera capabilities go, the device should deliver good-looking images with its 50MP main camera and 50MP ultra-wide lens. Add to this awesome package an ultra-chic design and multiple Moto AI features, and you've got an excellent flip it may not be your primary choice at its standard price, the Motorola Razr+ (2025) is absolutely irresistible at 30% off. So, if you missed your first chance to save a massive $300 on it, now's the perfect moment to finally get one.
Phone Arena
09-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Best Galaxy Z Flip 7 deals: here's what to expect this July
Motorola might have released its flip phones early this year, but a solid contender is on the horizon. Expected to launch sometime in early July, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 could offer several notable upgrades, making it a great choice for flip phone enthusiasts. From what we know so far, the upcoming device might feature a larger cover screen and a potentially better battery thanks to an upgraded battery size. Even better, the Samsung phone might come at the same asking price as last year's model or $1,099.99 for the base model. Although the unchanged asking price (if true) certainly brings good news, launch-day deals will make the Z Flip 7 even more tempting. How so? Well, retailers like the Samsung Store and Amazon, as well as Verizon and other carriers, will compete for your attention with juicy pre-order offers. Jump to: It's no secret that the official Samsung Store gives the deepest price cuts during flagship phone launches. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be no exception! This year, we expect pre-orders to include a hefty $650 maximum trade-in discount, a free storage upgrade, and a reservation credit. The free storage upgrade alone saves you $120 on the 512GB variant, letting you grab it at the price of the 256GB model. As you might have guessed, the reservation credit is only available to users who reserved a device ahead of launch. We expect it to be worth about $50 and allow you to get an accessory at the time of pre-order. Reservations usually begin two weeks before launch, so stay tuned for updates. In total, you might be able to save up to $820 on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 . That's a pretty solid discount no flip phone fan would want to miss. If history is any indication, Samsung might limit the $650 trade-in discount to select high-end devices. Last year's Z Flip 6 launched with the same discount with Galaxy S24 Ultra, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-ins Expected pre-order deals at Amazon Amazon won't leave shoppers behind during the Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-orders. This year's Samsung flip phone will most likely arrive with a free storage upgrade (which alone saves you $120). Aside from that, the e-commerce giant will most likely offer a $200 Amazon Gift Card. By the way, last year's model debuted with a bundle offer as well, allowing users to buy the Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at a lower price. We can't be 100% certain, but similar bundle offers might come up this year. Expected pre-order deals at Verizon Users seeking a carrier deal will definitely want to check out Verizon 's pre-order offer for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 . The handset may arrive for as much as $800 off with trade-ins, plus a free storage upgrade, saving you a total of $920. That said, chances are you'd have to set up a new line on select unlimited plans to grab this bargain. Last year, the Samsung Store allowed users to pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 with a carrier plan at a pretty tempting price. For instance, users could get a full year of Samsung Care+ with T-Mobile through the Samsung Store. On top of that, last year's flip arrived for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-ins and a free storage upgrade. Talk about big savings! AT&T offered the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for free during pre-orders. To get this amazing deal, users had to trade in any Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Z series device in any condition. Of course, the offer only worked with select plans, but at least it was open to new and existing customers alike. Like other carriers (and retailers), AT&T also offered a free storage upgrade during pre-orders. If the tradition remains unchanged, you might be able to pre-order the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $0.00/mo. at AT&T —who would want to miss that? Top Galaxy deals right now: If you don't feel like waiting for the new Galaxy Watch 8 series, feel free to snag a brand-new Galaxy Watch 7 on Amazon. The retailer is offering a $100 discount on the 40mm model, letting you score one of the best watches on the market for just under $200. Don't miss out! Buy at Amazon Amazon has a generous offer on the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 6, too. Buyers can now score a hefty $200 discount on this bad boy, snagging one for just under $900. With its sleek design and immense power, this handsome fella still ranks among the best phones on the market. Save while you can! Buy at Amazon If you prefer book-style foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with 512GB of storage is also getting a massive discount. Amazon is slashing a whopping $600 off the Pink model, while other colors are available at smaller price cuts. Grab yours while the deal lasts! Buy at Amazon Also see:
Phone Arena
09-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025): Expected differences
Samsung might have been first to the modern flip phone race, but in recent years it was Motorola who set the tone. The latest Razr phones were the first to introduce an edge-to-edge cover screen and with their sleek designs, they are a huge challenge to Samsung's positions. The Flip 7 finally aims to catch up to all of that. Expected to arrive in early July, the Flip 7 is said to be the first Samsung flip phone with a cover screen that goes edge to edge, just like the Razr. It will also introduce the usual improvements, with a faster chipset and hopefully a slightly bigger battery. Samsung might just be the better value this year as well, with the Flip 7 undercutting the Razr Ultra by quite a lot. Let's explore that and a lot more below. $200 off (13%) The Motorola Razr Ultra is here, and the official store has a splendid deal to help you celebrate it! For a limited time, you can buy the 1TB variant at the price of the 512GB model, which saves you $200. Select colors are available right now. Buy at Motorola Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) expected differences: Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary The biggest frustration of using a flip phone comes when you have to use the cover screen. And since it's usually tiny, you are quite limited in what you can do with it. That's why the edge-to-edge screen that Motorola introduced a couple of years ago is such a big breakthrough - it makes using a flip phone in its closed state so much easier. Thankfully, after years of delaying this upgrade, Samsung is expected to finally bring the same edge-to-edge cover screen to its Galaxy Z Flip 7 . At the same time, we don't expect a huge change in the overall size of the Flip 7 . Compared to the Razr Ultra, both flip phones are expected to be roughly the same size, but we don't have the exact measurements yet. One area where Samsung has had an advantage is the hinge. It's a sturdier hinge that can stand at a steeper angle and it overall feels more robust than the hinge on the Motorola. We expect Samsung to keep this advantage with the Flip 7 . As for water and dust protection, the Razr is rated IP48 for full water protection and some protection against larger dust particles, but not finer dust. A full dust protection has been the holy grail of flip phones, but we don't expect the Galaxy to get there this year, so chances are we will see the same IP48 rating on the Flip 7 as well. In terms of buttons, the Razr comes with a new AI Key located on the left side. Interestingly, it brings up the Perplexity Assistant, and not Google's Gemini (you can still summon Gemini with a long press on the power button). We don't expect to see a dedicated AI physical button on the Galaxy, but it's not completely out of the question. Display Differences Apart from the larger cover screen on the Flip 7 , we also expect a slightly bigger main display as well. The crease, however, while growing smaller each year is not expected to disappear completely in 2025, so it will be slightly visible on both the Flip 7 and Razr Ultra. The Flip 6 (pictured here) did NOT have an edge to edge screen, but the Flip 7 will (Image by PhoneArena) As for biometrics, both phones rely on a traditional fingerprint reader embedded in the power button on the side. We've had no issues with those fingerprints in the past and we don't expect to see any issues here either. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite humming under the hood of both phones, we can expect a very similar performance. We expect a difference in the RAM paired to the chip: the Flip 7 will likely go for 12GB of RAM, while the Razr has 16GB RAM, which is better for multitasking and power users. It's only expected that you get more storage on the base Razr (512GB vs 256GB on the Flip), since it costs a lot more. The storage type is fast on both phones, UFS 4.0, so that's good to see. Flip phones have a reputation for being... average cameras. It's just physics — it's impossible to cram in a huge sensor in these form factors. And there is no going around physics this time either, but we do expect to see some small camera improvements on the Flip 7 . Samsung has one advantage when we talk about cameras and that is the excellent Samsung magic eraser functionality that will remove parts of your images in a very seamless way with AI, so that's one point for Samsung. We will comment more about the photo and video quality on both phones after we actually review them, so stay tuned for that. With a massive, 4,700 mAh battery, Motorola shows that you can actually get good battery life out of a flip phone. Samsung definitely has a lot of catching up to do. Previous Flip generations have used a 4,000mAh battery (or even smaller), and with the Flip 7 rumors say we will get a 4,300mAh cell. Bigger than before, but still no match for the 4,700mAh battery on the Razr Ultra. And just look at the difference in charging speeds! It's massive! The Razr relies on Motorola's proprietary TurboPower, while Samsung uses the USB Power Delivery standard. Keep in mind, though, that in order to get the high charging speeds on the Razr you have to use a proper Motorola charger, and not just any high-wattage charger by companies like Anker. With those third-party chargers, the Motorola will fall back to slower speeds. Both flip phones also support wireless charging, but you get nearly twice as fast speeds with the Motorola. Remember that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 specs above are based on preliminary information and rumors, so they might change in the final version of the phone. Motorola built a very competitive Razr Ultra this year with a sleek design, big battery, and upgraded cameras. But that $1,300 price is very steep. Samsung, on the other hand, has the chance to catch up with that edge-to-edge Cover screen, and it will still have the advantage of better brand value, longer software updates and a sturdier hinge. Plus, if the base price stays at $1,100, it will make a lot more sense to the average buyer. But let's wait and see: Samsung is expected to unveil the Flip 7 and Fold 7 in early July with in-store availability expected later that month.
Android Authority
07-06-2025
- Android Authority
Here are 5 ways I actually use the cover screen on my Motorola Razr
Ryan Haines / Android Authority I love the cover screen experience that Motorola has curated for its Razr flip phones. I've said it before — often while bashing the hoops that Samsung makes you jump through to get the same usefulness from its Flex Window — and I'm sure I'll say it again, but only because I believe so strongly in it. As someone who would love to push all his friends to pick up a flip phone, it's much easier to recommend Motorola's open, easy-to-use interface, which is ready to grab and go at a moment's notice. However, just because it's easy doesn't mean people will know how to use it. Suddenly, you have this small, square display in front of you that's both a phone and not quite a phone — it works like one, yet kind of does its own thing. So, with that in mind, I thought I'd sit down and walk through a few of the ways I've started using the cover screen on my Motorola Razr (in this case, the Razr Ultra) every day. Who needs a big keyboard when a little one will do? Ryan Haines / Android Authority My love for all things flip phone started when Samsung launched its Galaxy Z Flip 4. It was my first chance to play around with the form factor, and I immediately knew it was the one for me. And, if you remember the Galaxy Z Flip 4, you'll remember that it had a tiny, inconvenient cover screen that offered little more than a quick peek at an email or the ability to read a text. Sure, you could open the door a little wider with Coverscreen OS, but it never made the cover screen big enough to use comfortably. So, when Motorola cranked its cover screen from a 1.6-inch (or so) window to a sweeping 3.6-inch panel, it changed a few things. Suddenly, I had enough space to open up a full QWERTY keyboard that still gave me just enough space around the edges to see the message I was responding to. And, with that new flexibility, the Razr's cover screen became my favorite place to respond to messages. It's much easier to tap out a quick response and then slot my phone back into my pocket without the temptation to doomscroll social media or check a hundred other things. Of course, I still do those things on the cover screen, but I don't feel quite as drawn to them. Besides, responding to messages on the Razr Ultra's cover screen isn't reserved for just texting. I've managed to keep up with Telegram group chats, Instagram DMs, and an endless stream of emails ahead of a busy summer of launches, all from the comfort of a four-inch display. Don't get me wrong — I'm not sitting here writing this article from the cover screen of my phone, but I could if I wanted to. I have time to waste? Give me a silly little soccer game Ryan Haines / Android Authority Remember when I said I like avoiding the temptation to waste time on my Razr? Well, here's where I immediately admit that was only a half-truth. Or, at least it was true until Motorola added a devious little app called GameSnacks to its cover screen. My stumble into the world of GameSnacks started in the same way as most tech reviewers — with Stack Bounce. Motorola first added it to the Razr Plus (2023), and it inspired something of a competition between all of us. We agreed to give the game our best shot, ultimately acknowledging the highest scorer in all of our reviews (you'll have to go back and read mine to find out who it was). Then, the following year, we all switched to Freekick Football in honor of the World Cup. We ran through the same competition, only to find out that none of us was good enough to earn a high score worth mentioning. Now, on my third generation with a Motorola Razr in my pocket, the world of GameSnacks is my oyster. I'm not competing with any other tech reviewer as much as trying to find the one game I can feel like an expert in. You'd think it would be easy, as GameSnacks has a few dozen titles in its pantry, but I'm still out here looking for it. Perhaps the best (most dangerous) part of wasting time in GameSnacks is that it comes pre-loaded on every Razr by default. It also automatically has a space in the cover screen slider as soon as you set up the phone. You'll need a constant data connection to play, which means it's a no-go on long flights, but I like to think of that as my forced break from screen time. This is the grab-and-go interface that Gemini was meant for Ryan Haines / Android Authority When I think about using my Razr Ultra closed, I'm usually thinking about one thing: making my own life easier. Most of the AI features that Motorola has added are designed to do the same. They do their very best to take the thinking out of my hands and try to let my phone do it for me. And the most convenient part is that I can do a lot of those things from the comfort of my cover screen — it's like a hands-free win-win. Of course, there are limits to which Moto AI features Motorola has ported to its cover screen. You can ask your Razr to Pay Attention, making a note in your digital journal, or Catch Me Up, running through your notifications like text messages, or you can ask Moto AI a question and wait for an answer. Also, if you have the Razr Ultra, you can tap into Look and Talk, which turns your flip phone into a sometimes-watching assistant, waiting for you to come within an arm's reach before it opens a Gemini Live-like interface. I've used a mix of Look and Talk and simply opening Gemini itself, depending on what answers I'm after. I usually opt for Look and Talk for a few faster tasks like kitchen questions while I'm cooking and have to work hands-free, while I'll turn around and ask Gemini for more research-oriented assistance, especially while I'm planning out what to do in Philadelphia around the Grand Slam Track event. It's proven much easier to ask Gemini for a few tips on getting to and from Franklin Field and then having NoteBook LM generate a quick podcast so I can make my plan while I log morning miles. Granted, you'll have to add Gemini to your cover screen via the app drawer — it no longer comes as one of Razr's default four apps. Welcome back, iPod Touch Ryan Haines / Android Authority Back in my pre-smartphone days, my everyday carry was an iPod Touch. As a middle-schooler, I loved that thing. It had all the music I could ever ask for (at least in my iTunes library), and it looked much cooler than the SanDisk MP3 player I got for my tenth birthday. Then, I got my LG G3, and my iPod Touch went in a drawer. My screens got progressively larger, and I had more and more control over what music I was playing once I picked up a Spotify subscription. Now, I love that my Motorola Razr has pushed me back to the good old days. By that, I mean that Motorola's Spotify widget is barebones in a good way. It doesn't let you search for songs, and you can't pick where your playlist starts; you get a grid of the last eight things you played — artists, podcasts, playlists, whatever — and Spotify takes over from there. It's like the perfect mix between my finely trained Spotify algorithm and the radio, just without the pitfalls of either one. That said, there's one fairly large problem with Motorola using Spotify as its default music widget: It doesn't work with the Playlist Studio. See, Motorola decided to add an AI-powered image generator and a playlist generator, but it would only make the latter work with Amazon Music. So, although you can create sets of ten songs to fit just about any prompt, the only way to bring them over to Spotify is to make the playlists by hand. Unfortunately, I think Motorola's new AI feature will lose out to my time-tested Spotify library in this situation, but maybe a future update will change that. I'm learning that social media is best consumed as a microdose Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you haven't figured it out by now, I use the cover screen on my Motorola Razr Ultra a lot. I'm glad Motorola doesn't give me the screen time metrics for it, because I think I'd be ashamed of just how often I whip it out of my pocket for one thing or another. However, my screentime numbers might not be too different from when I reviewed the more traditional Pixel 9 or iPhone 16. In fact, they might be just a little bit better. What I mean is that when I pull a regular old candybar-style phone out of my pocket, everything is right there. I can jump from Spotify to Instagram to TikTok and lose an hour without thinking about it. Everything is perfectly sized to the tall, thin display, which makes it easy to lose track of time. On the Razr Ultra's four-inch cover display, though, social media is inconvenient. You can keep up with the final day of the Premier League season on X (thank you, Manchester United, for beating Aston Villa), but it's tough to catch most of an Instagram post in a single frame, and Reels and TikToks come out small enough that they're not worth doomscrolling. In a way, that slight inconvenience is my favorite part about scrolling social media on the Motorola Razr Ultra's cover screen. I get just enough of a fix, but I'm more willing to pull the plug when the ads become even a little inconvenient. When they do, I simply revisit anything else on this list, and I'm immediately reminded why I fell in love with the Razr to begin with.
Phone Arena
06-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The clock is ticking on this exclusive Razr Ultra (2025) deal at Motorola
Rumors may be swirling around Samsung's upcoming Z Flip 7, but the recent Razr Ultra (2025) continues to steal the spotlight with Motorola's exclusive free storage upgrade! Not sure what we're talking about? Well, since pre-orders went live, the official store has been helping users save $200 on the massive 1TB model, selling it at the price of the 512GB variant. $1299 $1499 $200 off (13%) Amazingly, Motorola still sells its Razr Ultra (2025) for $200 off its original price in the form of a free storage upgrade on the 1TB model. The bargain might expire any minute, though, and there's just one color option left in stock: PANTONE Rio Red. Act fast and save before it's too late. Buy at Motorola We thought this deal would expire after open sales began. It didn't, and guess what else? It's been nearly a month, and this amazing sale is still available! However, the clock may finally be running out, as there's just one colorway remaining in stock. By the way, you can easily get even better savings for Motorola's ultimate flip phone. All you have to do is provide an eligible trade-in (the official store is offering quite generous trade-in discounts right now.)What's not to like about the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)? It has everything you could possibly need in a flip phone: insanely stylish design, beastly Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, and an edge-to-edge 4-inch cover screen. But the list doesn't end there! The main 7-inch OLED display supports a gimmicky 165Hz refresh rate (so does the external panel, by the way) and reaches impressive brightness levels. Although you get gorgeous visuals and responsiveness, we measured the display leans toward the cooler tone. Check out our Razr Ultra (2025) review's display measurements for more insights. Featuring a 50MP main and a 50MP ultra-wide lens, this Android phone is also quite capable in the camera department. Photos tend to have a warmer hue but not so much that they look awkwardly unnatural, and you get excellent detail. On top of everything else, the Motorola handset packs Moto AI features like Catch Me Up, Remember This, and Magic Canvas. With quick notification summaries, voice recordings with AI overviews, and more, it optimizes and improves your daily experience. As you can see for yourself, the Razr Ultra is a solid contender for the best flip phone crown. If you still haven't claimed your free storage upgrade on the 1TB model, we suggest you hurry up. After all, with just one color option remaining in stock, this exclusive Motorola Store deal might expire any minute.
