Motorola’s next Razr Ultra just leaked and it’s doing the one thing every other foldable maker is desperately trying to avoid

Leaked renders of Motorola’s upcoming Razr Ultra suggest the device is getting thicker, running counter to the direction every other foldable phone maker has been heading. The story gained traction when reported by Android Authority, with the device positioned as a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8.

The renders, from OnLeaks in partnership with XpertPick, show the Razr Ultra, also known as the Razr 70 Ultra in some markets, with an unfolded thickness of 7.8 mm, potentially reaching 9.6 mm with the camera bump. When folded, it measures 15.8 mm, or up to 17.63 mm including the cameras. That is a noticeable step up from the 2025 Razr Ultra, which came in at 7.2 mm unfolded without the camera bump.

The added bulk appears to be a deliberate trade-off to accommodate practical improvements. The extra internal space could allow for a larger battery, better thermal performance, faster charging, and improved camera hardware, all areas where the 2025 model already performed well.

Motorola is prioritizing performance headroom over thinness

Beyond the dimensions, the leaked renders show a design largely consistent with the previous model. The signature flip form factor is present, along with a large cover display that wraps around the dual cameras, a symmetrical frame, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A dedicated AI button also appears to be present on the left edge.

The display configuration looks unchanged, with a 7-inch inner foldable panel and a 4-inch cover screen. Those specs were already among the better offerings in the flip phone category, giving Motorola little reason to adjust them. Amid a broader wave of consumer tech stories drawing attention this week, including a robot injuring a child at an event in China, hardware reliability has been a recurring topic across the tech space.

Full specs have not been confirmed, but the new Razr Ultra is expected to launch as early as next month. The flip phone market has also faced wider scrutiny over platform practices, with a recent ruling finding that Meta knowingly exposed children to harm on its platforms, keeping device manufacturers and software ecosystems alike under public attention.