Motorola Razr 60 Review

Remember when your phone could actually fold and the most advanced thing it could do was play Snake? Well, Motorola’s decided that what we all need in 2025 is a nostalgia trip… but with OLED screens, AI assistants, and a price tag that could buy you a very decent second-hand motorbike.

This is the Motorola Razr 60, the spiritual descendant of that shiny metal clamshell you used to slam shut in a dramatic fashion after an argument. Only now, instead of being a cheap plastic thing you’d find in the bottom drawer, it’s a polished aluminium and glass contraption that bends in the middle without shattering your hopes and dreams.

Design and Build Quality

Foldable phones once felt like flimsy science experiments, the kind you’d handle with tweezers and a prayer. The Motorola Razr 60, though, feels reassuringly tough, the sort of gadget you could chuck in a bag with keys, coins, and a half-eaten biscuit without instantly regretting it.

Unfolded, it’s a blend of modern sharpness and nostalgic charm:

• Top half: a glossy 3.6-inch cover display that practically dares you to poke it.
• Bottom half: smooth, marble-like plastic that feels pleasant in the hand, even if it’s not exactly Italian leather.
• Frame: aluminium for strength without making it feel like a brick.

The hinge is the real party piece:

• Made from stainless steel for that click you can feel in your bones.
• Stays open at almost any angle, perfect for propping it up during a call or watching videos without a stand.
• Closes nearly gap-free, so no more breadcrumb graveyards in the crease.

Motorola’s also given it a small but important upgrade in survivability:

• Ingress protection: IP48, which means it now shrugs off dust specks and rain showers.
• Not for deep-sea diving, but certainly safe from coffee shop disasters.

In short, the Razr 60’s design is a clever mash-up of retro cool and modern engineering, like taking a classic Mini, giving it a turbo, and discovering it’s still just as much fun to use.

Displays – Inner and Outer Showpieces

Motorola clearly understands that if you’re going to make a foldable in 2025, the screens had better look good enough to make people stop mid-scroll on Instagram. The Razr 60 delivers on that front, mostly.

The main screen is where the magic happens:

• Size & Type: 6.9-inch foldable LTPO OLED, which is marketing speak for “it looks like a flagship and moves like one too.”
• Resolution: 1080p, sharp enough that you won’t see pixels unless you press your face against it like a weirdo.
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz for silky scrolling, which can drop all the way to 1Hz when idle to save battery.
• Brightness: Around 500 nits manually, boosting to nearly 1200 in auto mode, plenty bright enough for sunny days.
• HDR: HDR10+ support, so your Netflix binging gets the colour pop it deserves.

The cover screen isn’t just for show either:

• Size & Type: 3.6-inch LTPO OLED, tucked neatly into the top half.
• Refresh Rate: 90Hz, which is still snappy even if it’s not as buttery as the main panel.
• Glass: Gorilla Glass Victus for a bit of peace of mind.
• Brightness: Matches the inner display with roughly 1250 nits peak in auto mode.

Functionality on the cover display is surprisingly generous:

• Quick settings toggles, notifications, and a task switcher without opening the phone.
• Support for a handful of full apps (Google ones especially) and widget-based versions of others.
• A few fun little games that work closed, because why not?
• Even Google Gemini AI access for quick replies and look-ups without unfolding.

There’s still a visible crease on the main display where it folds. Physics hasn’t changed, but it’s subtle enough that you’ll forget about it after a day.

In short, the Razr 60’s displays are a bit like having two sports cars in your garage. One’s bigger, faster, and what you’ll use most of the time. The other’s smaller, handier, and perfect when you don’t want to go full throttle.

Performance and Hardware

The Razr 60 isn’t all about being flashy or competing at the top of the spec charts. It’s more like the polite friend of the flip-phone world, well-crafted, mid‑priced, and thoughtfully dressed.

Under the bonnet you’ll find:

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X
• CPU: Slightly higher clock speeds, enough to make app launches feel brisk without draining the battery instantly.
• GPU: Capable of casual gaming, though try running something graphically heavy and you’ll feel the heat… literally.
• RAM & Storage: Options for 256GB or 512GB storage (non-expandable), paired with enough RAM to keep multitasking smooth (8GB or 12GB).

Benchmark reality check:

• Quick and capable for social media, messaging, and general browsing.
• Thermal throttling appears during prolonged stress tests, not catastrophic, but you’ll notice performance dip if you push it hard for long periods.

Everyday usability is still on point:

• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor in the power button, fast, accurate, and works even with slightly greasy fingers.
• Stereo speakers with good loudness, clean vocals, and a smidge of bass.
• No microSD card slot, so choose your storage size wisely.

This isn’t a phone for benchmark bragging rights. Think of it as a well-tuned hot hatch, agile, responsive, and enjoyable, rather than a supercar that needs constant cooling and fuel stops.

Software and Features

Motorola’s kept things refreshingly clean with the Razr 60’s software, avoiding the trap of burying you under bloatware and pointless animations that look like they were designed by someone on their lunch break. It runs Hello UI over the top of Android 15, and the result is something that feels familiar but sprinkled with Moto’s own clever tricks.

The basics:

• OS Version: Android 15 out of the box, with Motorola promising three major OS updates and four years of security patches which, in Android land, is almost generous.
• UI Philosophy: Mostly stock Android, so no endless menus or features you’ll never use.
• Moto App: A neat hub where all of Motorola’s extras live, so you’re not hunting for them like socks in a dryer.

Standout features:

• Ready For: Connects wirelessly to a monitor or TV, giving you a desktop-like experience, handy for presentations or pretending your phone is a laptop.
• Moto Gestures:
  • Twist the phone twice to open the camera.
  • Karate-chop motion to turn on the torch, perfect for when you’re stumbling around in the dark.
• Cover Screen Functions: Quick toggles, notifications, widgets, and support for select apps without unfolding.
• Google Gemini AI: Built-in for on-the-go prompts, translations, and fact-finding without even opening the phone.

Motorola’s approach here is a bit like a well-kept sports car interior, minimal distractions, controls exactly where you expect them, and just enough flair to make you smile. It’s not overloaded with tech for tech’s sake, but when it does add something, it’s actually worth having.

Audio Experience

For a phone that folds in half, the Motorola Razr 60 makes a surprisingly loud racket, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s rocking a proper stereo speaker setup, so sound doesn’t just come out of one sad little hole at the bottom.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Stereo Output: One speaker at the bottom, the other doubling as the earpiece, giving you a nice balanced spread of sound.
• Loudness: Very good, enough to fill a small room or annoy someone in the next one.
• Clarity: Vocals come through clean, highs aren’t screechy, and there’s even a touch of bass, which is impressive for something this thin.

Other listening options:

• No Headphone Jack: This is 2025, after all, so it’s Bluetooth or USB-C if you’re plugging in.
• Bluetooth Audio: Supports high-quality codecs for decent wireless listening, assuming you’ve got the right headphones.
• Dolby Atmos: Onboard for a bit more spatial depth, though don’t expect it to turn your commute into a cinema experience.

In short, the Razr 60’s audio is like a good hot hatch exhaust note, not the loudest in the world, but tuned well enough to make you grin every time you crank it up.

Battery and Charging

Motorola’s clearly been reading the internet comments because the Razr 60 gets a slightly bigger battery than before… but somehow manages to last less time.

Here’s what you’re working with:

• Capacity: 4,500 mAh, 300 mAh more than last year’s model.
• Endurance: In testing, it managed around 9 hours 35 minutes of active use, which is… average at best for a modern foldable.
• Reality: Fine for a day of normal use, but power users will be reaching for the charger by dinner.

Charging options:

• Wired Charging: 30W support, goes from 0% to about 60% in 30 minutes, full in 55 minutes… if you have the right charger (not included in the box).
• Wireless Charging: 15W, which is nice for overnight top-ups without faffing about with cables.
• No Reverse Charging: So don’t expect to juice up your earbuds on the back of this thing.

Camera System and Photo Quality

The Motorola Razr 60’s camera setup is a bit like buying a stylish weekend car, it looks the part, it’s fun to use, but you probably wouldn’t pick it for serious work. You get two cameras on the back and one on the inside, with the neat foldable trick of using the main shooters for selfies via the cover display.

Rear Cameras:

• Main Camera: 64MP with OIS and autofocus, good colours, wide dynamic range, but detail can look overly processed with a hint of artificial sharpness.
• Ultra-Wide Camera: 13MP with autofocus, decent for landscapes, doubles as a macro lens for close-ups, though can get a greenish tint in some lighting.

Front Camera:

• 32MP Punch-Hole Selfie Shooter, produces crisp shots, but feels a bit redundant when you can just use the main camera with the cover screen for far better results.

Daytime Performance:

• Main camera captures vibrant, lively colours with solid exposure control.
• Ultra-wide shots look good in bright light, but edges can be soft.
• 2x digital zoom is usable, though detail takes a noticeable hit.

Low-Light Performance:

• Main camera produces bright, well-exposed images with good colour balance, though detail gets smoothed over.
• Ultra-wide struggles more, grain in the shadows, softer detail, and yellowish light sources.

Portraits:

• Solid subject separation and natural background blur, especially with the main camera.
• Ultra-wide portraits possible for group shots, but edge distortion can creep in.

Video:

• Main Camera: 4K recording with vivid colours and wide dynamic range, though low-light clips can get noisy.
• Ultra-Wide: Softer 4K, occasional focus hunting, and less consistent colour accuracy.
• Stabilisation is okay for big movements, but micro-jitters remain when walking.

The Razr 60’s cameras are perfect for casual shooters who just want nice-looking snaps for socials. If you’re chasing pixel-perfect detail and low-light mastery, you’ll find better in non-foldable phones at this price.

Verdict – Style Over Substance?

The Motorola Razr 60 is a phone that turns heads before it even turns on. It’s sleek, it folds with a satisfying snap, and it has that retro cool factor that makes people in coffee shops ask, “Is that the new Razr?” But beneath the glossy displays and clever hinge, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

What it nails:

• A well-built hinge that feels like it will outlive the battery by several years.
• Bright, punchy displays both inside and out, with genuinely useful cover screen functionality.
• Clean, mostly stock Android experience with a few genuinely handy Moto extras.
• Loud, clear stereo speakers that do justice to your music and videos.

Where it stumbles:

• Battery life that’s more “day trip” than “road trip.”
• Cameras that look great on Instagram but fall short in low light.

If you want pure performance and value for money, there are better slabs of glass out there. But if you want style, nostalgia, and a bit of folding magic in your pocket, this is one of the few modern phones that delivers exactly that.

Would We Buy It?

If you’re asking whether I’d spend my own money on the Motorola Razr 60, the answer depends entirely on which mood I’m in. The practical, calculator-wielding side of me says absolutely not. For the same price, you could get a more powerful phone with a better camera, longer battery life, and charging speeds that don’t leave you staring at the percentage bar. The mid-range chipset means it’s not exactly future-proof, and the battery endurance is only just passable for a device in 2025.

But then there’s the side of me that actually enjoys life. That side says yes, in a heartbeat. The Motorola Razr 60 is gorgeous, it folds with a deeply satisfying snap, and it’s one of the few modern phones that feels like a gadget rather than a boring slab of glass. The hinge feels bombproof, the cover screen is genuinely useful, and every time you use it in public, you get that little rush of smug satisfaction that only comes from having something different.

So would I buy it? If I wanted maximum value and long-term practicality, probably not. But if I wanted a phone that made me grin every time I opened it, the Razr 60 would be top of the list.

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Zachary Skinner

Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.