Motorola's new Razr+ has a screen so big you don't even need to open it
Motorola has officially launched its newest foldable smartphone lineup, featuring the flagship Razr+ and the more accessible standard Razr, targeting a resurgence in the flip-phone market through significant hardware upgrades. The standout feature of the flagship Razr+ is its expansive 3.6-inch external pOLED display, which provides a significantly more functional experience by allowing users to run full applications like Spotify or Google Maps, respond to messages with a full-size keyboard, and access customized panels without ever needing to unfold the device. This approach fundamentally shifts the utility of foldable phones by making the external screen a primary interface rather than just a notification window.
Internally, the Razr+ boasts a vibrant 6.9-inch pOLED screen with a high 165Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, ensuring a smooth and high-contrast viewing experience for media and gaming. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The camera system features a 12MP main sensor with a wide f/1.5 aperture for improved low-light performance and Optical Image Stabilization, alongside a 13MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro sensor for close-up photography.
To complement the flagship, the standard Razr model serves as a more budget-friendly entry point into the foldable market, featuring a much smaller 1.5-inch ticker display on the exterior designed primarily for checking the time and basic alerts. While it shares the same internal screen size as the flagship, it utilizes the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and a different camera configuration. Notably, the standard model includes a larger 4,200mAh battery compared to the flagship's 3,800mAh unit, prioritizing longevity for price-sensitive consumers. This dual-release strategy enables Motorola to compete across different price points in the rapidly growing foldable segment.
Internally, the Razr+ boasts a vibrant 6.9-inch pOLED screen with a high 165Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, ensuring a smooth and high-contrast viewing experience for media and gaming. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The camera system features a 12MP main sensor with a wide f/1.5 aperture for improved low-light performance and Optical Image Stabilization, alongside a 13MP ultrawide lens that doubles as a macro sensor for close-up photography.
To complement the flagship, the standard Razr model serves as a more budget-friendly entry point into the foldable market, featuring a much smaller 1.5-inch ticker display on the exterior designed primarily for checking the time and basic alerts. While it shares the same internal screen size as the flagship, it utilizes the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and a different camera configuration. Notably, the standard model includes a larger 4,200mAh battery compared to the flagship's 3,800mAh unit, prioritizing longevity for price-sensitive consumers. This dual-release strategy enables Motorola to compete across different price points in the rapidly growing foldable segment.