When the Razr 40 Ultra launched in India in July 2023 at Rs 89,999, its 3.6-inch outer display was its biggest talking point. It ran full apps, not just widgets, which made the phone genuinely usable while closed and forced Samsung to respond with a larger cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 the same month.
The main 6.9-inch foldable pOLED refreshes at up to 165Hz, the fastest of any foldable then, and the cover screen manages 144Hz. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was a generation old but still fast and cooler-running than the 8 Gen 1. The hinge folds completely flat with no gap, and the phone feels compact and sturdy in the pocket.
Compromises sit in the cameras and battery. A 12 MP main and 13 MP ultrawide produce good but not flagship-level photos, though the big cover screen makes rear-camera selfies easy. The 3800 mAh battery with 30W charging needs careful management on heavy days. It undercut the Z Flip 5 on price at launch while offering a more capable outer display.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 89,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | July 2023 |
| Segment | Foldable |
| Display | 6.9-inch, Foldable pOLED, 3.6-inch pOLED cover display, 165Hz, 1080 x 2640 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP main + 13 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 13 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP52 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 188.5 g |
| Colours | Infinite Black, Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta |
What we like
- Cover screen runs full apps
- 165Hz inner display
- Gapless, flat-folding hinge
- Fast Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
What could be better
- Small 3800 mAh battery
- Cameras trail similarly priced slab phones
- Weak IP52 rating
Who should buy it
Flip-phone buyers who want to do real work on the cover screen without opening the phone.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.