Prime Day is nearing an end, but there are still plenty of great Android phone deals hanging around if you know where to look. That said, there's one product category that hasn't received enough attention during the sale: small phones. 

As you probably noticed, Android phones have been getting bigger and bigger in recent years. That's cool if you're into that kind of thing, but there is a growing population of users who would prefer something compact and powerful over a giant display that you can barely use with one hand. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available if you prefer small phones, and many of them are on sale today. 

Since it's ending tonight at midnight PST, I'll start by showcasing Prime Day deals — but if you missed Amazon's sale, don't forget that Best Buy and Walmart are also running their own rival sale events. The picks below range from no-frills budget phones to clamshell devices, so without further ado, let's dive right in. 

What is considered a small phone?

Nowadays, small phones are considered any device with a screen that's less than 6.4 inches. Considering how many modern Android phones are 6.7-inch or larger, the category is smaller than you might think. 

What time does Prime Day end?

Prime Day 2026 is set to formally end at 11:59pm PST. That means you only have a few more hours to take advantage of the best Prime Day deals until they're gone for good (or until Amazon decides to launch another sale event later this year). 

More Prime Day 2026 - quick links

• Phones: major savings on Pixel, Samsung, and beyond
• Wearables: up to 50% off Garmin, Galaxy Watch, and Fitbit
• Tablets: Galaxy Tab, Kindle, and Amazon Fire tablets from $50
• Chromebooks: discounts on ASUS, HP, and Lenovo
• Smart Home: up to 60% off Alexa devices
• Headphones/earbuds: huge discounts on Beats, Sony, and more
• Smart TVs: cheap smart TVs from $69.99

The whole world is watching soccer (or football, depending on where you are) right now, and I was fortunate enough to attend a game here in Seattle, courtesy of Motorola, the Official Smartphone Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. I took a few Razr phones with me, including the Razr Ultra 2026, the Razr Fold, and last year's Razr Ultra 2025, to capture the game while using some of Motorola's best camera features, and one of them happens to be heavily discounted for Prime Day.

The Razr Ultra 2025 launched in 2025 for $1,299, but thanks to Prime Day, you can get nearly half off at just $684. The Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold aren't on sale for Prime Day, but Motorola still has some enticing trade-in discounts and hundreds of dollars worth of freebies you can get if you purchase either phone.

You can also check out this incredible deal on the Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup Edition.

• Prime Day returns June 23-26: see the full list of deals

Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup camera samples

Action Shot freezes each moment in time

Getting a good, clean image when players are constantly moving around can be tricky. Fortunately, Motorola's Action Shot feature saved the day on multiple occasions by increasing the shutter speed and freezing every moment in time.

Fortunately, Motorola made the button easy to access, right in the bottom-right corner of the viewfinder. And if you have a Razr Fold, you can take Action Shot further by zooming into the scene, so you can really get the shot from way up in the stands.

Camcorder Mode gives you smooth video

If you prefer capturing video, Camcorder Mode is the best way to get smooth video. Just fold your phone at a 90-degree angle and begin recording. On the Razr Ultra 2025, you can slide your thumb up and down or forward and back to smoothly zoom in and out at any moment. With the Razr Ultra 2026, you can do the same thing by tilting the device slightly to either side, all while keeping the video locked to the horizon with Horizon Lock.

And don't forget to turn on Dolby Vision for an extra pop of color, and make sure your resolution is set to 4K60 for extra smooth video.

Active Photos gives each image more context

Capturing fast-moving images and high-quality video is one thing, but Active Photos is a sweet in-between that captures the moments before you snap the photo. This is perfect for intense moments, especially if you capture someone scoring a goal, giving you additional context leading up to that special moment.

This feature is easy to access on the Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold; just tap the Active Photos icon above/next to the viewfinder (two circles and a dot). After you capture each Active Photo, you can tap the Motion button while previewing it in Google Photos to play the video, and choose to save the moment as a separate still, a GIF, or a video. Just remember to turn on Active Photos when you return to the camera app, as it doesn't stay on.

The Cover Screen lets you take the best selfies

Perhaps my favorite way to use the Motorola Razr flip phones is to take selfies with the rear cameras and the cover screen. The external display serves as a viewfinder, allowing you to take high-quality selfies without opening the phone. You can also do this when taking photos of others: just turn the external viewfinder on using the button in the top-left corner, and your friends can see themselves before you snap the photo.

But for the best zoom...

The Razr Ultra flip phones have a decent zoom range for photos and video, but if you want some serious close-up action, you'll want the Razr Fold. I was able to capture some great images of the players and spectators with up to 10x zoom. With Super Zoom Pro, the Razr Fold can also take incredible photos at up to 50x zoom, but I found I didn't need it here. Still, the option to use up to 100x zoom is here, and whether you're shooting close-up images or video, the Razr Fold can get the job done.

Good news: Prime Day is still going on, and as we're heading into the last day, this is your reminder that if you want to save a decent chunk of cash on a phone, now is the time to do so. If you're on a shoestring budget, it may seem challenging to find an affordable device that doesn't skimp on important features. That's why I'm here. Below you'll find my top recommendations for performant Android phones that are currently priced at $400 or less during Amazon's big sale.

The cheap Android phones below include premium specs like AMOLED displays, AI features, and powerful chipsets, while some of them boast a few features that may surprise you, such as built-in stylus pens and headphone jacks. Keep reading for my top picks, and don't forget that many of the best deals will only be available for Prime members. Don't feel like paying for yet another subscription? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial that lets you take advantage of Prime Day deals (and other membership benefits) without paying a penny. Just be sure to cancel your account before the first bill is due.

• Prime Day is LIVE June 23-26: see the full list of deals

When does Prime Day end?

Prime Day 2026 began on June 23rd and is set to run through Friday, June 26th. That gives you four full days to explore Amazon's best deals, although it's worth mentioning that Best Buy and Walmart are running rival sales that extend through Sunday, June 28th.

What is the best cheap Android phone?

We generally consider the Google Pixel 10a to be the best cheap Android phone for most people. The device boasts the perfect blend of premium specs with good old-fashioned bang for the buck, coming complete with a powerful Tensor chipset, flagship-level cameras, and a bunch of useful AI-boosted software tools. The Pixel 10a also sports a lovely AMOLED display, and like other Pixel phones, you're guaranteed seven years of OS and security upgrades straight out of the box.

More Prime Day 2026 - quick links

• Phones: major savings on Pixel, Samsung, and beyond
• Wearables: up to 50% off Garmin, Galaxy Watch, and Fitbit
• Tablets: Galaxy Tab, Kindle, and Amazon Fire tablets from $50
• Chromebooks: discounts on ASUS, HP, and Lenovo
• Smart Home: up to 60% off Alexa devices
• Headphones/earbuds: huge discounts on Beats, Sony, and more
• Smart TVs: cheap smart TVs from $69.99

If you want to show your World Cup pride and turn heads at games or watch parties, the Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is certainly one way to do that. I'm shocked that you're not paying a markup for the FIFA logo, either. In fact, the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is $150 off for Prime Day, bringing the cost of this great flip phone down to just $550.

As a phone reviewer, I didn't expect to switch to a phone completely designed around the FIFA World Cup — but that's exactly what happened. This special-edition Motorola Razr is the same Razr 2025 I reviewed last year, but with a soccer-inspired design and exclusive features. I dove into the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition and found five hidden Easter eggs you only get with this special-edition variant.

• Prime Day 2026 is June 23-26: see the full list of deals

This phone has a custom FIFA startup animation

The Razr 2025 has a 3.6-inch cover screen, a 6.9-inch main screen, and a generally compact form factor. For the FIFA edition, the green color and gold World Cup logos on the back stand out. However, these are far from the only changes Motorola added to the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition. The first subtle Easter egg I noticed after unboxing the device was the phone's startup animation.

Instead of seeing only the basic "Motorola" and "Powered by Android" startup logos, the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition boots up to a background image of stadium stands and a soccer ball. You see this unique animation every time you turn your FIFA edition Razr on, and it's a cool touch. It appears whether the phone is folded or unfolded, but so you can't miss it.

Hear a custom ringtone with World Cup cheers

By default, the Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition comes with a custom ringtone you can only get on this phone. It's the "official tournament jingle," and I'd describe it as hype music. The sounds you hear on World Cup broadcasts or in a stadium, you can hear from your phone every time you receive a call. It quickly becomes a party trick that makes your Razr stand out and instantly highlights your World Cup fandom.

Enjoy a World Cup 2026 wallpaper

While perhaps not as special as the startup animation or ringtone, the FIFA wallpapers you get with this limited-edition Razr 2025 phone tie the entire experience together. The default one is a green wordmark design with the "26" logo in green, of course symbolizing the FIFA World Cup 26 games.

When you power on the Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition and see the exclusive wallpaper, the front and back of your foldable perfectly match to show your tournament pride.

Watermark your photos with a FIFA World Cup border

I've always found the camera watermarks offered by select Android brands to be a neat way to brand your photos. With this Razr special edition, you can add the FIFA World Cup logo as part of the watermark for your photos. There's nothing cooler than commemorating a World Cup win or remembering your gameday experience with a custom watermark.

Hold a rear case that looks like a field

I'd be remiss if I didn't specifically mention one last Easter egg on the back of the phone. Motorola says this special-edition colorway is inspired by the look of a field, and I definitely see it. The back of the phone is textured and full of shades of green and turquoise. The sides are aluminum in a green finish, adding to the grassy aesthetic.

On top of the field-inspired design, you get the Motorola and FIFA World Cup 2026 logos in gold. The entire experience feels thoughtful, and it's something World Cup fans can appreciate.

Best of all, this is a standout phone under the hood. It's not a sloppy device using the FIFA logo for clout — I gave the Razr 2025 a 4/5 star rating, and it definitely holds up in 2026. Getting this phone for $550 during Prime Day when most flagships start at over $1,000 feels too good to be true.

All Prime Day 2026 - quick links

• Phones: major savings on Pixel, Samsung, and beyond
• Wearables: up to 50% off Garmin, Galaxy Watch, and Fitbit
• Headphones/earbuds: huge discounts on Beats, Sony, and more
• Smart Home: up to 60% off Alexa devices
• Tablets: Galaxy Tab, Kindle, and Amazon tablets from $50
• Smart TVs: cheap smart TVs from $69.99
• Chromebooks: discounts on ASUS, HP, and Lenovo

T-Mobile may get all of the attention when it comes to Android phone deals, but if you're looking for an affordable wireless solution with no hidden fees or confusing contract, the subsidiary Metro by T-Mobile might be the carrier for you. 

Owned and operated by its namesake, Metro by T-Mobile offers plans that start as little as $40 per month for a single line, and you might even get a free phone when you select the right membership tier. But which plan is right for you and are the free devices worth it? Let's break it down. 

• See the full list of deals at Metro by T-Mobile

What does a Metro by T-Mobile plan come with?

All three mainline Metro by T-Mobile plans come with unlimited talk, text, and data on T-Mobile's vast network, plus you get a five-year price guarantee and access to exclusive discounts and offers on T-Mobile Tuesdays. 

Go with Metro's $50/month or $60/month plan and you'll get all of the above, in addition to mobile hotspot data, a Google One membership, and included upgrades on phones. The premium $60/month even comes with unlimited premium data and international benefits. 

Bringing multiple users to Metro by T-Mobile? All three plans get cheaper the more lines you add, dropping to as little as $25/month per line when you add four lines. 

• More MVNO deals: Mint Mobile | Visible | Boost | Tello | Cricket

Motorola's Razr series continues to be my favorite, and this year, Motorola stepped up its camera game, offering better and brighter sensors with better dynamic range and incredible zoom. But better sensors are just part of the equation: you also need to make sure your cameras are set up and primed to help you take better photos.

These are some of the camera features I changed on my 2026 Motorola Razr models to give me the best experience. Note that many of these features are available for the Razr Fold and/or the Razr Ultra 2026, but may also be available on the Razr Plus 2026 and Razr 2026.

Color

Similar to the phone's display color profile, Motorola lets you change how the Razr processes color in its images. You can find this by tapping the sparkle icon at the top of the camera viewfinder. Here, you'll find three options: Natural, Vivid, and Signature Style, though I'll mostly focus on the first two.

The Natural style offers a "true-to-life" color style, while the Vivid option boosts saturation to make colors really pop. You can't edit either of these options, but I find that the Natural color style offers fantastic color reproduction in the Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold.

Like with the display color profile, I don't care for the Vivid color option, as it seems to oversaturate images, although this will obviously depend on your preference.

You can also select the Signature Style; however, this is a bit more involved and requires training the camera by editing images in the Google Photos app.

Composition

Most smartphone cameras don't enable composition features by default, but as someone who constantly tests various phones, I like to turn them on to help me compose similar shots across models. On the 2026 Razr series, you'll have to navigate to Camera Settings > Capture assistant to enable the Assistive grid and Leveler.

The Assistive grid will provide a visual rule-of-thirds grid, which is great for composing shots, while the leveler will help you keep your images level with the horizon.

Cover screen and preview

One of the benefits of having a foldable phone is the cover screen. On the Razr series, the external displays offer considerable utility, with features you can easily enable or disable. On the top left corner of the camera viewfinder, you'll find a rectangular icon. Tapping it will cycle through two features (on the Razr Fold, the screen must be open), one of which enables an external viewfinder. This lets people see themselves while you're taking photos, making it easy for them to compose themselves the way they want.

The other cover screen feature includes animated cartoons, which you can use to capture the attention of younger children. If you go into Camera Settings > Camera Cartoon, you can choose which cartoons you want on the external display or simply shuffle through them.

I also like to toggle the No Crop option for External Display Preview in the Camera Settings, which means on the Razr 2026 flip phones, you'll be able to view the entire viewfinder, not just a square cropped version.

On both the Razr flip phones and the Razr Fold, I toggle on the Instant Review option, which should flash a quick preview of the captured images on the cover screen if you don't want to turn on the live preview.

As for the Razr Fold, you can take this even further by enabling a secondary preview on the internal display. This only works when the phone is open: tap the icon furthest to the top left of the Camera viewfinder to enable the preview. Whenever you take a photo, it displays the image on one side while keeping the viewfinder open on the other, so you can continue taking photos or view scenes side by side.

Selfies and portrait

On the Razr Fold, you can take better selfies with the rear camera sensors by tapping the little person icon in the top-left corner of the camera viewfinder (when the phone is closed). This will prompt you to open your phone while keeping the camera viewfinder on the external display.

However, you can also choose whether your selfies appear as they do in the viewfinder or as you do in real life. This essentially flips the perspective of the selfie, and it is completely up to your own preference (I like to mirror the image, myself). To change this, navigate to the Camera Settings and toggle Selfie Mirror on or off, depending on your preference.

Portrait Mode is a way for smartphones to mimic DSLR cameras by applying a bokeh effect around the subject. On Razr phones, you can adjust this effect by navigating to Portrait in the Camera app carousel and tapping the ⨍ symbol. You can use the slider to change the intensity of the bokeh effect from 1 to 6, depending on your preference.

Additionally, you can use the Portrait beautifier to change your appearance by tapping the face icon. This includes options like smoothing, toning, slimming your face, and even making your eyes look larger, although I prefer to leave this feature off and let my natural beauty speak for itself 💅🏾.

Camcorder Mode

Camcorder Mode is a feature unique to flip phones, and Motorola gives you a certain level of control over it. Head to Camera Settings and tap Camcorder Mode to open the menu. You can make things easy by toggling on Auto Recording, which automatically begins recording when you fold the phone 90 degrees, or by enabling a short 3-second timer.

Additionally, the Razr 2026 series features a new Rotate to Zoom feature that will zoom in or out when you tilt the phone either way. And thanks to Horizon Lock, the video remains still even when you tilt to zoom, which is pretty neat.

Gestures

One of the best things about owning a Motorola phone is the gestures. You can enable the Quick Capture feature in Settings or the Camera Settings, which lets you open the camera by simply twisting the phone twice. You can also control which camera it opens: the rear camera or selfie camera. On Razr flip phones, you can also choose whether to open the default camera or Mirror mode.

The Razr series also has Air Gestures for the camera, which lets you take a photo just by showing your palm to the camera. It will begin a short countdown to give you time to position yourself for the image.

You can take this further with palm-based video control. Show your palm to begin recording a video, then make a fist at the camera to stop recording. You'll see a large fist icon with a circular countdown when the phone recognizes a fist. I find it quite aggressive and will see a fist when I'm not making one, so I leave this feature off.

Video

When it comes to video recording, I find it best to leave the resolution at 4K and 30fps for most scenarios. Fortunately, you can easily change the resolution and frame rate from the viewfinder. You can also go up to 8K at 30 fps, but that's overkill for most situations.

I will say that while the Razr Ultra and Razr Plus 2026 support Dolby Vision, I would keep it off. I don't like the way it processes colors, as they often appear too saturated and the lighting feels a bit overexposed. But if you have the Razr Fold, you'll find an extra button in the video viewfinder in the shape of a video recorder. Tap this to enable the Video Enhancement Engine, which greatly enhances color and tone while minimizing noise.

Additional video settings can be found in the Camera app settings, where I recommend toggling on Auto Frame Rate for better low-light video, AI Audio for Audio Zoom capabilities (focuses the mic on the zoomed-in area), and Efficient Videos for smaller video sizes.

Situational features

Razr phones have a few more situational camera features that I would recommend keeping in your back pocket, as they could come in handy when you find yourself in a situation that calls for them. Here are some features that you'll want to remember to use:

• Action Shot: If you're trying to take a photo of a fast-moving subject, tap the icon of the running person in the viewfinder. This increases the shutter speed and uses AI magic to keep the subject in focus, making it a more reliable option than the main camera mode. Only the Razr Fold lets you zoom while using Action Shot.
• Group Shot: Similar to Best Take on a Pixel, this will ensure that everyone in the shot has their eyes open so they all look their best.
• Photo Booth: This fun feature automatically takes 4 photos and arranges them into a collage. You can then edit said collage by adding additional photos and changing the layout.
• Active Photos: This saves a short clip of the scene when taking a photo. When you view it in Google Photos, you can play the video (which also includes audio) and even save it as a video, GIF, or a separate still photo (without the Motion attached). Unfortunately, this feature doesn't remain on, so you'll have to turn it on each time you open the camera.
• Horizon Lock: This is a pretty cool video feature that keeps the video locked to the horizon no matter how much you move or tilt. This is especially good for fast-moving or sports videos, giving you a super steady clip.

Some of these features are hidden in the More section of the camera carousel. However, you can tap the pencil icon and move them into the main carousel if you want quick access to them.

The Motorola Razr Fold has arrived, and there's a lot to like about Motorola's first book-style foldable. From its performance to the impressive cameras, the Razr Fold is a great first attempt at this type of foldable phone, making it a worthy competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup.

But even though the Razr Fold just hit store shelves, we're already looking forward to the next iteration and how the company can improve upon an already great package. So, after spending several weeks with the Razr Fold, here's what I want to see out of the Razr Fold 2027.

More colors

Lately, Motorola is known for its bold color choices, especially since partnering with Pantone a few years ago. Just about every Motorola smartphone is offered in exciting colors and finishes, such as vegan leather, Alcantara, and wood, which helps phones like the Motorola Razr 2026 stand out even more.

The Razr Fold is sort of the odd one out. Sure, Motorola still uses alternative and premium-feeling materials besides glass, which I appreciate. However, the Fold is only available in two colors, and they're basically black and white. This sort of runs counter to Motorola's color philosophy, which tends to steer away from "safe" colors.

On the one hand, I get that this is Motorola's first book-style foldable, so it wants to play it safe by offering just two color options. It is a rather expensive phone, and Motorola may use this to gauge demand for future models.

With any luck, the Razr Fold 2027 will add one or two more color options to its roster. After all, it's a great smartphone, and probably the best Motorola flagship since the Razr Ultra 2025, so I would like to see Motorola really show it off with bold color options.

More configurations

The Razr Fold is a powerful phone, and a big reason for that is the fact that Motorola paired the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 16GB of RAM. That's enough to run plenty of on-device AI features and tons of open apps without the phone breaking a sweat. However, with the RAM crisis inflating prices across the board, perhaps it's time for Motorola to consider offering more than just one configuration for the device.

This is a strategy Samsung utilizes with its devices. For example, it offers three RAM/storage configurations for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, starting at 12 GB/256GB and going up to 16GB/1TB, allowing Samsung to offer the phone at a variety of prices.

Motorola could do the same thing with the Razr Fold 2027, not only to benefit consumers willing to pay more for higher RAM and storage, but also to offer a cheaper model, perhaps with just 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For many on-device AI features, 12GB is plenty, and 256GB is a good amount for many people, especially as cloud storage options become more prevalent.

This way, the Razr Fold 2027 could start at a lower price of, say, $1,700, allowing Motorola to further undercut its rivals.

Magnets everywhere

The Motorola Razr Fold has great charging specs, offering 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. That last one is particularly interesting, especially since achieving such speeds will likely require a very specific type of wireless charger, like the Motorola TurboPower 50W Wireless Charger. Wireless charging this fast is often hard to come by (it's not even on Motorola's website) or expensive.

Instead, I would love to see Motorola offer the Razr Fold 2027 with Qi2 charging capabilities, especially given how the standard is growing and how many Qi2 chargers are already out there. Furthermore, the Razr Fold should come with built-in magnets to fully take advantage of the standard, unlike Samsung's stopgap Qi2-Ready implementation.

Sure, charging may be limited to just 25W with the Qi2.2 standard, but that's still plenty quick (many Samsung phones charge at the same speed using a cable), and if you need faster charging, you could just plug it in. Frankly, I would be willing to cut the wireless charging speed in half if it means I get to attach magnetic accessories to my phone or stick the Razr Fold on a magnetic stand without needing a case.

A truly flagship chipset

Performance on the Razr Fold is pretty spectacular, despite the fact that the phone is running a sub-flagship chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a step below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it's more in line with the original Snapdragon 8 Elite, albeit with lower clock speeds. Still, given how volatile smartphone pricing has been in 2026, it's no surprise Motorola didn't go for the top-of-the-line chipset, likely to keep costs down while providing plenty of performance.

It's a strategy Motorola is known for with its flagship foldables, with its previous highest-end Razr phones generally opting for sub-flagship options rather than the most premium chip available. The company changed that up with the Razr Ultra 2025, which sported the Snapdragon 8 Elite, so we hoped that would be the case with this year's Razr models.

But while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is still a great chip, it would be nice to see the Razr Fold 2027 running on whatever flagship chipset we get from Qualcomm, which will likely be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. This would help it compete better with some of the best foldables from Samsung and others.

Motorola might even consider giving it a flagship MediaTek chipset, as the company isn't shy about mixing chips among the Razr series, as the lowest-end Razr flip phone usually runs a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. This could potentially help offset costs, as Qualcomm isn't exactly cheap.

And again, Motorola can help offset the cost of its next Fold by offering more configurations, giving it more wiggle room to feature a more premium chipset that we expect to see in a flagship of this caliber.

Better durability

The Razr Fold is a pretty solid phone, especially as foldables go. It has an IP48 and IP49 rating, meaning it's largely protected against water ingress and water jets. You can get it wet or submerge it, and it should be fine in most common conditions (although it's not completely waterproof).

That said, dust protection leaves a bit to be desired. That "4" means it's protected against dust particles 1mm or larger, but anything smaller could still cause some damage.

Right now, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the only foldable phone with full dust protection, meaning it is possible. And given that consumers are still concerned about foldable durability, the Razr Fold 2027 should step up its protection to give them more peace of mind.

And on that note, I would like to see more cases and screen protectors available, both first and third-party. After all, you can never be too safe when it comes to a $1,900 product.

The Motorola Razr Fold has one of the best cameras on a foldable phone, thanks to its triple 50MP system and Pantone-Validated sensors. However, it's not just the sensors themselves that make the cameras great, but the software behind them.

Motorola has a few interesting tricks up its sleeve, such as Action Shot for fast-moving objects and Signature Style to create your own color science. But one interesting new feature is Frame Match, which sounds a bit like the Add Me feature on the Pixel 10.

You may not have heard of this feature, but with summer just around the corner and plenty of people likely to travel for the World Cup, the feature is perfect for taking better vacation photos, especially if you wanna be in them.

What is Frame Match?

Frame Match is a feature that helps users frame a photo just how they like it. You take a photo to create an overlay of the scene you want to take a photo of. The idea is that you can then give the phone to a friend or a friendly stranger, and they will see the overlay. You can then position yourself in the photo while the person taking it lines up the overlay with the scene in the viewfinder, ensuring it's framed exactly how you want while you're in it.

As someone who often tries to capture the best angles of others but is often underwhelmed with photos others take of me, I actually really love this idea.

Inspiration seems to have been taken from one of our favorite Pixel features. Add Me is a neat feature that lets one person take a group photo, and then they can be added into the image by giving someone else the phone and making sure they're lined up with the original photo. That way, no one is left out of the group pic.

Theoretically, you can probably do as much with Motorola's Frame Match, although I haven't tried this method yet.

For now, this feature is available on Motorola's latest smartphones, including the Razr 2026 series. It will likely come to other Motorola smartphones, such as its 2025 models, although it's not guaranteed.

How to use Frame Match

1. Open the Camera app.

2. Scroll through the carousel of camera modes until you reach Frame Match.

3. Tap the shutter button. This will take an initial image that will act as an overlay.

4. Give someone else the phone and move into the frame.

5. The person taking the photo can increase or decrease the opacity of the overlay using the slider at the bottom (they may have to tap the icon with the five squares to open it).

6. Once the images are lined up and you're positioned in the photo, the person taking the photo taps the shutter button to take the complete photo.

The result should be a photo with you in it and at the angle of your desire, ensuring you're getting the best parts of the scene into the image without having to direct the person capturing the photo. Motorola does the work for you.

This feature sounds perfect if you're traveling this summer

I don't expect to do much traveling this summer, but I can already think of some fun ideas that I would love to try out if I were. Imagine you're in Paris and want to snap a perspective shot of yourself with your finger on top of the Eiffel Tower. Or you're in Italy and want a fun shot of you "holding up" the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You know, typical tourist stuff.

Frame Match should make the process a bit smoother, especially if you know exactly how you want the scene to be captured. It's your vacation and your memories, after all, and your photos should come out exactly how you want them to.

When I received the Motorola Edge 2026, I wasn't expecting much. These mid-range offerings are usually forgettable — and I said as much in my Edge 2024 and Edge 2025 reviews. Boring design, middle-of-the-road specs, and nearly zero exciting features are the hallmarks of this price segment. But something is different about the Motorola Edge 2026.

I already had a good feeling about it from looks alone, based on Motorola's initial announcement, and I knew my intuition was right the moment I unboxed the phone. It's not just the superb design and build quality that make this phone special, though. Motorola seems to have improved every complaint I had about the Edge series over the past few years with this release, and that's definitely more than surface-deep changes.

This year has proven to be an incredible boon for the mid-range market, and that couldn't have come at a better time, too. Now, even Motorola is delivering a superb entry into a price range they've historically struggled with.

The difficulty isn't deciding if the $500-600 price range is the right segment for you to buy this year, but which company's excellent mid-range phone to choose from, and the Motorola Edge 2026 offers some very compelling reasons to say hello, Moto.

The Motorola Edge 2024 and 2025 both retailed for $549.99 at their respective launches, and neither phone felt worth that price. Despite a $50 price increase to $599.99, the Motorola Edge 2026 feels like a phone far worthier of that price tag.

The Edge 2026 is available unlocked at Best Buy and Motorola.com, while AT&T, Verizon, Cricket Wireless, Spectrum Wireless, and Xfinity Mobile will also carry the phone almost certainly at a lower price than the unlocked version.

The phone ships in a single Pantone Martini Olive colorway, which features a lovely textile-like texture on the back, complete with wonderful complementary metal accents on the camera island and around the frame.

The leading edge

Motorola's design team has grown leaps and bounds over the past three years. The Edge 2024 ushered in smoother curves for the camera hump plus improved vegan leather materials, while the Edge 2025 further improved things with an IP69 rating and better overall build quality. But those phones both suffered from poor performance, mediocre cameras, and a lack of long-term software updates. Plus, some people hated the curved glass on the front.

All but one of those problems has been fixed on the Motorola Edge 2026. Paramount to this experience is a processor and camera upgrade that made me actually enjoy using the phone, which are two things I specifically disliked about the last two years' models.

Not only that, but the Edge 2026 is substantially shorter and smaller than the Edge 2025, and it makes all the difference in the world. At nearly 10mm shorter and 2mm narrower, plus with widely curved corners and semi-curved sides that melt elegantly into the back, this phone feels incredible to hold. Motorola has officially figured out the thing nearly every other phone manufacturer seems to miss, and it makes me never want to put down this phone.

You'll also never notice its weight in your pocket, which isn't something I can say about many phones these days. A 160g phone feels like unearthing a lost treasure from a forgotten past, and it, along with the fantastic overall design, makes this the best-designed slab phone in 2026. Yes, that means even over those extremely expensive flagship models from any other company.

Despite a diminutive size and weight, this phone's battery is the same capacity as the giant Galaxy S26 Ultra, although it easily lasts about two days per charge, and it charges even faster, too. It's not quite OnePlus charging speeds, but it beats most other companies in this price range — especially Samsung. You'll easily get a day and a half with heavy usage on this, and lighter usage will certainly yield 2-days of use per charge. Just make sure to enable Charge Boost in the battery settings.

It's also got a fantastic OLED display that's completely flat (so you can find a good tempered glass screen protector), features Motorola's excellent flicker-prevention setting to disable PWM dimming, and sports true 10-bit colors (which means no temporal dithering). The biggest difference between this and a flagship display is brightness. Motorola advertises this as a 5200-nit display, but I measured actual peak brightness at just 700 nits, even with sunlight mode enabled.

A clean, bloatware-free software experience

The Motorola Edge 2026 launches with Android 16 and doesn't include the level of bloatware we saw on last year's phone. I dislike the 1Weather service that the stock weather widget uses, as it's full of ads and annoying notifications about things that are strictly not weather-related, but that's easy enough to swap out for something else.

Even some of the would-be bloat options, like the Glance lockscreen, aren't enabled by default, making this phone feel fresh and fast from the outset. Motorola's software has always been one of my preferred flavors of Android due to its excellent gesture capabilities and clean interface, and it makes this phone feel like a great middle ground between the featureless entry-level phones and the almost too feature-rich flagship models.

For example, lots of other vendors ship their phones with duplicate types of apps. Google Photos and a local Gallery app, several different AI assistant apps, more than one Files app, etc. Motorola doesn't do this, and it makes the experience better (and less confusing for a lot of people).

Even Moto AI and the Moto AI key made their way to this phone, which also supports using other AI agents besides Motorola's own, such as Perplexity and Copilot.

The only Moto AI feature I regularly used was "Pay attention," which I assigned to a double-click of the Moto AI key. This instantly starts recording and transcribing, which is something I use regularly in my line of work, but can also be incredibly handy for people who regularly attend meetings.

Solid camera performance

If I compare its camera to the Nothing Phone 4a Pro — my current favorite in this price segment — the Motorola Edge 2026 regularly pulls out better dynamic range, and I like its color science a bit better than Nothing's. The best examples of this are in the picture of the orange trampoline park, where Motorola pulls in the proper color of the LED strips on top of the trampoline netting, and in the table hockey shot, where Motorola's shot really grabs the highlight details in the table's design.

I also love the shallow depth of field on the 3x telephoto camera, which lets me get great shots of food, flowers, and distant fog-covered mountains. But I've found that Motorola's processing tends to oversharpen things when compared to Nothing, and a comparison of the details in each image proves that Nothing has a distinct advantage here.

The built-in auto macro mode is also a bit broken on this release and will automatically switch to the ultrawide macro camera, even if I disable the option. I genuinely hate using the ultrawide camera for macro shots on any phone, as it's almost always the worst-looking version of a shot. I'd much rather use the telephoto camera and step away just a bit, but I can't do that on this phone until the auto macro feature gets fixed.

Finally, a mid-range Moto phone I can recommend

Overall, though, this is Motorola's strongest mid-range offering in as long as I can remember. Maybe even their strongest yet, and its design, great performance, good camera, and lasting battery life create a genuinely good phone that you're going to love to use. That's particularly true if you're on a carrier like Verizon, which has very limited phone options.

I haven't been able to recommend a mid-range Motorola phone in years, and I'm happy to say (for Motorola's sake) that this year is different from the rest. The Edge 2026 is an excellent buy, even at full price, and some good carrier deals (and maybe even Prime Day-style sales) will make this an even better buy.

The summer travel season is upon us, which means many folks are searching for a new Android phone to accompany them on their adventures. There are plenty of devices that should serve as ideal companions when you hit the road, although finding the perfect phone for you may take a bit of research. Fortunately, I'm here to help.

When shopping for a travel-ready Android phone, you'll probably want to prioritize battery life and camera hardware first and foremost. You may also want to confirm that your new device has eSIM compatibility and a rugged build. Needless to say, I've gathered some of my favorite Android phones for travel into this guide, with versatile selections from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and beyond. Wherever you're going and however much you want to spend, your new feature-packed travel buddy can be found below. Happy trails!

Which Android phones are best for travel?

The best Android phone for travel will depend on a few factors, such as where you're going, what you'll be doing, and how much you want to spend. Taking in the sights in some famous international city? You'll want a device with a good camera. Planning a white-water rafting trip or a long-distance hike? The answer will be a rugged phone with good battery life and a high water-and-dust resistance rating.

That being said, I selected the phones above because they're some of the most versatile and complete phones on the market. The Google Pixel 10 Pro, for instance, is packed full of the latest camera tech and handy AI features such as real-time Voice Translate, while the OnePlus 15 boasts up to three days of battery life AND an impressive IP69K water-and-dust resistance rating.

What features should I look for in a travel-ready smartphone?

Like I mentioned above, desirable features in a travel phone will depend on where you're going and how you're planning to use the device. With that said, I would prioritize battery life, camera tech, and durability above all else when choosing a phone for your summer travels.

After all, modern smartphones are not just for calling and checking social media. In many situations, your Android phone will be your boarding pass and train ticket. It might also be your translator, map, and even your wallet, so it's important to choose a phone that will handle all of these jobs with ease.

What is eSIM?

Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules, or eSIM, is a digital technology on many smartphones that replaces the physical SIM card used to store user information on a device. In other words, it's a relatively new technology that lets you easily swap phones or wireless plans in minutes, rather than having to move a tiny physical chip from one device to another.

Phones that are eSIM-compatible are particularly useful when traveling, since you can quickly switch to an international phone plan directly from your device. It's also better for security reasons, since you won't have to worry about a physical chip being tampered with or stolen. Some compatible devices will even let you manage multiple eSIMs simultaneously, which means staying connected while traveling is easier than ever before.

What you need to know

• Motorola is prioritizing comfort over gimmicks with the new Edge 2026, pairing a slim, lightweight design with features built for everyday use.
• The Edge 2026 weighs just 160.5g and measures 7.22mm thin, making it one of the more pocket-friendly smartphones in a market dominated by larger devices.
• The bundled Moto Buds 2 bring premium audio features including dual-driver audio, Hi-Res Audio, Spatial Audio, and up to 55dB active noise cancellation.

Motorola has unveiled the new Motorola Edge 2026 and the Moto Buds 2, and they seem to blend a day-to-day comfort-oriented design with audio accessories designed for all-day listening.

The first thing you’ll notice about Motorola’s new phone is its design. At just 7.22mm thick and weighing only 160.5 grams, the Edge 2026 is a lot slimmer and lighter than many competing devices. That’s coupled with a slim form factor that’s becoming a rarer find in a sea of oversized phones.

Motorola may be a little on the small side, but the display is no slouch. The phone sports a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a crisp Super HD resolution of 2640 x 1216, Pantone-validated color support, 10-bit color depth, and up to 120Hz refresh rates. It has a peak brightness rating of 5,200 nits, which should make it far easier to see outdoors when the sun is shining directly on it.

No-nonsense daily performance

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450 processor with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB storage. It runs Android 16. Motorola isn’t marketing the phone as a gaming powerhouse, but the hardware should be powerful enough to easily handle everyday multitasking, streaming, social media, and productivity tasks.

On the optics side, Motorola seems to be pushing past the modest expectations of the mid-range. The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera based on Sony’s LYTIA 710 sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera that can also be used as a macro shooter, and a dedicated 10MP telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom. Selfie fans also get a 50MP front-facing camera. Motorola is also adding features like Adaptive Stabilization, Ultra HDR, Action Shot mode, Frame Match, and up to 30x Super Zoom to help users get more out of the hardware.

Battery life seems equally promising. Motorola has packed a 5,000mAh battery into the Edge 2026 and promises up to 50 hours of battery life under mixed-use conditions. When you need to recharge, the phone supports 60W TurboPower charging and 15W wireless charging.

One of the more practical upgrades is the durability. The device comes with both IP68 and IP69 ratings, which means it’s dustproof, water-resistant, and even resistant to high-pressure water jets. The device is also MIL-STD-810H durable with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the display for protection. They’re not flashy features, but the kind you’ll appreciate when your phone takes an unexpected tumble or is caught in inclement weather for the first time.

Motorola is also bundling the phone with the new Moto Buds 2. The earbuds have 11mm dynamic drivers and 6mm planar magnetic drivers, support Hi-Res Audio and Spatial Audio, and offer up to 55dB of active noise cancellation. Another highlight is battery life, with Motorola claiming up to 48 hours of total playback with the charging case. The package is completed with features like Bluetooth 6.0, dual-device connectivity, and low-latency gaming support.

The Motorola Edge 2026 starts at $600 in the U.S. and will be available through Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Motorola's online store beginning June 11. Meanwhile, the Moto Buds 2 come in at $100.

Android Central's Take

The smartphone industry has become so fixated on branding AI that the benefits of useful upgrades are often lost in marketing speak. Most users will notice a lighter phone, a brighter display, and longer battery life every single day. They’re more likely to see those improvements than an AI feature they try once and forget about. That doesn’t mean the Edge 2026 will dominate its segment, but it’s refreshing to see a company focus on practical upgrades instead of pretending every product launch needs to reinvent the smartphone. A phone that’s just better to live with is honestly more innovative than another AI-powered feature that nobody asked for.

Motorola's Razr 2026 lineup has only been out for a few weeks, but it didn't take long for retailers and wireless carriers alike to drop some exceptional deals on the innovative foldables. The Motorola Razr (2026), for instance, was already the most approachable device of the bunch, but you can get the flip phone for FREE when you add a line with an Experience or Better Value plan at T-Mobile. 

✅Recommended if: you're a T-Mobile customer who needs to add a line to your service account, but you don't want to pay for the most expensive data plans; you're interested in trying one of Motorola's new flip phones but you want to save some money at the same time.

❌Skip this deal if: you're not a T-Mobile customer and you're not willing to switch; you prefer the simplicity of unlocked phones; you can afford the Motorola Razr Plus or Razr Ultra (2026).

Just like its predecessor, the 2026 Motorola Razr remains the perfect entry-level flip phone for most people. Straight out of the box, you get two gorgeous AMOLED displays with a durable folding hinge, while under the hood you get the power of an upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chipset and a larger battery capacity than the 2025 phone. The clamshell device is also equipped with a new 50MP ultrawide lens and some new Android 16 features that are simply a blast to use.

So what's the catch? Well, the base model is a bit chunkier and less powerful than the 2026 Razr Plus and Razr Ultra, so it's worth looking around a bit to see if you can find a good deal on those more-expensive phones before you commit. 

It's also worth mentioning that last year's Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is a better phone than the standard Razr (2026) in just about every way imaginable, and that device gets discounted pretty heavily on a regular basis. With Prime Day just around the corner, it'd be understandable if you wanted to wait and see if the last-gen phone will get a straight discount worth considering.

Don't get me wrong: the Motorola Razr (2026) a versatile, budget-friendly flip phone that should satisfy foldable enthusiasts and newcomers alike, but I'd only take advantage of this deal if you're a new T-Mobile customer or looking to switch. For everyone else, there are plenty of other Motorola Razr deals to explore.

Motorola has finally entered the premier foldables market in 2026 with the launch of the Razr Fold. First unveiled at CES 2026, the phone is now on sale, making it Motorola's most expensive smartphone today. In the time we spent reviewing it, we can confidently say that the Motorola Razr Fold gives stiff competition to Samsung and Google's offerings. But it's expensive, and in the same ballpark is yet another Motorola flagship foldable begging for your attention.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is the latest iteration this year, and prices have gone up, bringing it into the Razr Fold's territory. The Ultra is a more compact phone with a flagship processor while still delivering great battery life. Let's compare the two phones to see which one you should put your money on.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra 2026: Design and display

It might be natural to assume that the phone with the smaller footprint should also be slimmer, but that's not the case. If you're looking for slimness, the Razr Fold has the Razr Ultra 2026 beat. Unfolded, the Fold measures just 4.7mm compared to 7.2mm on the Ultra. When folded, the Razr Fold is still moderately slim at 10.1mm vs. 15.7mm on the Ultra. Size-wise, the Razr Ultra is easier to handle thanks to the smaller dimensions.

The Ultra is also far lighter than the Razr Fold, weighing 199 grams vs. 243 grams. As far as build quality and toughness go, both phones do an excellent job, with each having a unique feature. The sturdy glass and aluminum body aside, the Razr Ultra 2026 is also MIL-STD-810H certified to survive falls, but it only has an IP48 rating. The Razr Fold lacks the military certification, but it is IP48/ IP49 rated for maximum water resistance.

The displays on both the Razr Fold and the Razr Ultra 2026 are phenomenal in their own right. Let's start with the Fold, which comes with an 8.1-inch folding pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 6,200-nit peak brightness. Then there's the outer display, which is an expansive 6.6-inch panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000-nit peak brightness. This display is also protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3.

The flip-style Razr Ultra 2026 boasts a 7-inch folding screen with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate and up to 5,000-nit peak brightness. The outer display is a 4-inch edge-to-edge display with the same refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits of brightness. This screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic.

The outer displays on both phones perform very well under any condition. Touch response is great, colors are vivid, and the high brightness makes the screens easily legible even under direct sunlight. The only thing to decide here is which size you're most comfortable with. The Razr Fold has the added advantage of supporting an active stylus called the Moto Pen Ultra, but this is sold separately.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra 2026: Hardware and specs

The Motorola Razr Fold costs $1,899.99 at launch, and it comes in a single variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Keep in mind that Motorola is known to drastically slash the prices of its phones during sales or even a few months after launch, so I fully expect a more attractive price very soon.

The processor in the Motorola Razr Fold is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and not the 8 Elite Gen 5. It's still a flagship, though, and handles multitasking and heavy games really well. We tested it with titles like Honkai: Star Rail and Where Winds Meet at the highest settings and found no performance issues when playing.

The Razr Ultra 2026 comes in two colors and sells for $1,499 with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It's $400 cheaper than the Fold, which isn't a small amount, since you can easily buy one of the best cheap phones for that difference. Motorola hasn't upgraded the processor in the 2026 version, as it uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite from the 2025 model. This chip still has plenty of life left in it, so it's not a big deal, but I can see how it won't sit well for some, considering the price hike.

Thanks to the silicon-carbon battery tech, Motorola has managed to squeeze a massive 6,000mAh capacity in the Razr Fold, giving it incredible battery life. Charging speed is also very fast, thanks to 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. To get both these speeds, though, you'll need the appropriate charging adapters. There's no Qi2 charging support, which I find a little disappointing.

The Razr Ultra 2026 is no slouch, though. For its size, you still get a pretty big 5,000mAh capacity with 68W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. The battery life of both phones is really good and will easily last you a full day on one charge.

Motorola's software has generally been slick over the years, and its AI features have also gotten better, but there's still room for improvement till it reaches Samsung's or Google's level in my opinion. Then there's timely software updates and long-term support, which haven't been its strong suit. I hope the Razr Fold is the first phone to bring about that change, as for the first time, Motorola is promising seven years of OS upgrades, in line with Samsung and Google.

The incredible versatility is one of the main reasons you should consider buying the Razr Fold. You can easily open and use up to three apps at once in split-screen mode. Simply drag the app from the taskbar and choose the window size you want. There's an option to open a fourth app too, but this has to be done as a floating window. Then there's Desk Mode, which turns the Fold into a smart desk display showing you the clock, calendar, and upcoming tasks. All of this is handled beautifully without any hiccups.

The Razr Ultra 2026 also has some software tricks, but not on the same level as the Fold. My main gripe, though, is that the software update commitment is still three years for this phone, which could have easily been longer considering the Fold gets seven.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra 2026: Cameras

The Motorola Razr Fold has more cameras than the Razr Ultra 2026, and arguably even better ones. Our in-depth camera review of the Fold blew us away with its amazing quality against phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V6. Motorola has truly stepped up its camera game with fantastic Sony Lytia sensors. You get three 50MP sensors on the back, and 20MP and 32MP selfie cameras for the outer and inner displays, respectively.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 gets a new camera sensor and a few new camera features, which are cool. The updated Camcoder Mode lets you perform zoom-in or zoom-out actions by simply twisting your wrist, all while keeping the horizon locked. The lack of a dedicated telephoto camera limits the zoom capability of the Ultra, though.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra 2026: Which one should you buy?

If you're planning to spend more than $1,500 on a foldable, I would strongly recommend the Motorola Razr Fold over the Razr Ultra 2026. The Fold is the more versatile phone; it's slimmer, has better cameras, bigger displays, and lets you be more productive if you also throw the stylus into the mix.

The form factor might take some getting used to, but when it's folded, it should feel like a standard smartphone. Plus, you'll have many more years of OS upgrades, which is important when you're spending this sort of money.

The Razr Ultra 2026 is simply too expensive for what it offers. If it's the flip style you're after, then I suggest picking up the 2025 Razr Ultra at a much lower price while you can. You won't be losing out on much compared to the 2026 model, plus you can save a good chunk of change for accessories like a fancy case.

The Motorola Razr Fold was officially released on May 21st, but you may have noticed that actually buying the foldable phone was a little more challenging than usual. Indeed, deals on the innovative device have been few and far between since launch, so I've done the work of tracking down the best offers so you don't have to go looking.

The new Motorola Razr Fold sports a durable folding hinge with an ultra-lightweight design that should give Samsung a run for its money, plus you get two stunning AMOLED displays and superior protection from the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 construction.

The foldable phone is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and features an enormous 6,000mAh battery that belies its thin build, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage as standard. The best part is that the phone starts at $1,899 before any deals are applied, which makes it $100 cheaper than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Whether you want a trade-in discount on the unlocked phone or a FREE device from T-Mobile, keep reading for the best Motorola Razr Fold deals on the web (so far).

Quick links

• Motorola Razr Fold review: ★★★★⯪
• See the best Motorola Razr (2026) deals of June 2026
• T-Mobile: get the phone for FREE with eligible line
• Best Buy: up to $800 off w/ trade-in
• Motorola: up to $500 off w/ trade-in, free earbuds and Moto Tags (4-Pack)
• Verizon: TBA
• AT&T: TBA

Motorola Razr Fold deals

Didn't find anything today? Check back later to see what's new: more Motorola Razr Fold deals are sure to go live in the coming weeks.

Motorola's first book-style foldable phone has finally hit the streets, but most folks will have a tough time affording the Razr Fold without a good deal. Fortunately, T-Mobile has you covered with an offer that will get you the innovative smartphone for FREE when you add a line with the Experience Beyond plan. No trade-in is required, and both new and existing T-Mo customers are eligible. Enough said. 

Although the Motorola Razr Fold was officially released on May 21st, few retailers carried the phone at launch and even fewer were offering it at a reasonable price. By giving away the Razr Fold for free, T-Mobile is clearly trying to be the one and only spot where folks should seriously consider ordering the foldable phone today.

• See the full list of deals at T-Mobile.com

We've been waiting a long time for Motorola to release its book-style smartphone, and the Razr Fold doesn't disappoint. Straight out of the box, you get an ultra-thin, lightweight device with two glorious pOLED displays and a durable folding hinge that should make Samsung nervous. 

The foldable is also equipped with a huge 6,000mAh display (a shocker given its thin build), the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and 16GB of RAM for unstoppable performance.

Motorola still lags a bit behind the competition when it comes to AI features and first-party accessories, but the OEM has clearly proven that Samsung and Google aren't the only companies that can produce outstanding foldable phones for the masses. 

Just like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, however, the main sticking point with the Razr Fold is going to be its steep $1,700 price tag. Fortunately, there are T-Mobile deals like this to lessen the blow. Unless you plan to grab the phone unlocked during the upcoming summer sale season, this is the only Motorola Razr Fold deal that you should be considering right now.

Interested in trying one of Motorola's latest Razr flip phones? Check out my guide to the best Motorola Razr (2026) deals of the month, where I share all of the best offers on the base model Razr, the Razr Plus, and the premium Motorola Razr Ultra.

Motorola officially unveiled the 2026 Razr series in April 2026, and to nobody's surprise, it was just a mild refresh of the 2025 models. The base Razr 2026 model has been Motorola's most popular so far, which is why it gets four new colors compared to the rest. Other than a few nips and tucks, Motorola has done something unexpected. It slashed the Razr 2026's base storage to 128GB (depending on where you get it) and raised the price by $100. It's a rather odd strategy to pull for your most popular model, but here we are.

While the 2026 Razr doesn't make much sense if you already have the 2025 model, what about the 2024 Razr? Units of this two-year-old model are still being sold online and at nearly half the price of the 2026 model. We absolutely loved the 2024 Motorola Razr, so this really begs the question — which one do you buy?

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2024: Design & displays

Even after two years, the 2026 Motorola Razr has the exact same dimensions and weight as the 2024 model. I was hoping for a slimmer and lighter phone, but that hasn't happened. Both phones are 7.3mm thick when unfolded and 15.9mm when folded. They weigh 188 grams, which isn't bad and is about the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The good news is that phone cases should be interchangeable, so you'll have plenty of variety.

What has improved is the dust protection. From just an IPX8 rating on the 2024 Razr to an IP48 rating on the 2026 model, you should expect stronger resilience against solid particles. The 2026 model is also MIL-STD-810H-certified for ruggedness, a feature absent even on the 2025 Razr. Hinge durability has also improved from stainless steel on the 2024 Razr to titanium on the 2026 model.

On the surface, both phones might look quite identical, but the 2026 Razr is sturdier and more durable.

Like the dimensions, the displays on both models are pretty much the same, too. The 2026 Razr and 2024 Razr feature 6.9-inch folding screens with 120Hz refresh rates and up to 3,000-nit peak brightness. The external display is the same, with a 3.6-inch AMOLED panel, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,700-nit peak brightness.

Usability should be nearly identical on both phones. The 2024 Razr's displays were a joy to use during our review, with excellent sunlight legibility, snappy touch response, and fantastic colors. The massive outer display lets you use most apps without needing to unfold the phone, which we found mighty convenient.

Since there haven't been any major changes to the displays on the new model, you should have a similar experience no matter which you choose.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2024: Specs & hardware

The Motorola Razr 2026 starts at $800 for the 256GB model. There's also a 128GB variant available at carrier stores like Verizon. This is quite the price bump for minor changes, and what used to be a $700 phone with the same storage. It comes in four PANTONE shades (shown above) called Hematite, Violet Ice, Bright White, and Sporting Green.

The 2024 Motorola Razr isn't officially sold on Motorola's site anymore, but you should easily find it on other platforms like Amazon for around $399. This is for the 256GB variant, which makes it an incredible value. The 2024 model comes in three shades: Koala Grey, Beach Sand, and Spritz Orange. Finding the shade you want might get tougher as there are probably limited units in circulation right now.

You can see the full specifications comparison in the table below.

The Motorola Razr 2026 uses an updated MediaTek Dimensity 7450X SoC, compared to the Dimensity 7300X SoC found in the 2024 Razr. In our experience using the latter phone for a better part of a year, performance was never really an issue. Apps and games ran smoothly on the 8GB of RAM, and the same should be true for the 2026 model. The upgraded SoC should help deliver more efficient AI performance, too.

Battery life should get a nice boost with the 2026 Razr thanks to the larger 4,800mAh battery. The 2024 Razr already got a nice boost in battery life with its 4,200mAh capacity, and the newer model should do even better. Charging speeds have stayed the same with both models supporting 30W wired and 15W wireless charging.

The 2026 and 2024 Motorola Razr models have been promised three Android OS generation updates. The 2026 model ships with Android 16, while the 2024 model came with Android 14. Motorola seemingly rolled out the Android 16 update for the 2024 Razr a few months ago, which leaves it with just one upgrade left: Android 17.

When we reviewed the 2024 Razr, not all of the advertised software features had launched yet, but over time and with subsequent updates, things got a lot better. Motorola's AI features have also matured a lot since then, but still trail behind what Samsung and Google offer.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2024: Cameras

One of the biggest underwhelming things about the Razr 2024 was the camera experience. The main 50MP sensor was good for most casual shooting sessions, but the 13MP ultrawide was average at best. Apart from that, the camera app was quite finicky in the beginning with random stutters and slowdowns, but this improved with updates. More than anything, we were a bit disappointed by the overly processed look of all the photos the 2024 Razr took.

These issues have been mostly fixed with the 2026 Razr. Colors are handled better, although the Razr 2026 can still struggle with dynamic range. The ultrawide experience is better thanks to the 50MP camera sensor. Video recording capabilities are the same on both phones, with the maximum supported resolution being 4K at 30fps.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2024: Which one should you buy?

The Motorola Razr 2026 is the more future-proof phone for sure, but I can't recommend spending $800 on it right now, since we all know the price will drop in the next few months. Motorola is famous for delivering deep discounts on its products during sales, so it's only a matter of time before we see a correction. The 2026 Razr will deliver better battery life, better gaming performance, and will get more OS updates. But if you just want the Razr experience without spending so much, I'd say settle for the 2024 model.

The Razr 2024 is still one of the best Motorola phones out there, and you're really not losing out too much in my opinion. It's still due to get Android 17, the displays are practically the same as the 2026 model, and battery life is solid. Plus, at just $400, there isn't any better foldable at this price, so you'd better grab it while stocks last. Even after the final OS upgrade, the phone should continue to get security updates and patches for another year or so.

If you currently have the 2024 Razr and are not having any major issues, you might want to skip the upgrade to the 2026 model, and there isn't that much new to justify upgrading.

What you need to know

• Research company, Omdia, reported on the U.S. smartphone market for Q1 2026, stating it has dipped by 3% YoY.
• The company says that rising memory and storage costs aided this decline, as well as "restrained carrier upgrades."
• Samsung dropped 5% YoY, but it still led the charge for Android, taking up 24% of the market; however, Apple (down 3%) took the number one spot with 60%.
• The only Android maker to go positive was Motorola, which marked an 18% growth in the U.S. smartphone market.

Reports discussing how smartphones performed in Q1 are surfacing, and they're telling the story of a struggling market.

The research company Omdia shared a press release this morning (May 27), highlighting how the U.S. smartphone market performed in Q1 2026. According to its research, the market did not perform as well YoY (year-over-year). Omdia states the market dipped by 3% YoY in Q1, as companies shipped 33.4 million units across the country.

The cause? Omdia says "shipments were pressured by a more restrained carrier upgrade environment, rising memory and storage costs, and delayed device launches that compressed sell-through for key premium models." Though the decline was "modest," Omdia could not ignore the aforementioned catalysts behind the market's decline in Q1.

The situation breaks down company performance, too, with Apple leading the charge with 60% of the U.S. phone market. However, the company isn't unscathed, as Apple posted a 3% dip in Q1. Coming in second is Samsung with 24% of the U.S. market, shipping 7.9 million phones. Omdia says that the Korean OEM actually marked a 5% decline, which was likely aided by the late Galaxy S26 launch. It also states that despite the S26 series' later debut, it outperformed the Galaxy S25 by 25% in pre-orders.

Google fell quite short, shipping 800,000 phones in Q1 and accounting for 3% of the market. However, Motorola made a splash early this year. The company took up 11% of the market from January to March, and is the only company that went positive with an 18% growth. Omdia's data suggests this could be attributed to its "refreshed" Moto G selection.

A lot of moving parts

Omdia breaks down the market in terms of sectors, such as the premium and entry-level (even mid-range). Its report says that the premium market (devices priced $800 or more) saw a small 1% decline in Q1. Curiously, entry-level devices increased by 8%. These phones, typically priced under $300, could've been aided by prepaid plans and the like. The research company predicts that the struggles hounding the market early in 2026 will continue.

It projects that 2026 could decline by 4% overall for the U.S. smartphone market.

We're having a different discussion than we were earlier this year when Q4 2025 reports came out. Now, this was a different story, as that report concerned global smartphone shipments. Either way, globally, smartphones rose by 2.3%, and Samsung and Apple led the charge. Samsung shipped 61.2 million units globally in Q4 2025, taking up 18.2% of the market. Apple took up 24.2%, shipping 81.3 million units.

What you need to know

• Motorola was accused of slipping an affiliate link to users' Amazon purchases when using the app, discovered on its recent 2026 foldables.
• Another report states that the company would briefly throw users into a fake website link (and use a false affiliate code) from a real fashion influencer who utilizes neither.
• Motorola delivered a statement to Android Central, stating that this issue was "unintended" and that it has worked "quickly" to resolve it.

There's been some questionable activity from Motorola recently regarding its interactions with your Amazon purchases.

This issue was first reported on the Android subreddit by a user with a Razr Ultra 2026. According to their report, the pre-installed "Smart Feed" app supposedly slips into shopping apps to "steal affiliate revenue" (via TechRadar). In practice, the user states that opening the Amazon app on their phone would "instead open the browser and send me to some sketchy looking url, which then redirects to amazon.com with an affiliate code."

It gets even stranger when the user states they went through their device's network traffic and found that Motorola was constantly pinging "devicenative.com." It's under the assumption that Motorola relied on Device Native for this process. Slipping in an affiliate link would award Moto a cut of your Amazon purchase, even though you have never interacted with an official or appropriate affiliate link from the company. It's worth noting that it's not confirmed if this affiliate link was offering a cut to Motorola (which only makes this weirder).

A post by 9to5Google went into more detail, stating the redirect link that would briefly appear in Chrome before your Amazon app sent users to a fake website for a fashion influencer. The publication says that not only does the influencer not list this website on any of their pages, but their affiliate code doesn't line up, either.

Android Central reached out to Motorola about this issue. The company delivered the following statement:

This is a curious issue

It's interesting to say the least that this was a function of the Smart Feed app to begin with—and never caught beforehand. Regardless, much like our friends at TechRadar, we're also getting strong flashbacks to what Honey's Chrome extension did. You might've seen Honey mentioned everywhere before. Nowadays? Not so much. The platform was caught in some shady affiliate link dealings. During purchases, it would quietly swap out affiliate links from reputable creators and influencers for its own codes.

This would slide over a cut of the purchase to Honey, instead of where it should've gone. Since then, Google has severely cracked down on shopping extensions available for Chrome. The company tightened its rules and banned the possibility for shopping extensions to add their own affiliate links or mess with your shopping cookies.

Android Central's Take

I think we're all thinking the same thing right now. Motorola's response to this is... timely. It was quick to "rectify" this issue that users have experienced with its app and the Amazon app. The entire situation is weird, though. I'm not entirely sure this will be the end of it, considering how big of a mess this has become. It's clashed terribly with users online, and information like this only makes more people raise a brow.

The new Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is an excellent phone with one big problem: its price. With its retail tag of $1,499.99, the clamshell device is simply out of reach for many folks, which has led some to consider the last-gen Razr Ultra as a viable alternative.

Last year's Ultra is just as good as the 2026 phone in many ways, after all, and thanks to a new deal from Amazon, you can get the unlocked Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for as little as $699.99 today. That's a full $800 cheaper than the 2026 Razr Ultra, which makes going last-gen seem like a no-brainer for as long as this deal is active. How do the two phones compare, and what are you sacrificing by going with the 2025 Razr Ultra? Let's break it down.

Skip the 2026 Motorola Razr Ultra — last year's model is $800 cheaper at Amazon today 

✅Recommended if: you want a powerful clamshell smartphone and you don't mind going last-gen; you prefer the simplicity of buying phones unlocked.

❌Skip this deal if: you want the latest in flip phone technology, and you don't mind paying for it; you want to wait and see if the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) gets discounted this summer.

Before I start comparing the two phones, it's worth judging the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) on its own merits. As far as overall bang for the buck is concerned, you can't really do much better than last year's Ultra. The clamshell device still impresses with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16GB of RAM, plus you get a titanium reinforced hinge, all-day battery life, and 512GB of battery life straight out of the box.

The 2026 version of the Razr Ultra upgrades the battery life and camera tech, but that's pretty much it. There's no new chip, the displays are largely identical, and you don't get any added software support. They're both great phones, to be sure, but unless you're an avid Motorola enthusiast or money isn't an object, there's really no reason to go with the 2026 model over last year's version.

That said, there is one more thing to consider. The fact that Motorola increased the price of the Ultra by $200 likely isn't sitting well with consumers, so I wouldn't be surprised if the company decided to discount the phone (and the rest of the 2026 Razr lineup, for that matter) during the upcoming summer sale season. Prime Day 2026 is just around the corner, after all, and you never know what Amazon discounts lay ahead.

Motorola's latest lineup of foldable phones has finally arrived, and while we haven't seen too many Razr (2026) deals just yet, there's one offer that deserves your immediate attention. 

For a limited time, AT&T will give you the new Motorola Razr Plus 2026 for only $4.43 per month when you join the carrier and add a line with an unlimited plan. No trade-in required!

Only new customers are eligible and you'll have to use an installment plan to be eligible, but if you're interested in trying one of the world's best flip phones for as little cash as possible, this Motorola Razr promotion is worth the small amount of fine print. 

• See the full list of AT&T deals available today

Get the 'best flip phone for the price' for less than $5 per month at AT&T

Usually priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB configuration, the brand new Motorola Razr Plus (2026) is compact and versatile, with two gorgeous pOLED displays, a titanium hinge, and 12GB of RAM straight out of the box. 

The flip phone is also powered by the efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, plus you get an upgraded battery, some new camera tech, and five years of software updates guaranteed. 

Technical specifications aside, the Motorola Razr Plus (2026) simply feels good to use. It has the same dimensions as its predecessor — which means Razr Plus 2025 cases will fit — and the feature-rich software means you will continue discovering new useful tricks on the phone for many months to come.

Of course, nothing's perfect, so what's the catch? Well, the 2026 Razr Plus isn't a dramatic improvement over its predecessor (it even uses the same CPU), so there's no need to rush to AT&T's website if you're still happy using your Razr Plus (2025). It's also worth mentioning again that this AT&T deal is only available to new customers, and you'll still have to pay the $35 activation fee before you can receive the new phone.

All in all, AT&T's deal is a great opportunity if you're looking for a new wireless plan and a new flip phone in one fell swoop. If you can afford to spend a little more and the need isn't urgent, however, it may be worth waiting a bit to see what other Motorola deals are on the horizon.

Over the past two weeks, I had the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 folded up in my pocket. Its diminutive form factor felt comfortable and reassuring, but also like déjà vu. I've used this phone before — twice, in fact — and while I love using it, there was nothing fundamentally different from my previous experience with the 2024 and 2025 Razr Plus.

So I performed a little experiment. During my review, I swapped my wife's Razr Plus 2024 for the 2026 model to see what she thinks. While I use dozens of different phones all year long, she's been faithfully using the Razr Plus 2024 for nearly two years now, and used two Samsung Z Flip models before that. She's an avid flip phone fan, and the seemingly minuscule upgrades on this year's Razr Plus were exactly what she was looking for.

Looking at Motorola's marketing and the even more anemic spec sheet, you might wonder why. This year's phone has identical dimensions and weight to the previous two years of Razrs, and it even shares the same processor as the Razr Plus 2024 that I upgraded her from. For $100 more, it doesn't seem like you're exactly getting much from this model, but usage has proven that feeling wrong.

While I used it to snap pictures of the annual Bonsai festival in town over the weekend, or went on a local version of a Spartan race the next day, I never ran into battery life problems, something that can't be said of some previous Razr models. That part was my wife's favorite upgrade on the phone as well, and we both noticed the camera upgrades right off the bat.

And the phone wasn't done surprising me. While "the same look at last year's phone" is often a negative point, it's not just because of a lack of excitement; it's because you also have to buy new cases and other accessories to work with your phone. The Pixel 10a is a perfect example of this annoying design tweaking. With the Razr Plus 2026, you don't have to get new cases. They all fit perfectly, and that's exactly how it should be in these iterative upgrade years.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 is available in a single color — Pantone Mountain View, a soft-textured green vegan leather — as of May 21. You can get it at Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola's website, as well as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile for $1,099.

Most Razr 2026 deals will get you the phone for a lot less, and some even include freebies like a case or something else. Motorola is selling the phone with a free pair of Moto Buds Loop, for instance, and some carriers may even have lower-priced phone configurations with more or less storage.

There's something strangely cathartic about flipping a phone open and closed. It's a feeling that disappeared during the decade and a half that candybar phones took over the scene, but Motorola resurrected the Razr form factor in 2019 and has been improving it ever since.

Sure, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor inside doesn't exactly feel like it belongs in an $1,100 phone, but it's still plenty capable and has better thermal management than the "true" flagship processors. In daily use, you simply will not notice a difference between this processor and the more powerful one found on the Razr Ultra, and I'd be willing to bet the crowd that prefers the Razr's style doesn't care about hardcore 3D gaming, the only real place a more powerful processor might make a difference.

Instead of spending money upgrading that, Motorola chose the real pain points: battery life, camera quality, and durability. RAM and storage issues this year mean basically all phones are getting a price increase, and the only ones that don't are even more recycled versions of last year's phones than this one.

The 500mAh battery increase for this phone compared to the 2024 and 2025 models doesn't sound like much, but in practice, it means a few more hours of use. That's just enough to properly get through a full day on a single charge. That's even the case if you play a lot of mobile games, something both my wife and I find ourselves doing in our downtime.

I do need to applaud Motorola for its engineering excellence on this phone, too. The aluminum hinge was swapped out for a titanium one, which not only increases durability quite a bit, but it's also lighter than aluminum.

That means the 500mAh silicon-carbon battery magically adds no weight to the phone since the hinge is lighter. I noticed that my wife's 2024 model, which has shiny sides all around, has some very obvious scuffing on the hinge, which is the only place often uncovered with flip phone cases. Hopefully, the titanium keeps this from happening with the 2026 model.

And again, I need to stress the importance of Motorola not changing the design at all. While it would have been nice to get an AI key like the Razr Ultra Fold has, it would have been the only change in the design and would have been an annoyance. I wish more companies would follow this act during the iterative years between big design changes, as my wife simply took the case she loved off her 2024 model, slid it onto the 2026 model, and moved on with her life.

I'm also blown away by Motorola's complete lack of marketing on the camera upgrades here. When Android Central was briefed on the Razr family ahead of the launch, camera changes or upgrades were basically unmentioned. Even the spec sheets look nearly identical, except that Motorola swapped the useless 2x telephoto camera for an ultrawide this year.

The ultrawide camera isn't just a great addition for practical purposes; it also adds Horizon Lock capability to the phone, which is a massive upgrade to video recording stability when you need it.

Given the removal of the telephoto camera, you might think this phone has worse zoom capability. I'm happy to say that you and I were both wrong in that regard, and I'm quite frankly puzzled by it. Again, based on the specs, this year's phone should have worse zoom detail at any zoom level, but it doesn't. In fact, even at 4x and beyond, the 2026 model — that's the one with no telephoto camera — sports far superior zoom detail. A genuine WTF moment, for sure.

Of course, you might be wondering how this phone compares to the Z Flip 7, or even the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8. Samsung packs a faster processor in that phone (though it's not much faster), and its software is more feature-rich in some ways, but it falls behind Motorola in several key areas.

First and foremost is the cover screen, an area that Motorola has consistently beaten Samsung in since the big redesign of the Razr line in 2023. Samsung somehow made the Z Flip 7's cover screen less functional than previous models, too, which left us scratching our heads in our Z Flip 7 review.

The displays and cameras are also notably worse than Motorola's efforts, and that's even more true this year than ever. Samsung's foldables have often had worse cameras than the competition, and the company doesn't seem to be changing that with this year's releases, if rumors are true. Plus, Samsung's AMOLED displays are unusable for anyone sensitive to PWM dimming, while Motorola offers a way to swap out PWM dimming for something more comfortable.

And while the Razr Plus 2026's battery is only 200mAh bigger than the Z Flip 7, Motorola offers nearly double the charging speed as Samsung, so you can quickly top up in a pinch before heading out the door.

All this to say that while the Razr Plus 2026 isn't the most impressive year-over-year upgrade by any means — a fact made worse by the $100 price increase — Motorola clearly focused on fixing the real problems its users had.

Realistically, Razr Plus 2024 and 2025 users shouldn't bother unless they get a killer deal, but if you're coming from a standard Razr (Razr Minus?), this will be a substantial upgrade in every way. It's also a terrific buy if you're looking to get a flip phone for the first time, especially with this year's enhanced durability and the improved five-year software update promise.

Motorola has a new big-screen foldable to challenge Google and Samsung, and it sports a feature fans long for — stylus support. Right after Samsung axed S Pen support on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Razr Fold brings stylus-compatible foldables back to the U.S. less than a year later.

In many ways, the Motorola Razr Fold and its optional Moto Pen Ultra companion are better than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and its S Pen. Unlike Samsung's foldable offerings, the Razr Fold uses an active Pen Ultra stylus with Bluetooth connectivity that works on both the cover and main displays.

Officially, the Moto Pen Ultra is a $99 add-on for the Razr Fold, but you can get the stylus for free right now when you buy a Razr Fold from Motorola. The accessory's separate nature is one drawback, and another is that the Pen Ultra has a somewhat bulky charging case and must be powered independently of the foldable. For those reasons, I expected to view the Pen Ultra as an unnecessary expense and another thing to lug around or charge.

As it turns out, Motorola thought of almost everything when it comes to the Pen Ultra. It can do so much more than simply help you draw, annotate, or write. If you have a Razr Fold or are planning to get one, the Pen Ultra is a must, and these are the six things you need to try with it.

Take a screenshot

The Moto Pen Ultra connects to the Razr Fold over Bluetooth, enabling features that otherwise wouldn't be possible. One of those features is called Knock Knock, and it lets you take a screenshot by hitting the bottom of your pen against a flat surface twice. It's a neat trick that, in my testing, works beyond flat surfaces — I can double-tap my arm with the Pen Ultra, and it'll capture what's on my screen using the Knock Knock tool.

To start using it, open the Settings app with the stylus connected and tap Smart Pen in the list. Then, tap Pen Controls and find Knock Knock listed under Gestures. Flip the toggle beside Knock Knock, and you're able to immediately start using your pen to take screenshots.

Remember that Motorola doesn't recommend using Knock Knock on either of your Razr Fold screens, as it can damage them.

Track your pen's location

With an active stylus that uses a separate charging case for storage, it's easy to worry about losing the pen, charging case, or both. One of the things I liked about Samsung's S Pen Fold Edition is that it slotted into a Galaxy Z Fold case for easy storage. However, Motorola did think of this and added a neat location tracking feature for the Pen Ultra. It's important to note that the Pen Ultra itself does not have a built-in tracker; instead, there are two Razr Fold features that help you keep track of your stylus.

You can receive reminders when your stylus is out of its case by navigating to Settings > Smart Pen > Out-of-Case Reminders. After flipping the toggle, you can get reminders either five minutes, 10 minutes, one hour, or one day after it is left outside the charging case. There's also a toggle next to Last known location that, when enabled, records the pen's location when you last removed it from its charging case.

In the settings app's Smart Pen page, under Last known location, you can view the exact coordinates of the location where you most recently took out the Pen Ultra. This might help you remember where you used it last, making it easier to track down if you ever lose it.

Draw in any text field to type

Another cool trick you can do with the Razr Fold and the Moto Pen Ultra is to use your stylus to draw in any text field. This one doesn't require changing any settings — simply take out your pen and start drawing in a text field, and Motorola's software will convert your handwriting into text in real time.

It's a handy feature that lets you quickly fill out a text field while in the process of using your stylus. Instead of putting it down and typing with your fingers, you can simply draw in the text field with the pen, allowing the software to handle the conversion.

Take a photo or start a video

By default, you can use the Moto Pen Ultra in certain Motorola apps, including the Camera. The toggle is called Use Pen Actions in Camera under the Smart Pen settings page and the Camera submenu. With the Camera app open, you can press the side button on the Pen Ultra once to take a photo or start or stop video recording, depending on the camera mode.

It's like having a remote control for your smartphone camera, and there's no better form factor to take advantage of one than a foldable. The Razr Fold is like a tripod, and you can prop it up somewhere while using the Pen Ultra to take pictures remotely and discreetly. This way, everyone can be in the group photo without having to use photo timers or AI editing features.

Customize the Moto Pen Ultra side button

Speaking of that side button, it's the key to maximizing your Moto Pen Ultra. With the pen connected, open the Pen Controls menu in the Settings app and look for Long-press button. Tap that menu, and you'll see a list of actions you can trigger with that shortcut. They include Annotate, New note, Hover to magnify, and Circle to Search. When you long-press the Pen Ultra side button, you'll be able to quickly jump into one of those features.

I love Circle to Search, so I've set the Pen Ultra to launch that experience when I long-press the side button. The Annotate option marks up your screen, and Hover to magnify enlarges certain parts of your screen as you hover over them with the stylus. Whichever option you prefer, you can select it in the stylus' settings.

Use the virtual Moto Pen Ultra toolbar

The other side button utility is the Toolbar, which opens when you short-press the Pen Ultra. Or, you can tap the pen's floating screen bubble to open the Toolbar. Either way, you'll get a quick button for the Pen Ultra's settings and access to four shortcuts when you open the Toolbar. Luckily, you can customize exactly what those shortcuts are in the Settings app.

To do so, go to Smart Pen and tap Toolbar. Then, select four features or apps to include in the Toolbar. The only four features available are the defaults: Hover to magnify, Screen record, Annotate, and Notes. However, you can replace any or all of those feature shortcuts with app shortcuts. This allows you to launch apps directly with the Pen Ultra's Toolbar.

I came into testing the Pen Ultra thinking the stylus was a gimmick, but I couldn't have been more wrong. The stylus is great for smooth drawing and excellent palm rejection on the Razr Fold, but it's also superb for other features like gesture control, shortcut activation, and more.

The Motorola Razr (2026) is finally here and, despite a small price hike, it's still the most budget-friendly foldable phone on the market. That said, if you want to experience the latest in flip phone technology without shelling out 800 bucks, you're in luck. 

For a limited time, Verizon will give you the 2026 Razr for 100% free when you add a line with the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, OR Unlimited Ultimate plan on its website. No trade-in required!

• See the full list of Verizon deals available today

As if the free Motorola Razr (2026) wasn't enough on its own, Verizon will also hook you up with a $100 gift card, just for kicks. That voucher can be used to buy additional devices, accessories (such as Motorola Razr 2026 cases), or even pay down your wireless bill. Considering that the Motorola Razr 2026 lineup just hit store shelves last week, it's a mighty impressive offer from a legendary wireless provider.

The new Motorola Razr 2026 is already FREE with this Verizon deal

Now priced at $799.99 for the 128GB configuration, the Motorola Razr (2026) still ranks among the best flip phones ever built. The clamshell device boasts two stunning Extreme AMOLED displays with up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, plus you get a titanium-reinforced hinge, an increase in battery size, and an upgraded 50MP ultrawide lens that's an absolute pleasure to play with. 

The 2026 Razr also comes equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chip that performed like a champ in the majority of our benchmark tests, and while it doesn't match the power of the Snapdragon chipsets found in this year's Motorola Razr Plus or Razr Ultra, it's a capable processor for the price. 

So what's the catch? Well, the Motorola Razr (2026) isn't a massive upgrade over its predecessor, so if you're already the owner of the 2025 Razr, you might as well wait to grab the new phone. The 2026 model also falls well behind its premium Plus and Ultra siblings, so it's worth checking out the latest Motorola Razr (2026) series deals before you commit to the base model.

With that being said, if you're a Verizon customer in the market for a new flip phone, the Motorola Razr (2026) shouldn't disappoint. The free $100 gift card and $800 of promo credit is just the icing on top. 

The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup has finally arrived, but deals on the phones have been slow in coming. Fortunately, that's all beginning to change, and I've dropped a selection of my favorite offers on the foldable phones below.

Whether you want the approachable Motorola Razr, the balanced Motorola Razr Plus, or the supremely powerful Motorola Razr Ultra, you'll find everything you need to know about buying the innovative flip phones in this guide. Didn't find anything today? Check back later: we're sure to see even more deals go live in the coming weeks. After all, Prime Day 2026 is just around the corner.

Quick links

• Motorola Razr (2026) review: ★★★★☆
• Motorola Razr Plus (2026) review: ★★★★⯪
• Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) review: ★★★⯪☆
• Verizon: free Razr 2026 with eligible data plan
• AT&T: get the Razr Plus 2026 for only $4.43/month
• T-Mobile: free Razr 2026 with eligible data plan
• Boost Mobile: score $300 off the Razr 2026 with new line
• Amazon: free gift cards w/ trade-in
• Best Buy: up to $700 off Razr 2026 w/ trade-in
• Motorola: up to $400 off Razr Ultra 2026 w/ trade-in, free earbuds and Moto Tags 4-Pack

Motorola Razr 2026 deals

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 deals

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 deals

FAQ

When does the Motorola Razr 2026 come out?

All four phones included in the 2026 Motorola Razr lineup — which consists of the Motorola Razr, Razr Plus, Razr Ultra, and new Motorola Razr Fold — officially hit store shelves on May 21st.

What phones are included in the Motorola Razr 2026 series?

The 2026 Motorola Razr family includes the base model Razr, the Razr Plus, the Razr Ultra, and the book-style Motorola Razr Fold.

The smallest device in the series, the base model Motorola Razr (2026) starts at $799 and boasts two vibrant Extreme AMOLED displays, a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X, and 8GB of RAM.

Priced at $1,099, the Motorola Razr Plus (2026) gets two Extreme AMOLED displays, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and a hefty boost in battery life compared to the 2025 version.

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) unfortunately got a price hike this year and now retails for $1,499 unlocked. Fortunately, there are plenty of quality specs to make up for the increase, such as two Extreme AMOLED displays, the ultra-powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of onboard storage as standard.

Compared to their predecessors, all three clamshell Razr phones get upgraded battery life, a batch of fresh camera features, and improved hinges with new Gorilla Glass cover displays for added durability.

I already own a 2025 Razr. Should I upgrade to the Motorola Razr 2026?

This is always a bit of a tricky question whenever a new device is unveiled, and we actually covered this particularly issue at length just a few weeks ago. On the one hand, the Razr 2026 lineup does feature a few significant design, battery, and hardware upgrades, and foldable phone enthusiasts will be forgiven for jumping at the chance to order these cutting-edge devices as soon as they hit store shelves next month.

That being said, Motorola clearly took the path of "if it's not broke, don't fix it", with the 2026 Razr series, delivering upgrades that are more focused on refinement rather than transformation. In other words, if you're happy with your Motorola Razr (2025), there's really no reason to ditch it ASAP.

Motorola phone deals have landed just in time for the holiday weekend, and this one's perfect for anyone who likes to have a cheap phone with a stylus. This year, Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale has cut $210 off the price of the 2024 Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G, representing over half off and bringing it down to just $190.

Despite being a 2024 release, this Moto G Stylus features a really pretty display, a powerful suite of cameras, and impressive performance, especially given the price point.

Much like the 2025 model, the 2024 Moto G Stylus 5G has a beautiful vegan leather back panel and a long-lasting battery life. Upgrades to the newer model include a slightly brighter display, improved fast charging speeds, and a higher-resolution selfie camera that users like. If those aren't a big deal to you, however, it's definitely worth catching sales like this on the 2024 model, as it still has many of the Motorola lineup's best features.

✅Recommended if: you're looking for a phone with a beautiful display panel and an included stylus; you like Motorola's vegan leather anti-slip backing and the overall design of the Moto G Stylus 2024; you like having a phone with powerful rear-facing cameras and a long-lasting battery.

❌Skip this deal if: you prefer a newer-generation phone and you'd rather upgrade to one of the best Motorola stylus phones on the market; you don't need a phone with a stylus and you'd prefer to look at some other models around this discount price; having a guarantee of multiple OS upgrades is a major priority to you when buying phones.

The 2024 Moto G Stylus 5G is a cheaper phone with a stylus than many of the premium-level and current-gen Samsung devices. It comes with a 6.7-inch, 120Hz OLED display that's a delight to use, a speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and decent cameras despite being a generation old. It also sports wireless charging capabilities, up to 30 hours of battery life, and up to 30W fast charging.

Again, it's a pretty good pick for just $190, especially for casual users who just want a good user experience and a stylus.

Many phones have a convenient "back tap" feature that lets you activate shortcuts without touching the screen. It's more useful on certain phone brands than others — iPhones and OnePlus phones have a dedicated physical button for shortcut mapping. Other phones, like Motorola devices, either have no spare button at all or an AI key that can't be easily mapped to other functions. That's why Motorola's back tap tool, branded as Quick Launch, really comes in handy on phones like the Razr or Razr Fold.

The default action for Quick Launch is to activate Moto AI, but luckily, the feature can be changed to do almost anything. You can launch any app on your phone after setting up Quick Launch, or use utilities to take screenshots, record your screen, or start recording a voice memo. It's the most versatile feature on your Motorola phone you probably aren't using, but you can start today with these steps.

Quick Launch is like an extra button for your phone

Modern smartphones are loaded with sensors, and that sensor suite includes an accelerometer. This sensor tracks device movement and orientation, while software algorithms look for vibration patterns. If the software notices two vibrations consistent with back taps in a row, it completes a shortcut. This explains how the Quick Launch shortcut feature works with surprising accuracy, even if there isn't a physical button on the back of your phone.

Quick Launch activates shortcuts when you double-tap the top third of the back of your phone. This is usually somewhere around the bottom of the camera bump. On my Razr Fold, that's just above the Motorola logo. With the feature enabled, this quick action launches trigger shortcuts without having to touch the screen or the side button. It's easier to access, particularly on bigger phones where maneuverability is poor.

How to enable Quick Launch on your Motorola phone

Quick Launch is easy to set up on a Motorola phone — you may have even encountered it by accident. When you double-tap the back of your handset with enough force, a pop-up appears telling users they've found Quick Launch, even if the feature hasn't been set up yet. You can try it now to walk through the on-screen prompts and start using Quick Launch.

Or, you can set up or modify the feature at any time in the Settings app. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your Motorola phone.

2. Scroll down to the Gestures tab and tap it.

3. Press Quick Launch to open the page.

4. Flip the toggle beside Use Quick Launch.

5. Tap Try it out to demo the force it takes to activate Quick Launch with a back tap at each strength setting.

6. Press Done when finished.

By default, the Quick Launch feature is mapped to activate Moto AI. You probably want to map it to something else that fits into your workflow, so let's go over how to change it.

Choosing the right action for Quick Launch

Before picking a Quick Launch action, you should choose a strength. Stay on the Quick Launch settings page, and tap the Tap strength tab. Then, choose between a Gentle tap, Moderate tap, or Hard tap strength setting. I usually leave the default of Gentle tap set, but if you're experiencing accidental activations, you can change to a higher strength setting to avoid those unnecessary interruptions.

Once you've picked a strength setting, go back to the Quick Launch settings page and look at the options under Choose what to launch. You can choose to launch Recorder, Open Smart Connect, Moto AI, Play/Pause Music, Take Screenshot, Screen Recorder, Back to Home, Switch to last app, or Open App.

I've experimented with all the options, but the one that's stuck with me is Take Screenshot. I take a lot of them, and fumbling with the volume rocker and power button is a hassle. Somehow, after years as a tech reviewer, I still can't put the screenshot button shortcut to memory. I usually end up accidentally locking my device or bringing up the power menu, but that's not an issue with Quick Launch set to Take Screenshot.

Instead, I can simply tap the back of my Motorola phone whenever I need to take a screenshot. After, I still have access to the screenshot editor and share card. It's the same workflow, with one simpler step. If you often multitask, you might want to use the app switcher shortcut, for example. It all depends on your workflow.

One thing's for sure — if you have a Motorola phone with an AI key, you shouldn't use Quick Launch for Moto AI. If you leave Quick Launch as the default setting, you'll have two buttons mapped to the same action.

When to use Quick Launch on your Motorola phone

Shortcuts are typically an easier way to launch apps and features on a smartphone than using a screen-based gesture or opening the Quick settings panel. Motorola phones have an excellent Quick Launch feature that works surprisingly well at performing actions when triggered and avoiding accidental detections. If there's an action you need to speed up — in my case, taking a screenshot — Quick Launch can save you time and effort.

If you have a premium Motorola phone with an AI key, like the Razr Fold I tested, it's absolutely worth changing the default Quick Launch feature to something other than Moto AI. It's bad enough that Motorola doesn't let us change the action of the AI key. At least the Quick Launch trigger can be set to (almost) anything you need!

The Motorola Razr 2026 series is here, and it includes four new foldable phones for the first time. There are new base, Plus, and Ultra models to match their predecessors, but Motorola is entering the book-style foldable market with the Razr Fold. The lineup is as versatile as ever, with the cheapest Razr 2026 variant costing $799 and the most expensive costing $1,899. There's something for everyone, but which model is right for you?

There are two models that offer an excellent value proposition at either end of the lineup, and two others that might appeal to a more niche audience. The entire Razr 2026 series hit shelves on May 21, and if you're deciding between the offerings, we're here to help. Here's a breakdown of every Razr 2026 phone, and who each model is made for.

Motorola Razr 2026 series: At a glance

Motorola Razr 2026: The best value

The base-model Motorola Razr 2026 comes with a few quirks. It's $100 more expensive, bringing the price up to $799. Additionally, the Razr 2026 features 128GB of storage, which is not only pretty light but also half that of the Razr 2025. So, there's a subtle mix of a price hike and a downgrade that might be off-putting to buyers. If you can get past those drawbacks, though, the Razr 2026 is the best value of any phone in this lineup.

It's the only device in the series to get a new processor this year, offering a slight bump to the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chip. It comes with 8GB of RAM and, surprisingly, a quite large 4,800mAh battery. If you're keeping score, that's larger than the more-expensive Razr Plus 2026. There's also a new 50MP ultrawide camera, upgraded from a 13MP shooter on the Razr 2025. It matches the primary 50MP lens, rounding out the dual-camera system.

The displays are unchanged, but that might not be a bad thing. The 3.6-inch cover screen is the tiniest of the Razr 2026 family, but it's still enough room for quick actions and glanceable information. On the inside, you'll find a solid 6.9-inch foldable OLED display. Best of all, the Razr 2026 gets the best software features available on higher-priced models, like Frame Match and Rotate to Zoom.

The phone launches with Android 16 and will get three years of Android OS upgrades. It's not that many, but this is easier to stomach considering the Razr 2026's sub-$800 price point. The Razr 2026 is the definitive choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a compact flip phone for portability and style.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026: The upgrade pick

The middle option in a smartphone lineup is usually the hardest to figure out, and that's true of the Razr Plus 2026. Last year, the Razr Plus 2025 had a 50MP telephoto camera — the only phone in the lineup with one — which helped it stand out. Now, the 50MP telephoto camera is gone, replaced by a 50MP ultrawide. As a result, there's not as much to differentiate the Razr Plus 2026 from its siblings this time around.

Glaringly, the new model uses the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip we saw in the last two generations of Razr Plus models. The 4,500mAh battery capacity is the smallest of the bunch, too. The big upgrade over the base model is the larger 4-inch cover screen and 6.9-inch foldable display. Buyers also get more RAM (12GB) and, based on the retail source, more storage (256GB).

Another price hike brings the Razr Plus 2026 cost to $1,100, which is steep for what you get. Prospective buyers will be tempted to grab the Plus instead of the $1,500 Razr Ultra 2026, but they probably shouldn't. Until discounts bring the price down, the Razr Plus 2026 is an overpriced phone with aging hardware that might be the weakest model in the lineup.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: The premium choice

Then, there's the Razr Ultra 2026, with the aforementioned $1,500 price point. It's $200 more expensive than its predecessor, and you don't get that much in exchange for the higher price. The highlights include a fresh 50MP LOFIC main camera sensor and a 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. Unfortunately, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is carried over from the Razr Ultra 2025.

That puts the Razr Ultra 2026 in an interesting predicament. It's easily the most powerful and fully featured variant in the Razr 2026 series, but I'm not sure it's enough to justify the high price point. To put it in perspective, the Razr Ultra 2026 is more expensive than the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Is it worth more than those bona fide flagships? Only you can decide that, but at full price, I'd lean towards "no."

The displays are the best in the lineup, with a 4-inch cover screen and a 7-inch main screen that both support high-refresh 165Hz rates. Unfortunately, it's no thinner than the Razr Ultra 2025. The 512GB of storage is a nice touch, but again, the price is prohibitive.

Interestingly, each Razr 2026 model has only one storage configuration. If you want a 128GB phone, you have to get the base model. If you need a 256GB phone, you must buy the Razr Plus 2026. Those who crave 512GB can only find it on the Razr Ultra 2026. So, your decision might be swayed by how much storage you need.

If you asked me, the base Razr 2026 is the best "flip" deal, with the Razr Plus and Ultra variants being tougher sells due to the price hikes and minimal upgrades.

Motorola Razr Fold: The big screen

Finally, we have the Motorola Razr Fold, which comes in at $1,899. The price point actually makes a lot of sense — it's more expensive than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Performance-wise, the Razr Fold's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip is better than the Tensor G5 in the Pixel and worse than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Galaxy, so everything checks out. If you need a big-screen foldable, the Razr Fold offers a superb value proposition.

The 8.1-inch main screen is the biggest you'll find in the U.S., and the 6.6-inch cover screen is more than capable for daily smartphone tasks. The 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery is an absolute champion, and it recharges at up to 80W speeds over a cable. A trio of 50MP rear camera sensors, including telephoto and ultrawide lenses, rounds out the experience. There's also an optional Moto Pen Ultra that works on both the cover and main screen if you need an active stylus.

I've been using the Razr Fold for a while now, and it's an outstanding foldable that gives competing options from Samsung and Google a run for their money. If you're considering an upgrade to a book-style foldable, the Razr Fold is certainly worth it.

Motorola Razr Fold: Top-tier foldable with big battery and super-fast charging

Motorola has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of foldables for quite a few years now, and with the launch of the Razr 2026 series, the brand is looking to solidify that position even further. However, things are a bit different this time, as the brand has brought a new weapon to the battlefield, namely the Motorola Razr Fold.

As the company's first book-style foldable phone, the Razr Fold is easily the finest piece of mobile technology Motorola has made to date. It's built around a stunning 8.1-inch LTPO pOLED folding display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 6,200 nits. Complementing that panel is a 6.6-inch LTPO pOLED cover screen, which features an even faster 165Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000-nit peak brightness.

You get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 under the hood, along with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Add stylus compatibility to the mix, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 seems to pale in comparison.

However, there's a lot more to the Razr Fold than stylus support and powerhouse specifications. A smartphone this loaded needs an equally robust battery to back things up, which is why the Razr Fold comes with a big 6,000mAh silicon-carbon powerpack to keep the lights on. As noted by Android Central's Derrek Lee in his Motorola Razr Fold review, the battery easily lasts over a day on a full charge. And the best thing is, it can be charged up in little to no time.

The Razr Fold supports speedy 80W wired charging, ensuring it's ready to go in almost no time. The 50W wireless charging is equally (if not more) impressive, and there's 5W reverse wireless charging also thrown into the mix for juicing up devices like wireless earbuds. Of course, to hit these charging speeds, you'll need a USB-C charger that's up to the task.

Arguably one of the best foldable phones on the market right now, the Motorola Razr Fold offers a premium user experience, complete with a slim yet durable build, fantastic cameras, and even long-term software support. If you're looking for a well-rounded foldable flagship and the steep price tag isn't an issue, you should certainly consider the Razr Fold.

Motorola found a hit with the Razr Ultra last year, pairing excellent cover screen software with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and solid rear cameras. A potential sticking point was the price — the Razr Ultra 2025 eclipsed every Galaxy Z Flip model to date at $1,299, which proved higher than even the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Well, if you thought the last-generation Razr Ultra was too expensive, I have bad news. The newest Razr Ultra 2026 is here, but it's $200 more expensive, making the flip phone a hefty $1,499.

There will be quite a few people who say $1,500 is too much to pay for a flip phone, and I can't really blame them. With the right deal, you can find big-screen foldables for sale at that same price point. Premium Android flagships, like the Galaxy S26 Ultra, are somehow cheaper. If you're on the fence about the Razr Ultra 2026, these are the top four alternatives. They strike the same notes as Motorola's premium flip phone while offering greater value.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025

The Razr Ultra 2026 made a crucial mistake — it comes with an inflated price tag and minimal upgrades. Usually, consumers can live with a higher price or stagnant progress, but asking them to sacrifice both is tough. It has the same design, same displays, and same processor as the Razr Ultra 2025.

Don't get me wrong, there are some notable Razr Ultra 2026 upgrades, such as Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, a brighter main screen, and a new 50MP LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) main camera sensor.

That said, with the same processor, displays, thickness, and weight, the Razr Ultra 2025 is easy to see as a viable alternative. You can find brand-new Razr Ultra 2025 models for around $700 or less right now, and that's roughly half the price of a Razr Ultra 2026. Paying half price for a year-old phone in new condition with the same processor and build as its successor sounds like a sweet deal to me.

The one drawback? Software support. Motorola infamously provides short software support windows for even its flagship phones. Both the Razr Ultra 2025 and Razr Ultra 2026 are getting three years of Android OS upgrades, which means the 2025 model has just two remaining. If there's any reason to skip 2025 and go with 2026 or one of the other alternatives on this list, it's software support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might have less powerful hardware than the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, at least on paper. It's powered by the Samsung Exynos 2500 processor, and some will view that as weaker than the Snapdragon 8 Elite inside the flagship Razrs. Even if that is true, I used the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and didn't notice any lag or stutters. It performed like you'd expect a flagship phone to. Best of all, it's $400 cheaper than the Razr Ultra 2026 at its full retail price.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 isn't just a cheaper alternative to the Razr Ultra 2026; it's downright better in a handful of ways. Specifically, Samsung's flip phone is thinner, at 13.7mm when folded, and lighter, at 188 grams. It also offers a full seven years of Android OS upgrade support, so if you buy it now, you'll still have roughly six years of support remaining after Samsung rolls out Android 17.

The drawback to going with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the limited cover screen software. With optional Good Lock modules, you can make the Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen more versatile, but it's still not as agile as the Razr's software.

Personally, I find the Galaxy Z Flip 7's hardware to feel more premium and refined than the Motorola Razr Ultra's, largely thanks to its thinner, lighter build and flat sides. When you factor in that you're saving around $500 by going with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, it's an easy sell.

Motorola Razr Fold

I understand that the audience for flips and folds is usually quite different. Those who prefer clamshell foldables want a compact, portable experience, while those who prefer book-style foldables want a larger screen for multitasking, gaming, or content consumption. That said, some people want a folding phone one way or another and opt for a flip phone to save money. In that case, there's a strong argument for buying the Motorola Razr Fold over the Razr Ultra 2026.

If you were considering the Razr Ultra 2026 at $1,499, consider that you could upgrade to the Razr Fold for around $400 more. I don't want to downplay spending that much extra money, but it's clear that the $1,899 Razr Fold is a better value than the $1,499 Razr Ultra 2026. For that extra cash, you get a large 8.1-inch main screen, a trio of 50MP rear cameras, and a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery.

If you buy it now, you get a Moto Pen Ultra for free, which is a $99 value. The Razr Ultra 2026 doesn't support an active stylus of any kind, so pen lovers will want to upgrade to the Razr Fold.

If the sticker price of the Razr Fold is too high, perhaps hold off on the Razr Ultra 2026 and wait for sales. Remember how the Razr Ultra 2025 is already around $600 off just a year after its release? You can expect the Razr Fold to eventually see similar sales, and it could be priced below the retail price of the Razr Ultra 2026 soon enough.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Finally, there's the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In some ways, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the antithesis of the Razr Ultra 2026. The former is large and tall, while the latter folds in half to remain compact. However, the higher price point of the Razr Ultra 2026 means that it faces new competition. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is still priced at only $1,299, which means the objectively better phone costs $200 less than the Razr Ultra 2026.

Not everyone wants the "better" hardware — there's still certainly a case for choosing the Razr Ultra 2026 anyway. But consider all that you get for $200 less with the Galaxy S26 Ultra: a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, a 200MP main camera, a 6.9-inch display with Privacy Display, an inbuilt stylus, and a seven-year Android OS upgrade commitment.

If you care about having an "Ultra" phone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra certainly hits the mark while coming in cheaper than the Razr Ultra 2026.

Again, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 sounds like a great phone — it just doesn't have a great price. If you want the absolute best value, go with one of the other four compelling options on this list. Or, wait for a Razr Ultra 2026 deal to make the price more manageable.

With the RAM crisis still in effect, 2026 has not been kind to smartphone OEMs. Motorola is one such victim of the shortage, with prices of its popular midrange and flagship products surging. The Razr Ultra 2026 is among these products, and the situation soils a pretty solid smartphone.

In my time with the Razr Ultra 2026, I can't help but feel that Motorola made a number of concessions to keep the smartphone's price from skyrocketing. However, given the $200 price increase over its predecessor, the Razr Ultra 2026 still feels overpriced for what we get, and therein lies my biggest problem with this phone.

If you read my Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review, then this one might sound very familiar. That's because Motorola didn't change much about this phone; in fact, the Razr Ultra 2026 has the exact same dimensions as its predecessor. The only noticeable changes are the new colors, which are limited to Indigo Alcantara and darker wood finishes, and the cameras, which protrude slightly more than before.

My unit is the wood variant, and, comparing it side by side with its predecessor, I admittedly prefer the darker wood, which pairs nicely with the brushed aluminum frame. I've noticed that the cameras tend to gather more dust and lint around them, which gets annoying, but otherwise, it's a well-designed phone, as was last year's.

The downside of having the exact same design as last year's phone is that it's no thinner. After Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with a thinner chassis, I was hoping Motorola would go the same route. Flip phones are compact to a point, but folding them in half doubles their thickness. Unfortunately, the Razr Ultra 2026 is still plenty thick when folded, which isn't a huge problem, but when you know what else is out there, it almost seems like a compromise.

That said, Motorola was able to retain the same thickness while increasing the battery capacity by 300mAh. That's no small feat, and the 5,000mAh battery now matches the Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing for all-day battery life. That's not bad for a flip phone, and it's all thanks to Motorola's use of silicon-carbon batteries, making it the first major OEM to bring the tech to a mainstream phone in the U.S.

Charging remains incredibly fast at 68W. You won't, however, find Qi2 compatibility, although the 30W wireless charging is plenty quick, assuming you have a fast-enough wireless charger.

The upside to Motorola using the same design as last year's model is the fact that I can use the same cases. I often hate when companies make the smallest changes to their phones (ever-so-slightly shifting the cameras, mics, SIM trays, etc.) so that you have to buy whole new accessories a mere generation later. With the Razr Ultra 2026, I can still use my Clicks Keyboard, which fits perfectly.

Of course, Motorola introduced new Razr Ultra 2026 cases, but the company still doesn't have many offerings, and you won't find cases from major accessory brands, which remains a huge problem for the company. However, if you decide to go caseless, know that the cover screen is protected by the new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which should prove tougher than the previous generation.

The displays are more or less the same, at least regarding size and resolution. The Super HD resolution keeps things sharp, offering a nice bump over full HD displays, and the new "Extreme AMOLED" panel is brighter than that on the Razr Ultra 2025, so it's noticeably easier to view the screens outdoors, which is particularly nice given how the built-in screen protector tends to obscure the main display a bit.

The cover screen also remains my favorite way to use the Razr Ultra 2026, allowing me to use nearly any app without opening the phone. Android 16 introduced some wonkiness with text input on the cover screen, but that seems to have been mostly fixed here, which is great for Clicks Keyboard users.

Another thing that has changed a bit is Motorola's software. This latest version of Android 16 on the Razr Ultra 2026 brings some welcome features that haven't yet arrived on the Razr Ultra 2025. This includes newer Android features like Live Updates, which let you track progress in certain apps, such as a rideshare's arrival, and quick access to media via a pill at the top of the screen.

Live Updates are also supported on the cover screen, making the 4-inch display much more useful for keeping track of notifications without opening the phone.

Speaking of the cover screen, Motorola gave it some much-needed love by adding video wallpapers on the lock screen, a feature users have been asking for. I normally don't use them, but their addition is welcome for those who want to bring a little more life to their cover screen experience.

Motorola has also adopted the new Quick Settings menu, which brings resizable tiles. This was one of my favorite additions to Android 16 on the Pixel, since I hated the unnecessarily large tiles before. I previously opted to use Motorola's "Modern" dual-pane Quick Settings/Notification UI, but I ended up leaving the default split UI on the Razr Ultra 2026 and generally preferring it.

Other smaller goodies include a new Depth Effect for the lock screen, which dynamically hides parts of the clock behind specific areas of the lock screen image. There's also a new Battery Protection feature, which revamps the Optimized Charging feature, letting you optimize battery health by setting a charging schedule or using AI to learn your battery's charging pattern.

I was, however, bummed to see that Audio Sharing isn't available in the Connectivity menu, despite its presence on the Razr Fold.

One area that may or may not disappoint, depending on how you look at it, is the chipset. Motorola paired the Razr Ultra 2026 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, opting for the previous-gen flagship chipset (also used in the Razr Ultra 2025) over the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The only difference here is that the main Oryon cores are clocked slightly higher at 4.47 GHz, though I doubt you'll notice.

Overall, the chip performs very well, and you likely won't have any performance issues. The phone tends to get a little warm on the top half when charging or playing graphically intensive games, but it hasn't been anything concerning.

As far as day-to-day performance, I doubt you'd even notice a difference if the Razr Ultra 2026 used the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, I do wonder if Motorola is missing out on newer features and capabilities by opting for the older hardware. The company's name was missing from phones receiving AirDrop support, and it's unclear if Gemini screen automation will be available, given the newer chip's focus on agentic AI.

When I asked Motorola bout its decision to use the older chip, it seemed confident that it offered everything the Razr Ultra 2026 would need, so I guess we'll have to see just how true that is. That said, it doesn't instill much confidence.

Moto AI is still present here, along with the very limited Moto AI key on the left side of the phone. Given the inability to remap the key, I've largely left it alone during my testing, but I'm holding out hope that Motorola will let us invoke Gemini instead of its own AI chatbot.

I still find Moto AI largely superfluous, given the existence of Gemini, but Motorola has some useful features here, such as Catch Me Up, which sits at the top of the notification panel and summarizes your conversations. Copilot Vision is integrated into the experience, so with a tap, you can have a Gemini Live-like experience where you can ask Copilot about what you're looking at.

And if you like generating images, Motorola's Image Studio is actually pretty decent.

That said, many of these functions can be achieved with Gemini, and Motorola's solutions just feel a bit undercooked by comparison, if not a little disjointed. It's a relatively solid AI suite, but it's not as baked in as Samsung's Galaxy AI, which integrates alongside Google's AI throughout the system. Motorola has already teased an upgraded Qira AI experience that we expect to arrive this year, but we've heard nothing of it since CES.

The camera is one of the few areas where Motorola actually brought in some new hardware. All the sensors are 50MP, but the primary camera uses a new LOFIC sensor, which promises better dynamic range. In my experience, this is largely true, even when comparing it to last year's model.

Image quality is largely on par, but the Razr Ultra 2026 handles tricky lighting conditions better. Images look great, and I'm largely pleased with the photos and video quality, although it won't win any blind camera comparisons. Even zoom quality has improved over the Razr Ultra 2025, with AI seemingly doing a lot more work to retain detail at 10x zoom.

Motorola retains its Action Shot feature, which increases the shutter speed to capture fast-moving subjects, and it works well, although you still can't use zoom while it's enabled, unlike the telephoto-touting Razr Fold. The new Frame Match feature is present, however, which can help you get better vacation photos by creating a scene overlay for others to follow when taking your photo.

Unfortunately, the Razr misses out on the Razr Fold's Video Enhancement engine, which I would love to see here, as it made capturing great concert videos a breeze. Dolby Vision is present for video recording, but I don't like how punchy it makes videos, and I tend to prefer the natural mode.

The Razr Ultra 2026 does, however, feature an upgraded Camcorder Mode. It lets you tilt the photo left and right to zoom in and out of a video, which is pretty handy, although it makes it a little difficult to properly control the speed or level of zoom. Fortunately, the option to use your thumb to zoom is still present.

However, a new camera sensor and a couple of new camera features aren't enough to justify the bloated $1,500 price tag. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 was already hard to recommend at its $1,300 retail price, but fortunately, there were plenty of deals throughout the year that made it worth buying.

That said, it's pretty telling that the Razr Ultra 2026 won't be available from any carriers, at least as far as we know.

The Razr Ultra 2026 is a good phone, but it's not $1,500 good. I like it just as much as the Razr Ultra 2025, but that's the problem; I should like it more than its predecessor. At this point, I would suggest getting last year's model or splurging on the Razr Fold. Or if you really want a flip phone, you could spring for the base Razr 2026 or Galaxy Z Flip 7. Otherwise, you may want to wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 or simply hold out for any Razr Ultra 2026 sales, which we'll obviously be on the lookout for.

Flip phones are the practical kind of foldable, and they deserve a practical price. For years, Motorola provided that. Component shortages threatened to change everything, but the base-model Razr 2026 came out almost scot-free.

It's $100 more expensive than the Razr 2025, but the latest model has a fresh processor, a bigger battery, and an upgraded ultrawide lens to justify the extra cost. Of the three Razr 2026 series phones, this one is still the only model under $1,000 — and it somehow received the most attention.

That's not to say the Razr 2026 is perfect. The newfound $800 price point makes you seriously crave more power, the device could be thinner, and the cover screen size is starting to feel cramped.

I've been testing the Razr 2026 alongside the outgoing Razr 2025, and despite the price hike, it's clear that this is a more complete foldable than the one I used a year ago.

The Motorola Razr 2026 became generally available on May 21, 2026, at a retail price of $799.99. That is for the 256GB storage variant, which you can buy on Motorola's website. There will also be a 128GB model available, but we don't know how much it will cost. You can find the Razr 2026 at Best Buy and Amazon, as well as carriers like Verizon and Google Fi. The phone will make its way to T-Mobile in the coming months, and notably, AT&T is absent from the carrier availability list.

For a limited time, you can get free Moto Buds 2 Plus when you buy the Razr 2026 from Motorola. You can also save $200 with an eligible trade-in device.

• Razr 2026 at Motorola for $799.99 (256GB)

The design of the Motorola Razr 2026 should feel familiar — it matches the Razr 2025's dimensions exactly. At 15.85mm when closed, this is the thickest flip phone in the entire Razr 2026 series. Still, it doesn't feel unwieldy when closed and feels even better opened, measuring 7.25mm. One thing the Razr 2026 has going for it is its weight, because this 188-gram handset is also the lightest phone in the lineup.

The biggest change compared to the Razr 2025 is the rear camera lens housings. The ones on the last-generation flip are smaller and smoother to run your fingers over, while the Razr 2026 has larger lens covers with sharp edges. It's a small tweak, but the new rear cameras look better, and the design might prevent you from accidentally smudging the lenses while using the cover screen.

Speaking of the cover screen, it's quite small. At only 3.6 inches, the external display doesn't fully cover the top half of the phone. It has larger black display bezels and an additional bezel above the color screen that matches the back finish. There are things I can't do on the Razr 2026 cover screen that I could on the Plus and Ultra models, so there's surely a case for needing a larger one.

It's good enough for shooting off a quick text message without needing to open up the phone, though. If the bezel is going to be large, I love Motorola's choice to continue color-matching the bezel with the PANTONE colorways on the back. I used the Hematite finish, and it's a textured material that feels incredibly satisfying and adds grip.

The titanium hinge assembly is sturdy, even if it does make a bit of noise when you fold and unfold it. The folding display crease is more visible than on more premium foldables, but you quickly forget about it while using the device. The cover screen is made out of Gorilla Glass Victus. However, if it's anything like my Razr 2025, you should consider using a screen protector or case. The rounded, curved cover display glass will inevitably pick up scratches over time.

Like last year's model, the Razr 2026 sports IP48 dust- and water-resistance. It's not completely dustproof, although I took it to the beach and didn't have any issues with sand getting into the hinge.

As for the displays, they're cut and pasted from the Razr 2025. The cover screen is a pOLED panel with 1,700 nits of peak brightness and a 90Hz refresh rate. I have no issues with the cover display's responsiveness, but that low peak brightness rating will make you squint in direct sunlight. Although I would've taken a larger or brighter cover screen, this one will do just fine.

The main display is unchanged, too, and it doesn't feel like a compromise. It's a 6.9-inch AMOLED that feels just like a traditional slab phone, complete with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000-nit peak brightness rating. I have no qualms with the folding display here — it's a superb panel for the price.

The Android 16 software is a joy to use on the Razr 2026. Motorola's Hello UX skin shares a lot with stock Android, so it's easy to switch from a phone like a Google Pixel to the Razr 2026 without missing a beat. Motorola makes thoughtful additions where they're needed. This year, features like Android 16's Live Updates are making their way to the flip phone and its cover screen for the first time. You can now follow notifications in real time, such as the status of a delivery order or a rideshare request.

Regardless of the cover screen's size, Motorola's software experience is excellent. You can run any app on the cover screen without the hassle — it just works. As I alluded to earlier, apps like Chrome are tricky to use on the compact display. The things you'll actually want to use the cover screen for, like checking the weather, changing the song, or replying to a notification, all work great.

The Razr 2026 has always been at the low end of the Motorola flip phone totem pole, and naturally, it doesn't have the most power. That's starting to become a concern, considering the phone's $100 higher starting price, but the new MediaTek Dimensity 7450X is passable for now.

It doesn't represent a significant performance leap over the Dimensity 7400X in the Razr 2025. In fact, it only scored marginally better in benchmarks, and in one case, performed worse.

The big MediaTek Dimensity 7450X upgrade is not performance — this chip uses the same 4nm process node and core architecture as its predecessor. Instead, the advantage here is an upgraded Release 17 5G modem, which is said to offer improved power efficiency and more reliable connectivity.

In daily use, the Razr 2026 still slows down at times. It gets overwhelmed with quick actions, especially in direct sunlight when the phone gets hot. For instance, if I want to snap a photo, I need to quickly unlock my Razr 2026, open the camera app, and hit the shutter button. This should take a second or two, but on the Razr 2026, it can take upwards of five seconds for the camera viewfinder to appear. That could mean missing a moment, so there are situations where the Razr 2026's weak processor could bite you.

Overall, if you exercise a bit of patience — and understand some actions will take a few seconds longer on the Razr 2026 compared to a flagship — the phone will serve your needs.

Fans of wide shots will be happy to know that the Razr 2026's ultrawide camera is now 50MP, joining the 50MP primary shooter. There's no telephoto lens, but you can take optical-quality shots at 2x zoom using sensor crop. The camera system has a Macro Vision feature that lets you take close-up shots, too. On the inside is a 32MP selfie camera, although I prefer using the rear cameras and the cover screen for selfies.

Motorola puts a lot of emphasis on color, with PANTONE-validated colors and Dolby Vision for video. This can be hit-or-miss in practice, because the high dynamic range occasionally over-highlights certain parts of images, leaving others oddly dark. You can see this effect in some of the camera samples below, where the blue sky is incredibly bright in some parts and dim in others.

Overall, the dual 50MP rear camera provides good quality and detail for the price point.

For a small flip phone, the Razr 2026 also has a big battery. It's 4,800mAh, so Motorola fit an extra 300mAh of capacity compared to the Razr 2025 without making the phone thicker. It's impressive, and the 30W wired charging speeds and 15W wireless speeds make the Razr 2026 a battery and charging champion.

All told, the Razr 2026 is sitting pretty in this year's lineup. It's the only model I'd feel comfortable recommending at full price — the Razr Plus 2026 and Razr Ultra 2026 are overpriced and share too much in common with their predecessor. The last-gen Razr 2025 isn't much of a threat here because it's only $200 cheaper and only has two Android OS upgrades remaining. Once again, this is the phone to buy if you want a foldable without spending a fortune.

Samsung still reportedly leads the pack when it comes to global foldable smartphone market share, and it seems to be making big plans to hold on to it in 2026. After the launch of it's uber-premium Galaxy Z TriFold phone, the company is rumored to soon announce another model called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. As the name would suggest, it's expected to be a wider version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. If true, this could probably be yet another experimental product to test the waters just like the Galaxy S25 Edge was.

While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide would by no means be a cheap phone, it should be less expensive than the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 putting it straight in the crosshairs of the Motorola Razr Fold. This is Motorola's debut book-style foldable and it's already looking very promising.

With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide expected to arrive in July, should you wait for it or grab the Razr Fold now? Let's compare both phones based on what we know so far and see how they stack up.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Pricing and availability

The Motorola Razr Fold launched in the U.S. on April 29, 2026. Pre-orders began starting May 14 and it will go on sale from May 21. Motorola has priced the Razr Fold at $1,900 and this is for the sole variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It comes in two colors, Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White.

We are few months away from the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide to go official and I assume it should cost a bit less than the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8. Seeing how the current Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at nearly $2,000, we can assume the same (if not $100 more) for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. This should put the Fold 8 Wide at around $1,800, if my assumption is correct.

I'm also expecting limited storage configurations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. We could be looking at a single configuration or at the most two, but no more. One of the configurations should definitely align with the Razr Fold, it's just the question of which one.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Design and display

A few renders are all the proof we have at the moment of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. Going off of this, we can see that the phone will have the same slim profile as the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This puts the unfolded thickness at roughly 4.2mm and just under 9mm when folded. The weight should be much lower than the Razr Fold too, closer to 200 grams (the Z Fold 7 is 215 grams).

The main difference is going to be the aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will be shorter than the Razr Fold, but wider. For context, you can look at the Pixel 10 Pro Fold for reference on what to expect. Because of this change in design, we are also expecting one less rear camera, but more on this later.

We are expecting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide to feature a similar water and dust protection as the current Z Fold, if not better. This means an IP48 rating at the very least. You should also expect strength improvements to the hinge and the folding UTG glass.

The display specs should be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, apart from the aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to have a 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch folding screen. Both sizes are smaller than what the Razr Fold offers.

In comparison, the Motorola Razr Fold has similar dimensions as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it's thicker and heavier. When unfolded, the Razr Fold is 4.7mm thick and is quite chunky when folded at 10.1mm. It's also a lot heavier at 243 grams so ergonomics-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should easily win this round.

Motorola has given the Razr Fold an impressive water resistance rating of IP48/IP49. This still doesn't beat the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's IP68 rating, but it should be better than the Z Fold 8 Wide.

The Razr Fold packs impressive displays with a 6.6-inch outer screen and an 8.1-inch folding screen. Display specs are top-notch too. The outer display is protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, a 165Hz refresh rate, and up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness. The inner display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit up to 6,200 nits of peak brightness. The brightness of both screens should be more than double of what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide would offer.

The Razr Fold has the added advantage of supporting an active stylus, which has to be purchased separately. There was talk about Samsung mulling over the idea of bringing S Pen functionality back to the Fold line, but we'll have to wait and see if this actually happens.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Hardware and specs

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will most likely use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chip used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This is a tier above the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which is present in the Motorola Razr Fold. Raw performance should be better on the Razr but don't expect a massive difference with daily usage. I foresee Samsung sticking with 12GB of RAM as standard for the Fold 8 Wide, while storage could be either 256GB and 512GB or just 256GB.

As the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be smaller than the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8, we could see a smaller battery. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400mAh battery, which is expected to go up in the Z Fold 8. So the Wide could have the same capacity as the Fold 7 or smaller. Charging speed should be around 25W too, along with 15W wireless charging. I'm curious to see if Qi2 will be supported.

In all likelihood, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should run One UI 9 which will be based on Android 17. I'm fully expecting new Galaxy AI features that would be exclusive to the Fold 8 series and new UI elements to take advantage of the wider aspect ratio.

The Motorola Razr Fold features an almost flagship chip which should be good enough for even the most demanding tasks. It won't match the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide in benchmark numbers, but that really doesn't matter. Motorola is offering a single configuration of the Fold with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage.

Battery specs are pretty impressive too. The Razr Fold has a massive 6,000mAh capacity with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Both these charging speeds will require specific Motorola chargers, though. I can confidently say that Samsung won't come close to the charging speeds or battery capacity that the Razr Fold offers.

Software is one area where the Razr Fold might not be able to compete well enough. Even though it runs Android 16 with the Hello UX skin and is promised to get seven years of OS upgrades, it'll be hard to match or beat Samsung's polished One UI and its suite of AI features, at least right now.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Cameras

The Moto Razr Fold features a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, the outer display has a 32MP camera, while the inner display uses a 20MP sensor. The Razr Fold is capable of recording videos up to 8K at 30fps.

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide are completely unknown at this point, so your guess is as good as mine. Rumors suggest that it could have dual 50MP sensors on the back for a the main and ultrawide cameras. There won't be a telephoto camera which puts it at a severe disadvantage for zoom shots. The front-facing cameras will most likely be dual 10MP sensors, similar to what we've seen on the Fold 7.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Should you wait till July?

We don't know if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is even real or if it will launch in July, so waiting for it might not be the wisest thing, especially if you need a phone upgrade right away. If it does end up launching, it'll be nice to have a bit more variety in Samsung's foldable lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should be a more compact variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and I really hope it gets a more attractive price too.

The Motorola Razr Fold is currently one of the best foldable phones in the market and it goes on sale from May 21. It's not as slim or light as the Galaxy, but it matches or beats it in pretty much all other areas. The pricing is great, there's support for a stylus if you need it, and you get Samsung's level of OS updates and a set of incredible displays. If you're just diving into the world of foldables, the Razr Fold would be a good place to start.

Motorola made a name for itself selling budget foldables as part of the Razr lineup, with recent models starting at as little as $699. Amid the smartphone component shortage, hitting that price point just isn't possible anymore. So, the Motorola Razr 2026 is here with a price tag that's $100 more expensive and with half the storage. Believe it or not, the Razr 2026 got the most upgrades out of any model in the new series despite that key downgrade.

Still, it may be tough to justify buying the Razr 2026 at its new $799 price point when the last-generation model can be had as low as $500. There are upgrades, but are they enough for the new model to command its inflated cost? Let's find out by comparing the Razr 2026 to the Razr 2025, and helping you decide which model is right for you.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: Design and displays

The design and displays of the Motorola Razr 2026 and Razr 2025 are extremely similar. That shouldn't be too surprising, since this is a tried-and-true Razr form factor that usually stays the same to enable an affordable price. From the outside, these two budget Razrs are identical. They have the same 15.85mm thickness when shut and weigh exactly 188 grams each.

The similarities extend to the screens, where both the Razr 2026 and Razr 2025 have 3.6-inch cover displays and 6.9-inch main displays. The smaller outer screen allows Motorola to put a colorful bezel above the display matching the PANTONE finishes on the back. I'm sure most people would prefer the larger Plus or Ultra cover screens if given the choice, but the PANTONE chassis on the front is certainly a nice compromise.

Even the brightness and refresh rates of each display are consistent across the two models. The Razr 2026 and Razr 2025 both sport a 120Hz main screen with 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the cover screens only support 90Hz refresh rates and 1,700 nits of peak brightness.

In terms of durability, the two phones have a titanium-reinforced hinge mechanism and IP48 protection against dust and water. They're not completely dustproof like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but the IP48 rating is decent for phones at this price point. The two phones each offer Gorilla Glass on the cover screen for scratch and crack protection.

For the second straight year, the base-model Razr offers the most expansive set of colorways of the Razr models. The Razr 2026 is sold in PANTONE Hematite, PANTONE Violet Ice, PANTONE Sporting Green, and PANTONE Bright White. For the Razr 2025, you can choose between PANTONE Spring Bud, PANTONE Gibraltar Sea, PANTONE Parfait Pink, and PANTONE Lightest Sky.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: Hardware and specs

Aside from the aforementioned downgrade to 128GB storage, the Motorola Razr 2026 upgrades the Razr 2025's hardware in numerous ways. The MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chip is more powerful than the 7400X inside the Razr 2025, even though both models have 8GB of memory. These are both still budget chipsets, but the Razr 2026 will have a slightly newer and more powerful processor than the Razr 2025.

Each phone comes with stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio. For connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.4 Low Energy support, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6E. There's a fingerprint sensor on the side power button for biometrics, in addition to face unlock compatibility.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: Cameras

The biggest quality-of-life upgrade is the new battery. The Razr 2026 includes a fresh 4,800mAh battery capacity, enabling a longer runtime. The Razr 2025's 4,500mAh is solid for the price point and form factor, but the newer model takes battery capacity to the next level. Both phones support 30W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

Finally, we have the cameras. Both phones utilize a 50MP rear primary camera and a 32MP front-facing camera on the inside. However, the Razr 2026 upgrades the ultrawide camera to use a 50MP sensor and a wider 122-degree field of view. The Razr 2025's ultrawide lens is only 13MP and has a slightly narrower 120-degree field of view. If you care about the quality and detail of your wide shots, the Razr 2026 will offer a noticeable improvement.

There are software tweaks and new features to the Razr 2026 camera system, too. You get a Frame Match feature that uses software to add a stencil-like overlay to the camera viewfinder. So, you'd take a picture of the angle you want, hand the Razr 2026 over to your photographer, and they'll match the viewfinder with the outline to take the perfect photo of you. It all but eliminates bad photos, even with inexperienced photographers.

The Razr 2026 also adds Rotate to Zoom, which lets you twist your wrist to zoom in or out in camcorder mode. While the Razr 2025 does have camcorder mode, it's unclear whether these new features will come to the older model.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: Which should you buy?

It's rare that I compare two smartphones and end up at the conclusion that both phones are solid values at their respective price point, but that's where the Razr 2026 and Razr 2025 have left me. I wish the Motorola Razr 2026 either kept its $699 price point or retained its 256GB of storage. However, with rising smartphone prices industry-wide, the Razr 2026 is still a decent value even with only 128GB of storage. It launches with Android 16 and three years of Android OS upgrades to follow, so it'll be able to last.

Meanwhile, the Razr 2025 only has two Android OS upgrades remaining, and it has weaker hardware overall (excluding that coveted 256GB storage). The price reflects the hardware, though, since you can find brand-new Razr 2025 phones for around $500. It's a win-win scenario, because you can take the weaker hardware and shorter software support window to save, or you can pay more for the upgrades and longer support.

If you can wait, my recommendation would be to be patient and let Razr 2026 discounts come to you. In a few months, we'll probably see Motorola and partner retailers take $100 or $200 off the price of a Razr 2026. That would certainly sweeten the deal, and make the Razr 2026 just as good of a value as the cheaper models that came before it.

The Motorola Razr Fold is the most premium phone Motorola has ever built, and along with that premium nature comes a new kind of AMOLED display the company is branding as "Extreme AMOLED." You can find this branding on the phone's external and internal displays, and both attempt to push the limits of modern OLED technology for the best mobile experience.

But peak OLED display "quality" often means companies prioritize spec sheets and a wow-factor instead of prioritizing the eye health of their users. Google and Samsung foldables infamously fall prey to this tactic, but Motorola isn't willing to let the long-term eye health of its users fall to the wayside, despite pushing excellent specs on its first book-style foldable.

As such, the Motorola Razr Fold is easily the most eye-friendly display on any North American foldable phone available today, and it's incredibly unlikely that Motorola will lose that crown any time soon. Some foldables from brands like Honor, Vivo, and Oppo, but if you're in North America and are choosing between the Razr Fold, Galaxy Z Fold, or Pixel Fold this year, Motorola is the brand to beat. Here's why.

The OG in flicker prevention

Back in 2023, when I learned I was sensitive to PWM dimming, Motorola was the first brand of phone I could use without pain. I quickly learned that this is because the company not only uses DC dimming at medium to high brightness, but also uses a faster PWM rate at low brightness. To make things better, Motorola allows you to completely disable PWM dimming, while Google and Samsung offer no such option.

I've gone through every single display setting on the Razr Fold, taken measurements with the three different light meters I've got, and assembled the data to ensure you get the most comfortable experience out of the box by changing just a few settings. Let's start by disabling PWM dimming.

1. Open system settings, either by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen or by swiping downward twice on the status bar, then tapping the gear icon.

2. Scroll down to and tap Display.

3. Scroll down to the Eye protection section and turn on Flicker Prevention.

PWM dimming kicks in below 30% brightness on the Razr Fold, but the Flicker Prevention setting disables PWM dimming completely. Motorola notes that you may experience less accurate colors and might see some graininess at low brightness with this setting enabled, and while I certainly don't notice this on my review unit, I think that's worth having a more comfortable display, even if it does happen.

Refresh rate

Next, I've found that eliminating the 90Hz refresh rate option is more comfortable. You can do this in the refresh rate section of display settings:

1. Open system settings, either by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen or by swiping downward twice on the status bar, then tapping the gear icon.

2. Scroll down to and tap Display.

3. Tap Display refresh rate.

4. Choose between one of the two options, depending on your priorities:

Prioritize performance: Choose Hyper smooth, which will prioritize 120Hz any time you touch the screen. By default, some apps will use 90Hz instead of 120Hz, which I find less comfortable.

Prioritize battery life: Choose Efficiency first, which will cap the refresh rate at 60Hz. This feels less smooth at first, but it's something you get used to in no time flat. Half the refresh rate doesn't mean double the battery life, but you will see improvements by choosing this option.

Display colors

Next, you'll want to visit the color section of display settings and opt for the more natural color palette. By default, the Razr Fold's display is incredibly vibrant, which looks nice at first, but can ultimately cause eye strain if you use it too often.

Additionally, Motorola offers an option called Dynamic Video Enhancement that enhances videos with more vibrant colors. The problem is that these techniques almost always use temporal dithering to achieve the final effect, which can cause debilitating headaches and eye pain in some people, so you'll want to keep it off for maximum comfort.

1. Open system settings, either by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen or by swiping downward twice on the status bar, then tapping the gear icon.

2. Scroll down to and tap Display.

3. Select Colors from the list.

4. Choose Natural from the list.

5. Navigate back to Display settings.

6. Make sure Dynamic Video Enhancement is off.

Night light

Lastly, you'll want to optimize your screen usage for darker light environments. While the standard Night Light function is a great starting place, I've also got a few more tips for settings that make low light reading on your phone even more comfortable.

1. Open system settings, either by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen or by swiping downward twice on the status bar, then tapping the gear icon.

2. Scroll down to and tap Display.

3. Tap the words Dark theme, not the toggle next to it.

4. Tap Schedule, then select Turns on from sunset to sunrise.

5. Navigate back to display settings.

6. Scroll down to and tap the words Night Light, not the toggle next to it.

7. Tap Schedule, then select Turns on from sunset to sunrise.

With those settings enabled, your phone will emit less blue light in the evening via the Night Light setting, and will also switch to dark mode after sunset. This second setting will reduce the amount of light coming from your phone since Motorola uses DC dimming on the Razr Fold's display, making it more comfortable in low light.

But there are times when low brightness simply isn't low enough, and that's where Extra Dim comes in. Extra Dim was introduced as an accessibility setting a few years ago, but Android 16 upgraded the setting with an intensity slider so you can properly customize the experience.

1. Open system settings, either by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen or by swiping downward twice on the status bar, then tapping the gear icon.

2. Scroll down to and tap Accessibility.

3. Scroll down to and tap the words Extra dim, not the toggle next to them.

4. Turn on Extra Dim, then adjust the dimming intensity until your phone feels more comfortable to use in dim light.

5. Tap the toggle next to Extra dim shortcut to add Extra dim to your quick settings panel.

6. Swipe down twice on your status bar (the area with the clock at the top of your screen), then select the pencil icon to edit the quick toggles.

7. Scroll down to the display section, then tap the plus buttons on Dark theme, Extra Dim, and Night Light.

8. Scroll back to the top and rearrange your quick settings buttons how you wish.

Now, when you want to look at your phone in a dark room or anywhere else that is too dark to comfortably read the display, you can open up your Quick Toggles section and tap any of the three settings we just added. Long-pressing on the Extra Dim button will bring you to Extra Dim accessibility settings, where you can adjust the intensity of Extra Dim at any time.

Extreme AMOLED by the numbers

By default, the Razr Fold 2026 uses DC dimming at medium to high brightness, then switches to 720Hz PWM dimming at 30% brightness and below. Samsung and Google use 240Hz or 480Hz, depending on the phone model, which means near-instant pain for me. Things get even more comfortable for me on the Razr Fold 2026 when using the flicker-prevention feature, as the dimming rate matches the display's 120Hz refresh rate.

Studies have shown that PWM dimming causes the most pain for flicker-sensitive users between 240Hz and 1200Hz, while the most comfortable rates are either at exactly 120Hz or above 3,000Hz. Since Motorola doesn't offer extremely high PWM rates like Honor's Magic V6, the best option is to enable the flicker-prevention feature (found under display settings) to lock the dimming rate at 120Hz.

On OLEDs, this setting can introduce some noise or grain at very low light levels, but I don't see any obvious visual problems or noise patterns on these displays. No matter which dimming setting you use, though, modulation on this display is quite high. At 70-80% modulation, it's still lower than Samsung or Google's 99% modulation rates, making it more comfortable than those phones, but it pales in comparison to phones like the Honor Magic V5, which sees modulation down to 28%.

While Motorola doesn't offer as many eye care features as vendors like Honor, its phones offer substantially better eye care options than Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phones. If you're in North America and don't have official access to brands like Honor, Vivo, Oppo, and others, Motorola is the brand to pick for OLED-powered phones with good eye care solutions.

Book-style folding phones are built for creativity and productivity. You get the best of a tablet and a traditional smartphone, all in one package, and the Razr Fold has some of the best multitasking features I've used on any foldable phone to date.

Surprisingly, though, several of the best multitasking features aren't enabled by default on the Motorola Razr Fold, but I've been using it for a few weeks now and have unearthed several phenomenal features that are letting me get tons of things done without having to use multiple devices.

From three-way split screen apps to the grid-based multitasking UI, floating windows, and even a desktop OS-like taskbar, there are tons of ways to do everything everywhere all at once on your Razr Fold.

Split it to win it

Book-style foldables like the Razr Fold are my favorite kind of smartphone. You get a normal screen on the outside for everyday tasks, and then you can open it up to reveal a massive tablet-sized screen that'll really let you get things done. I've worked from my Razr Fold on the go more than a few times, and that's all thanks to a handful of fantastic multitasking features that Motorola built into the phone.

The good news is that while many of my favorite foldable power features aren't enabled by default, many of them are located in a single section within the settings menu. Let's begin with the taskbar, which is the easiest way to treat this tablet like it's a proper tablet, letting you instantly launch apps and run them in split-screen without having to navigate back home or perform some annoyingly finicky gesture.

1. Open the settings menu by tapping Settings in the app drawer on your home screen, or swiping down on the status bar and tapping the gear icon.

2. Select Foldable display from the list.

3. Tap Task Bar.

4. Select Always show.

Now, when you unfold your Razr Fold, you'll see a dedicated taskbar at the bottom of the screen. This taskbar stays put while you have apps open and makes it easy to multitask. You can tap an icon to launch an app in full-screen mode, or press on an icon and drag it to a part of the screen to launch an action.

Try opening one app full-screen first, then tap and drag another app's icon to one of the following locations:

• The left or right half of the screen will split apps vertically, making them the same size as if you were running them on the outer display. This is perfect for apps that don't scale to tablet size very well.
• The top or bottom half of the screen will split apps horizontally. I've never found a good use for this one, but I'm sure someone will find an app combination where splitting them like this makes sense. Both apps will be short and extra wide, so this is definitely a specialized need.
• The middle of the screen will put the new app on a floating window, which can be moved around, resized, minimized, etc., just like windows on a Windows or Mac computer.

So far, all of this is pretty standard for any book-style foldable you can buy today, but Motorola has built in some truly special multitasking features for when you want to run three apps side by side or two full-screen apps at the same time.

1. Start by opening an app in full-screen.

2. Drag another app's icon to the left or right side of the screen to split the apps vertically.

3. Find a third app icon, then press and drag it to the Add button that appears in the middle of the screen toward the top.

Now, you should see two apps running in a two-way vertical split, with a third hanging just off the side of the screen. Any time you want to swap over to this third app, just tap the window to slide the carousel. The key here is to tap the window, don't swipe over.

Swap full-screen apps

You can also run two full-screen apps back-to-back, giving you access to two tablet-sized apps that you can switch between with a single tap. Here's how to do that:

1. Unfold your Razr Fold and use the large screen.

2. Open any app you want.

3. On the taskbar, press and drag an app's icon to the left or right side of the screen to run two apps side-by-side.

4. Press and hold the white bar in the middle of your screen that splits the apps, then drag it to the left or right until you see the window shape change, then let go.

5. The second app should now be stacked "behind" the foreground app. To switch to it, tap the app window on the side of the screen.

6. To go back to single-app fullscreen, press and hold the white bar on the side of the app, then drag it all the way to the side to make it fullscreen.

This 90:10 split, as it became known when the OnePlus Open debuted it in 2023, is the best and fastest way to multitask between two or three apps at a time, especially when using the Razr Fold's larger inner display. If you find yourself commonly using the same apps, you can tap on the white bar that splits each app's window, then tap Save app pair to create a custom pair on your taskbar.

You can use the same tactics to split apps horizontally on the outer screen, but it's less effective since that screen is smaller. Still, give it a try next time you need to run two apps at once, and you might be pleasantly surprised with how well it works!

A better Overview menu

Lastly, you'll want to swap out the massive tiles in the Overview menu for something that makes a lot more sense on a huge display. This feature only works on the large inner display, unfortunately, but it's still worth taking the time to do it.

1. If you use gesture navigation, open Overview by swiping up and holding on the home bar until the multitasking screen appears

Or, if you use navigation buttons, tap the multitasking square key to open Overview.

2. At the top of the screen, tap the grid icon to switch to grid view.

Now, you can quickly switch between several apps at once instead of just one or two. It's a lot more efficient and makes a lot more sense for a screen of this size. And that's everything you need to know about multitasking on the Motorola Razr Fold!

The Motorola Razr Fold arrives in stores soon, and I've already spent a couple of weeks with the phone, which just so happens to be Motorola's first book-style foldable phone. My review is already up if you want the full rundown of my thoughts using the Razr Fold, and we've also published a separate camera review, which I worked on with my colleague Nick Sutrich.

That said, if you're on the fence about whether to buy the Razr Fold, I'm breaking down some reasons to consider it and others to skip it or wait. Think of it as a mini review that just focused on the major highlights and concerns before you buy.

Motorola Razr Fold: Why you should buy it

These are the top reasons I've found the Razr Fold worth a look, from its cameras to its performance and long-lasting battery life.

Amazing camera

Off the bat, the Razr Fold has an impressive set of cameras. Motorola isn't exactly known for its camera prowess, but the company cooked with the Fold's triple 50MP rear sensors. Thanks to Sony Lytia sensors and some help from Pantone, photos are bright and vibrant, with punchy colors that I find quite pleasing to the eye. Of course, not everyone will be a fan of this style of imagine, but Android Central's Nick Sutrich and I are quite pleased with the cameras.

Motorola has also included some staple imaging features alongside some new ones. Of course, you can twist the phone twice to open the camera, and for those fast-moving subjects, Action Shot will keep them in focus. Frame Match is new, helping to ensure your friend frames you in a photo just as you intend, so you can capture the scene just right. And because it's a foldable, the Razr Fold's external screen can be used as a viewfinder for selfies or a preview screen for subjects.

Flagship-level performance

The Motorola Razr Fold is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. It may not be the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but the chip, paired with 16GB of RAM, performs just fine without the extra power. You'll have no trouble juggling multiple apps, and the phone is surprisingly capable at gaming.

I've played some fairly graphically intensive games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Where Winds Meet on the highest settings, and the phone doesn't falter one bit or get noticeably warm.

The benchmarks leave a lot to be desired compared to flagships powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, they don't always tell the whole story, and to be completely honest, I'm more than pleased with the Razr Fold's performance.

Silicon-carbon battery

Silicon-carbon batteries are the hot new tech in smartphones, allowing for denser, larger batteries and providing a boost in battery life for flagship smartphones. Google and Samsung have yet to adopt the tech in their latest flagships, but Motorola is bringing it to the U.S. with the Fold, squeezing a 6,000mAh battery into a very thin profile.

The result is rather impressive battery life, and I can easily get more than a day of use with the Razr Fold.

Plus, when you do run out of battery, the fast 80W charging can top you up in a pinch, assuming you have a compatible charger and USB-C cable. And if you like wireless charging, the Razr Fold supports a speedy 50W with a compatible Qi charger.

Versatility

The Razr Fold features a 6.6-inch external display, and it's rather impressive with its 165Hz refresh rate and 6,000-nit peak brightness. However, the internal folding display gives you a lot more screen to work with at 8.1 inches, and Motorola does a pretty good job of utilizing the real estate and the phone's folding nature.

Multitasking is pretty easy; you can open a triple-app split-screen view by dragging apps up from the taskbar. You can also add a fourth app by opening it in floating freeform mode; just drag it to the middle of the screen. And thanks to the Snapdragon chip, the phone handles all of this very well.

The Razr Fold also has two modes that you can activate when folding the phone at different angles. Desk Mode turns the Razr Fold into a smart desk display, which can show a clock, calendar, upcoming tasks, and notifications.

And when you open the Razr in a laptop-like angle, you can activate Laptop Mode, which turns the bottom half of the device into a trackpad that controls the top half with a cursor. It features a set of shortcuts for certain functions, and when you enter a text field, the bottom half opens a full keyboard.

7 years of software support

Motorola isn't always the best at software support, but the company is clearly learning. The Razr Fold will receive seven years of OS upgrades and bi-monthly security updates. That means the phone will eventually get Android 23 or 24 and should receive updates, possibly for longer than you'd intend to keep it. For such an expensive phone, long-term support like this just adds value.

Moto Pen Ultra

We were pretty bummed about Samsung removing support for the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Motorola must have heard the cries, because it created its own version of the S Pen specifically for the Razr Fold.

The Moto Pen Ultra is an active stylus pen, so it supports pressure sensitivity and tilt detection on the Razr Fold's screens. Unlike the S Pen for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Moto Pen Ultra supports Bluetooth, so you can capture images with the stylus as a remote shutter or use the side button to activate features like Circle to Search.

You can also take advantage of features like annotating your screen, dragging and dropping items between apps, and Motorola's Sketch to Image, which uses AI to clean up and generate whatever you draw. It's a neat addition if you want to spend the extra $99, and it comes in a nicely upholstered charging case.

Why you should skip the Razr Fold

There's a lot to like about the Razr Fold, but there are also some things to consider that may make you hesitate to click "Add to cart." Here are the top reasons I've noticed.

Expensive

Smartphones aren't getting any cheaper; in fact, they seem to be getting more expensive lately, thanks to the RAM crisis. The Razr Fold, like other book-style foldable phones, costs a pretty penny at $1,900. That's $100 less than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at launch, but $100 more than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold when it was launched last year.

This is the most I've seen Motorola charge for a smartphone, and while carriers can help spread the cost over multi-year payment plans, Motorola says the Razr Fold will be available at T-Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, and Verizon "in the coming months."

On the plus side, Motorola is known for offering pretty attractive deals on its smartphones, so if you're willing to wait, you might snag a sweet discount. Right now, the Razr Fold has some decent preorder deals for the unlocked model.

Few accessories

The Razr Fold is a good-looking phone, thanks to Motorola's use of alternative materials on the ar instead of glass. However, a phone this expensive should be protected with a case, and unfortunately, there aren't many Razr Fold cases to choose from. Motorola has one first-party case for the Fold, in two colors, but it won't be available until June 12.

You can look elsewhere for cases, but you won't find many from the big-name brands aside from Thinborne, which appears to have gone through with producing an ultra-thin case. You can probably find a decent case from an unknown brand online, but you might be best off waiting for the Thinborne case.

This is different from Samsung's approach; the company will launch a new flagship with a bevy of first-party case options and plenty of third-party cases to choose from. We wish Motorola were more active about protective accessories, but the company seems to have an aversion to them.

Motorola is a bit of a second-class citizen

Despite being a moderately sized player in the mobile space (and at one point owned by Google), Motorola still feels like a second-class citizen when it comes to Android. Whenever Google announces new features, Pixel phones often get them first, but many times Samsung devices get them even before Pixels and other Android phones.

Quick Share's AirDrop support came first to Pixels, then expanded to Samsung phones before finally reaching others. Gemini screen automation actually arrived first on the Galaxy S26 before expanding to the Pixel 10.

Motorola rarely gets the same treatment, aside from perhaps the new Wardrobe feature coming to Google Photos. Otherwise, you'll have to be comfortable waiting to get the latest Android features, or not getting them at all (AirDrop support seems up in the air).

That's not to say the Razr Fold isn't impressive and capable on its own, but there will likely be some FOMO as Samsung and Google get first dibs on new features.

Motorola phones aren't usually known for having exemplary cameras. Most of Motorola's phones in North America these days are budget-friendly models and, by extension, don't leave much room for impressive camera performance. However, the Motorola Razr Fold is a different beast entirely, and after capturing hundreds of photos with the foldable, we’re confident when we say that the Razr Fold continues to blow us away.

The Motorola Razr Fold is the most premium phone Motorola has ever made, and the fact that it's available in North America seems almost like a miracle. To make things even more complicated, most of the best foldable phones aren't available in North America at all, meaning your only real choices are between Samsung and Google.

That said, we're breaking up this camera review a little differently than usual. Managing editor Derrek Lee will focus solely on the Razr Fold and how it stands on its own, while Nick Sutrich is comparing the Razr Fold to some of its biggest competitors, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Motorola Razr Fold cameras

Motorola is using a Sony Lytia sensor for the primary 50MP camera, further enhancing it with Pantone Validation. That means the camera should produce truer-to-life colors and more accurate skin tones, though you may need to be patient as the phone takes a few seconds to fully process images.

Photos taken with all three cameras all look extremely pleasing to me. The Razr Fold captures very bright, vibrant images that look very pleasing on the phone’s Extreme AMOLED displays. In good lighting, particularly on sunny days, the Fold camera is at its best and tends to brighten darker areas, softening harsh shadows. The result is that blacks are not as rich as they could be, but this is often not a huge problem, and low-light images appear a bit brighter with minimal noise.

The Razr Fold camera has decent dynamic range, but I often wish Motorola would punch it up a bit. I notice that the details in the clouds tend to get lost and a tad overexposed, but I don’t think this is the Fold’s biggest problem.

In fact, as far as colors go, Motorola could stand to tone them down a little. The Fold produces very punchy colors, but sometimes it can go a little overboard. This is precisely why I stick with the Normal Mode in Motorola’s camera, though if you like punchy colors, you can always opt for Vivid Mode.

The Razr Fold also handles movement well, even in low-light situations, although it has its limits. You can capture moving subjects in focus pretty well with the main sensor, and the Action Shot feature takes things to the next level, allowing you to zoom into fast-moving subjects for a clear image, something even the Razr Ultra 2025 couldn’t do.

Zoom camera

Where the Razr Fold really shines is in its zoom capability. This was never a particularly strong area for Motorola, but the company was clearly cooking with its imaging engine. The Razr Fold sports a Sony Lytia 600 3x optical telephoto camera, but it's capable of up to 100x "Super Zoom."

This probably sounds like a gimmick, because who would be taking photos at 100x zoom? I've seen time and again that those images don't amount to much. Well, the Razr Fold has proven me wrong.

The Razr Fold manages to take some rather impressive photos at just about any zoom level. Clearly, 3x images are its bread and butter, and photos appear crisp and detailed. However, at a concert in a relatively dark theater, I found that photos taken at 6x and even 10x zoom were almost as impressive, and I stuck to these zoom levels throughout the show.

It's when you get to 10x and beyond that the Fold really shows off what it can do. It's here that the AI is clearly doing a lot of the heavy lifting, as the resulting photos don't look like much until the Fold finishes processing, at which point I'm blown away by how well it cleans up photos at 50x and even 100x. The fact that I can capture individual people on a boat that I can barely see with my own eyes is quite impressive.

Every camera on the Razr Fold is great, but the telephoto sensor is so good that I find myself defaulting to it, using it more than I have any other phone with a telephoto camera. That's not to say there aren't other phones capable of this level of zoom, but it's more than I ever expected from Motorola.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7

Motorola is finally offering North American Android users a reason to get excited about foldables again. Not only does the Razr Fold 2026 offer a bigger battery, better displays, and even stylus capability than Pixel Fold or Galaxy Z Fold phones, but it's also delivering a better camera experience.

To say the Razr Fold 2026's camera annihilates Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a huge understatement. The Z Fold 7 doesn't exactly set a high bar for camera quality, but it's still the best foldable available in North America today, and that's what really matters.

Motorola has two main advantages you'll see in the following comparisons. First, the company's use of Pantone color science absolutely shines in every picture, making this the most color-accurate foldable camera I've ever used. Second, the phone's cameras provide exquisite detail in every lighting situation, eclipsing Samsung's efforts every single time.

You'll find the largest quality gap between the Razr Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at virtually any zoom level. The Razr Fold not only captures substantially more detail but also produces photos with a convincing depth of field that you'll only get from larger, better sensors. If you look at any of my comparison examples at 3x and beyond, you'll see the Razr Fold captures the subject in impressive detail, while the background naturally blurs behind it.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7's photos often look flat and very obviously come from a smartphone. This is a problem with all Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, because Samsung consistently uses smaller, cheaper sensors. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also maxes out at 30x zoom, and most photos beyond 10x simply aren't usable on that phone, while the Razr can produce great photos even up to 50x and 100x (as Derrek noted above).

The Razr Fold's main and ultrawide cameras produce incredible detail, dynamic range, and a general "punchiness" that the Galaxy Z Fold 7's cameras lack. Many photos from the Z Fold 7 are on the cool side and often look flat.

I only found one example when the Z Fold 7 produced a better photo — the very dark image of the two keyboards and monitors on a desk — but this was also a time when the Z Fold 7 took a 2-3 second-long exposure to capture the image, while the Razr Fold's photo was taken instantly.

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Honor Magic V6

Folks in Europe and Asia have a much wider range of phones to choose from, giving the Razr Fold some actual competition. Even so, I've found that the phone tends to keep up quite well, and often still produces the most color-accurate image.

Compared to the Honor Magic V6, I've found the Razr Fold's main and ultrawide lenses generally come out slightly on top. Dynamic range and colors are particularly impressive, even if the gap isn't as wide as it was when compared to the Z Fold 7.

Between roughly 8x and 19x, the Razr Fold sometimes performs slightly worse than phones like the Honor Magic V6, but it's highly situation-dependent. The photo of my cat below shows an obvious difference between the two phones, while the photo of the moss is nearly indistinguishable.

But something interesting happens at 20x and beyond, and it's powered by generative AI. You can choose to turn this off in camera settings if you prefer a more "raw" image. But the reality is that this turns the tables on extreme zoom smartphone photography. Images go from a neat parlor trick to actual usable photos at 50x and beyond, and that's not something I expected to see from a foldable, much less a standard non-foldable smartphone.

The winner is a toss-up between the Razr Fold and Honor Magic V6, and it's entirely situationally dependent. Generative AI features seem to apply their magic to whatever they feel like, rather than being consistent all around.

The photos of the statue I took above are a perfect example of this, as Honor's does an exemplary job at 30x but seems to forget to work beyond that, whereas Motorola's AI additions only seem to kick in at 100x. Your mileage will absolutely vary with this feature, but it ensures that you're more likely to get a usable photo of something far away, and that's a great thing.

A real winner

Before I started my review, my biggest concern with the Razr Fold was the camera performance. Motorola doesn't have a great track record with good camera quality, but the Razr Fold has proven that the company can not only get it right but can beat the competition.

I'm sticking with this phone for the foreseeable future, and a large part of that is because of the camera quality. Oftentimes, when you choose a foldable, you have to sacrifice camera quality to get a good foldable experience, but Motorola has proven that this is no longer the case with the Razr Fold, and I couldn't be happier about it.

Take the Razr Fold for a dip in the pool, but be wary of dust

The IP48/IP49 rating on the Motorola Razr Fold ensures that the phone will be just fine even if you jump in the pool with it. Keep in mind that these certifications only guarantee survival in freshwater or low-salinity water. If you do happen to drop it in seawater, then make sure you rinse it out immediately. An IP69 rating is still the gold standard, and so far, only the Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes close with an IP68 rating.

While the Razr Fold can easily resist liquid damage, the same cannot be said for dust. The number '4' in the rating indicates that the Fold can only keep out solid particles greater than 1mm, so dust technically does not qualify. For the phone to be dustproof, it needs to have a rating of '5' or '6'. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the same limitation, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is properly dust-tight.

The Razr Fold is still one of the best Motorola phones with fantastic build quality, impressive battery life, and gorgeous displays. It definitely makes you think twice before getting the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as for the first time, this Motorola phone now gets seven years of OS upgrades.

Should the lack of Qi2 stop you from buying the Razr Fold?

Motorola only talks about the 50W wireless charging that the Razr Fold supports, provided you spring for the Motorola 50W Wireless TurboPower Charger separately. The fact is that the Razr Fold simply does not support the Qi2 standard, either natively or with the help of a case, and that's a shame. In an age when big guns like Google and Samsung have adopted this tech in their flagship phones, it's strange that Motorola decided to leave it out.

We asked Motorola why it did not include the Qi2 standard on the Razr Fold, and it had this to say to us:

"As with all our devices, we try to create a balance of features to ensure it meets the needs of our consumers. The motorola razr fold, razr ultra, razr+, and razr all deliver over 30 hours of battery life as well as super-fast charging that provides power for the day in just 8-15 minutes and wireless charging for added convenience."

With Qi2 support increasingly popular in third-party accessories, the ability to wirelessly fast-charge the Razr Fold outside your home would have been a nice perk. Unfortunately, this isn't possible, but I don't think it should dissuade you from considering this phone.

Even though it's Motorola's debut offering, we do not doubt that the Razr Fold will be one of the best foldable phones to buy in 2026, if not one of the best Motorola phones. Pre-orders began on May 14, and the phone goes on sale on May 21.

Motorola Razr 2026 Qi2 wireless charging support: What you need to know

With the launch of the Motorola Razr 2026 line-up, competition has gotten fiercer in the world of foldables. Sure, the Razr Fold is the most exciting member of the series as the company's first book-style foldable, but the majority of the prospective consumers are likely going to be interested in the brand's trio of flip-style phones, as that's a form factor Motorola has garnered a lot of experience in over the past few years.

No matter which of the three Motorola Razr 2026 models you're interested in the most, there's really no denying that they're all (largely) iterative upgrades over the previous-gen devices. Even so, there are a bunch of practical improvements that are worth taking a look at.

As each of these flip-style foldables packs not just one but two gorgeous displays and top-of-the-line hardware specifications, it's good that Motorola has given all of them larger batteries than their predecessors, along with fast wired and wireless charging capabilities, which should help with real-world usage.

But as good as that is, the omission of one key feature across the board is likely to make the experience less than perfect. And that's Qi2 wireless charging support.

Although the Razr 2026, the Razr Plus 2026, and the Razr Ultra 2026 pack in fairly speedy wireless charging, none of the three has native Qi2 compatibility, as there are no integrated magnets. The only option is to use a magnetic case, which will allow you to enjoy some of the best MagSafe accessories for Android phones with these devices. It's a workaround most users will be ok with, except for those who prefer using their smartphones without cases.

When we asked why the Qi2 standard was not included, Motorola provided this statement:

"As with all our devices, we try to create a balance of features to ensure it meets the needs of our consumers. The motorola razr fold, razr ultra, razr+, and razr all deliver over 30 hours of battery life as well as super-fast charging that provides power for the day in just 8-15 minutes and wireless charging for added convenience."

It's a tad disappointing to see the lack of built-in Qi2 functionality, but we have no doubt that the Razr 2026 trio will end up being some of the best flip phones you can buy. All you have to do is decide which one you like the most.

This week, I plugged a pair of Viture Beast smart glasses into my Motorola Razr Fold 2026 to see what it would do. Most phones just mirror the phone screen onto a pair of smart glasses like this, but Motorola does something totally different. A special menu appears on the glasses, giving you a way to quickly launch games, movies, video chats, or even turn your phone into a full-fledged laptop replacement.

As smartphones have become more capable over the years, I've found my travel bag growing lighter and lighter. Smartphones have largely replaced dedicated cameras for the vast majority of people — I've even gone to more than one event without a big camera — and laptops may soon be on the way out, if my experience with the Razr Fold is anything to go by.

Using a phone as a laptop isn't a new thing, per se, but Motorola makes the transition effortless with Motorola Smart Connect, a piece of software they've been improving over the past few years that links all your devices. The brilliant part is that this works on more than just Motorola devices, as it's designed to let you carry over all your digital belongings and information, no matter which platforms you use.

Fulfilling the XR dream

For the past several years, we've seen new VR headsets launch with the idea that they were a "laptop for your face." Apple did it with the Vision Pro. Samsung did it with the Galaxy XR. Both companies were successful in their own ways with these launches, but the price proved prohibitive for most people.

But a pair of XR smart glasses like Xreal 1S or Viture Beast are a different story entirely. While still a bit expensive, these glasses are a fraction of the cost of bulkier VR headsets and offer a much sleeker hardware profile, easily fitting into a travel bag and looking a lot less awkward when wearing in public.

Possibly even better is the fact that the glasses plug into your phone, meaning you don't have to remember to install all your favorite apps or copy your most important files over to another device. On top of that, Motorola's excellent Smart Connect software gives you a completely different UI when glasses are plugged in, and it looks just like your desktop or laptop PC.

For maximum productivity, I recommend slipping a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse into your travel bag. This brilliant Logitech keyboard ($24 as of writing this) has a laptop-style trackpad built into it, so you can get all the comforts of laptop controls without having to pack extra equipment. Just open your Razr Fold's Bluetooth settings and pair the keyboard to the phone, no extra configuration needed!

When you plug your favorite pair of smart glasses into your Razr Fold, a menu will appear, allowing you to quickly launch desktop, TV, video call, or gaming modes. The Razr Fold's screen will automatically turn into a trackpad for navigation, so if you don't want to go the keyboard and mouse route, this is a supremely convenient fallback.

Now, all you have to do is use your thumb (or any finger, really) to slide the on-screen mouse cursor over to your mode of choice, then tap the screen to perform a click. If you launch Desktop Mode, a familiar desktop UI will appear on screen, complete with a mouse cursor.

From this point, there's literally nothing your Razr Fold can't do. Play games, launch your favorite browser, open Google Drive or Gmail, and get some work done. Whatever floats your boat works here, and you can even scale windows, move them around, minimize them, etc., just like a Windows or Mac computer.

To make things even better, you can load up the GameHub app from the Google Play Store and play Steam games natively on your Razr Fold, replacing devices like a Steam Deck. I recently checked out the latest Viture Beast glasses and an accompanying Viture controller that are perfect for this functionality, replacing yet another device in your travel bag.

Now, your phone does it all, and thanks to smart glasses like Viture Beast or Xreal 1S, your neck won't hurt from looking down at a handheld gaming system or laptop for the entire trip.

After years of a successful foldable strategy focused solely on flip phones, the Razr Fold represents an exciting evolution of Motorola's strategy. I've been a fan of flip phones since Motorola launched the Razr Plus 2023 and have used them as my primary phones ever since. However, with the new Razr Fold joining Motorola's flagship family, my allegiance to flip phones may be coming to an end.

As the company's first book-style foldable phone, Motorola waited months after its announcement to make it available. This was seemingly to give it the fanfare it deserved, particularly as more companies focus on this form factor amid growing foldable sales. Motorola has proven it can still have a successful foldable strategy with just flip phones, but adding a book-style foldable gives it a greater opportunity to compete with Samsung and Google in the U.S., where foldable options are scarce.

After spending a couple of weeks with the Razr Fold, I think Motorola has pulled it off. The company has clearly utilized its foldable prowess to produce a solid smartphone, while still doing what Motorola often does best: offer plenty of value while undercutting Samsung.

The Razr Fold takes everything Motorola is known for and puts it into an attractive package. The phone may not be as thin as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it makes up for it in other ways. The back eschews the typical glass panel in favor of Motorola's signature alternative materials. My unit is the Blackened Blue colorway, which features a diamond piqué-inspired finish and looks great and feels really nice. The only downside is that scratches and scuffs can sort of linger and are a little hard to remove.

When closed, the phone is just 10mm thin, and despite being slightly thicker than a normal smartphone (the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is 9.4mm), it surprisingly doesn't feel particularly thick or heavy. The 21:9 display aspect ratio also helps make it feel like a traditional smartphone, unlike the taller 22:9 Razr flip phones. Even the camera housing protrudes seamlessly from the back, taking design cues from the rest of Motorola's lineup.

When open, the phone is just 4.7mm thin, with the squarish folding display spanning 8.1 inches. The weight feels better distributed than you'd expect, especially given the cameras housed on one side. The extra bit of thickness compared to Samsung's phone also allowed Motorola to squeeze in a larger 6,000mAh battery.

This makes it one of the first U.S.-bound smartphones to feature a denser silicon-carbon battery, and the phone is much better for it. The Razr Fold easily lasts a day or more on a single charge, and the 80W charging comes in very handy, assuming you have a charger that supports such speeds.

Whether you're using the Razr Fold open or closed, the displays are gorgeous and bright. The outer screen has a faster 165Hz refresh rate, which is great for gaming, but the inner display's 120Hz refresh rate doesn't feel any slower.

The phone also runs smoothly thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. It may not be the Elite version of the chip, but performance doesn't appear to suffer much from it. Apps open quickly, and I can play games like Honkai: Star Rail and Where Winds Meet at the highest settings without issue.

I haven't noticed the phone get particularly warm, even when playing graphically intensive games. In fact, the only time it gets noticeably warm is when it's charging, likely due to the fast charging speed.

Multitasking also works well, and Motorola uses the foldable form factor effectively in this regard. With the expansive inner display, I can use up to three apps at a time in split-screen mode, plus a fourth app in floating freeform mode, a fifth messaging app as a floating bubble, and a sixth app as a minimized YouTube video. With all this happening at once, the Razr Fold doesn't falter, although this type of scenario isn't typical for my use.

There are also some other clever ways Motorola takes advantage of the foldable form factor, such as intelligently suggesting split-screen apps when it notices a pattern of opening certain apps in succession. So, if I'm known to open Google Messages and Photos, a pop-up will suggest opening them together. Having these apps side by side also makes it easy to select images, then drag and drop them into Messages.

Motorola also has two different foldable "modes" for the Razr Fold, depending on its position. When tented with the lock screen enabled, the phone will enter a Desk mode, which displays certain info, such as a clock and your schedule. It's a simple, yet surprisingly effective feature, and the Razr Fold looks like a legitimate, albeit fancy desk clock.

The other mode is even cooler. Laptop Mode activates when you fold the phone in a laptop-like fashion, enabling a giant touchpad on the bottom half that lets you control apps displayed in the top half with a cursor. When you enter a text field, the touchpad will transform into a full keyboard, and there's a row of shortcuts for access to features like the Quick Settings menu, volume and brightness sliders, the screenshot function, and more.

It's a pretty cool feature, and while it may not exactly emulate the full laptop experience (the keyboard is still a bit cramped), it's a neat way to make use of the foldable form factor. Hinge also holds up well, despite the larger camera bump being housed in the upper half of the display, a testament to how well-balanced the weight is.

Of course, because it's a foldable, it still has features like a customizable taskbar that displays recently used apps. I like to use this in tandem with Motorola's sidebar, providing two ways to access frequently used apps.

The Razr Fold is running a newer version of Android 16 with the Hello UX, so UI elements feel more consistent and are more closely aligned with Android 16 on the Pixel. For instance, the new Quick Settings menu lets me resize tiles to my liking, and the larger inner screen makes it possible to use the classic control center style with a dual-pane view.

My colleague, Nick Sutrich, noticed some bugs in his unit, such as apps not resizing correctly (or at all) and multitasking not working properly. I haven't noticed any of these in my use, but it's worth mentioning that many of them went away after rebooting the phone.

I will say, the biggest miss is probably Motorola's Moto AI suite. There are some good things here, such as image generation and access to Copilot and Perplexity if you use them, but overall, Moto AI still feels behind the pack in terms of capabilities and ease of use. The AI Key, for instance, is still very limited and can't be remapped, which is a missed opportunity.

Motorola has previously shown off the evolution of its AI suite with Qira, a revamped system that looks like a huge improvement over what we have now, but so far, that's nowhere to be found.

Fortunately, there are plenty of Google AI features you can default to, such as Gemini and Google Photos. The cool Wardrobe feature that was shown off last month still isn't available, unfortunately.

Another area where the Razr Fold edges out the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is support for an active stylus pen. The Moto Pen Ultra is a separate $99 purchase, but it adds a very S Pen-like experience to the Razr Fold, with support for pressure sensitivity and tilt detection.

I will say, it's a little strange carrying a stylus pen around in an admittedly well-upholstered sleeve, and I wish there were a way to just attach the pen to the phone, perhaps with a magnet or a case. However, for some reason, the Razr Fold is sorely lacking in case options. But I digress.

Text recognition makes it possible to type in any text field while the system inputs whatever you write, and it works pretty well, despite my barely legible handwriting. A floating pen menu provides a quick menu to open a new note, make annotations, and more.

The Notes app lets you draw and even generate images from your drawings using Moto AI, if you're into that sort of thing. Basically, I have a bigger canvas to draw abominations and turn them into polished abominations.

The Moto Pen Ultra's customizable button also makes it easy to use features like Circle to Search; I just press and hold the button and highlight whatever I want to search for. The Bluetooth connection makes this easier than using the pen on the Moto G Stylus 2026, which doesn't have Bluetooth and will only work when the pen is within range of the display.

That Bluetooth connection also lets me remotely control the camera, something I used to love on older Samsung phones I've owned, like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Speaking of the camera, that's easily the best part about this phone. Motorola went all out with the camera system, sporting three 50MP rear sensors, and I can easily say this is the company's best effort. Images are bright, crisp, and vibrant, and while I wish it had better dynamic range, I think the Razr Fold cameras perform well in most scenarios, even managing decent low-light shots.

However, the Razr Fold shines most when it's zooming. Motorola isn't known for having strong zoom capabilities. Still, the combination of the 3x telephoto lens and Motorola's improved AI zoom makes for some impressive shots, including 6x, 10x, and 50x zoom. Even 100x zoom shots aren't half bad.

I took the Razr Fold to a concert and was more than pleased with the images and video I captured, most of which I took at 6x or 10x.

The two selfie cameras on the displays aren't as impressive, but they're mostly relegated to video calls anyway. It's also worth noting that the images I took were captured using the Natural camera mode, though you can switch to Vivid for more saturated colors or Signature, which learns over time from your editing preferences.

Rest assured, we'll go deeper into the Razr Fold's camera in a separate camera review.

Overall, I am happy to say that Motorola largely stuck the landing on its first book-style foldable. The design and hardware are solid, the software is decently polished, and the image quality is a step above what I've come to expect from Motorola.

It may not be as thin as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and the AI experience may be lacking, but the Motorola Razr Fold makes up for it with better battery life and stylus support, something it also has over the slightly cheaper Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Motorola also has the upper hand with more RAM and storage for the price, and the company is known for frequent sales on its phones, which is something to look forward to.

The Razr Fold is available for preorder and retails for $1,900, with some nice bundles available. If you can deal with Motorola's lack of accessories and less reliable software upgrade policy, the Razr Fold is definitely worth checking out if you're in the U.S. and interested in buying a foldable.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 is the middle child of the family, and it's feeling more like it every year. While the low and high-end Razr models are getting special FIFA edition releases, new entries, and a few other boosts, the Razr Plus 2026 is quietly improving things without much fanfare.

That last part is particularly important because while Motorola isn't redefining the Razr lineup's design or spec sheets in huge ways this year, the 2026 model is an improvement. That being said, Razr Plus 2025 deals make last year's phone substantially cheaper, so the improvements made this year likely won't outweigh the big difference in price.

But before you make a hasty decision, let's check out all the main differences between the Razr Plus 2025 and the Razr Plus 2026 to see which is most worth your money.

The design stays mostly the same

Holding both the Razr Plus 2026 and 2025 models side by side reveals no obvious differences. They both have the same exquisitely curved edges that feel great to hold, make the phone easy to unfold, and while the 2025 model sports shiny sides, the 2026 model swaps those out for a smudge-free matte finish. Both the cover and inner displays are identical in size, and even the camera modules look the same, despite sporting different hardware under the hood.

Even the dimensions are identical, something that's particularly awesome for existing Razr Plus owners, as you don't even need to swap out the case. Both phones even have the same weight, but that's actually an impressive feat of engineering on Motorola's part.

That's because the Razr Plus 2026 includes a 12.5% larger battery compared to the Razr Plus 2025, which would usually make the phone weigh a bit more, but Motorola swapped out the aluminum hinge with a titanium one for 2026. Not only does titanium lower the weight, but it also improves the overall durability of the phone over the long haul, making this a doubly great improvement.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 vs. Razr Plus 2025: Specs

While much of the Razr Plus 2026's spec sheet looks identical to the Razr Plus 2025, including the same processor, RAM, and storage, a few other major components were swapped out with something better. Starting with the display, this year's model features true 10-bit displays, while prior years had 8-bit displays. That should reduce flickering caused by temporal dithering and make the 2026 models more comfortable.

Second, there is the camera array on the outer display. The main camera got a new sensor with an Ultra HDR mode that's capable of up to 5x wider dynamic range than older Razr models. The fairly useless 2x telephoto lens from the Razr Plus 2024 and 2025 was swapped out for an ultrawide camera on the 2026 models, which might actually be my favorite change year-over-year.

That means Razr Plus 2026 users will be able to use Horizon Lock video stabilization, all with great quality, thanks to the dual 50MP sensor array. Motorola is also introducing a few new photo tricks, and while some of these will likely come to the Razr Plus 2025, the company is launching them all with the Razr Plus 2026.

If you're a big Instagram user, the Razr Plus 2026 can take Ultra HDR shots straight from the Instagram app, meaning you don't need to juggle between apps just to post your moments on social.

And a new feature called Frame Match lets you first take a picture of a scene you want to be in, then pass the camera to someone else so you can be in the shot. It's an awesome use of AI, and a simple on-screen guide will make sure they get the shot right.

Lastly, that 500mAh larger battery inside the Razr Plus 2026 model will give you even more play time on your phone without worrying about battery life.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 vs. Razr Plus 2025: Software

Over the years, Motorola has improved its update policy to ensure that you can keep your phone for longer without worrying about it being out of date. The Razr Plus 2026 is getting an extra year of support versus what's offered on the Razr Plus 2025, which means you can keep the Razr Plus 2026 for two additional years if you were choosing between them right now. Here's how it breaks down:

Motorola Razr Plus 2025: 3 OS updates (up to Android 18), 4 years of security updates (through 2028)

Motorola Razr Plus 2026: 3 OS updates (up to Android 19), 5 years of security updates (through 2030).

Hard to argue with that math, even given the price increase year-over-year. Unfortunately, like every other tech company in existence, Motorola had to raise the price of its products because of the global component shortage. Buying last year's phone is always going to save you money, but that's doubly true this year because of all the price increases.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 vs. Razr Plus 2025: Which should you buy?

To boil it down, here's the crux of the decision: If you choose the Razr Plus 2025, you'll save a few hundred bucks in the process and have slightly better camera zoom detail (since it has a 2x telephoto lens), but you'll miss out on an ultrawide camera, Ultra HDR photos, better battery life, better drop resistance and long-term durability, displays that are potentially more comfortable everyday, and only get software updates until 2029.

In many cases, these are reasonable tradeoffs to save so much money, but there's also serious peace of mind to know that you can hold on to the phone and still get important security updates until 2031, especially with the volatile state of tech prices these days. The Razr Plus 2026 isn't a massive upgrade by any means, but it is better, it'll last longer, and is a better long-term investment if you keep it in good shape with a great case.

Premium phones come in different packages, from foldables to sleek bar style phones. With the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, you get one of each. If you're unsure if you even need a foldable or if the advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are worth foregoing that convenience, this comparison will help.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Design and basics

In the looks department, these phones are designed very differently from one another. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a flip-style phone with a 4-inch 165Hz, 3,000-nit external screen and a larger 7-inch Extreme AMOLED inner screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 5,000-nit peak brightness when you open it up.

Ultra-thin in design, it comes in two finishes: Pantone Orient Blue with an embossed Alcantara texture using the made-in-Italy material that has a micro-lattice pattern, and Pantone Cocoa with a natural wood veneer.

These two finishes are undoubtedly stylish, but Android Central's Derrek Lee says in his hands-on review that he wishes there were a few more options, noting that the Orient Blue skews more toward purple than blue. The phone is durable as well, with Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for better drop performance, an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, and a titanium reinforced hinge.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra employs a very different design. It's a traditional bar-style phone that's ultra-slim and pocketable, but the camera sensors stick out from the body, causing it to sit off-balance when you set it down. You get a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 120Hz and 2,600-nit brightness, so it's as large as the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 without the option to fold it in half to toss into your purse or pocket. It's up to you to decide if that matters.

Nicholas Sutrich notes in his review that the display isn't "even remotely impressive," with resolution, nits, and refresh rate that are all nothing to write home about. His separate review of the display alone suggests Samsung lags when it comes to eye comfort, too.

There are five finish options from which to choose: Sky Blue, Black, and Cobalt Violet are standard, while you can also get the Samsung-exclusive Pink Gold or Silver Shadow. Made of durable Armor Aluminum with Corning Gorilla Glass, it meets an IP68 rating, making it more sealed against dust, which is typical of bar versus foldable phones.

One of the defining features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the built-in Privacy Screen, which Sutrich refers to in his review of the phone as "the most exciting display feature we've seen in a decade." It can darken the screen so others can't see what you're viewing from the sides. You can turn this on or off at will, but also activate it only for certain apps or notifications like banking, or only when you enter a PIN, password, or pattern to access sensitive information.

A maximum level protection option is great if you place the phone down beside you during a work lunch, making the screen difficult to read even then. It's such a useful feature and one that should be in every phone. For now, Privacy Display makes the Galaxy S26 Ultra stand out.

Notably, there's also a built-in S Pen for easier navigation, note-taking, sketching, and more for those who prefer it. It fits so seamlessly into the phone's housing, you won't even notice it's there. But Sutrich points out that the curve at the end of the pen makes it possible to insert it the wrong way. The inclusion of the S Pen may also be why the phone, yet again, does not have Qi2 magnets inside, though it's "Qi2 ready".

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Specs

See how these two phones compare at-a-glance with this handy spec table.

The Razr is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that will give you about a day and a half per charge. It can recharge quickly using 68W TurboPower charging, giving you another day after just eight minutes. It also supports 30W wireless charging as well as 5W reverse charging.

With USB-C, two microphones, and stereo Dolby speakers with Snapdragon sound and Spatial Audio, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 comes with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. You'll get three years of software and five years of security updates, which is far behind the seven years that competitors like Samsung and Google typically offer. The phone is set to be available in late May 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the same 5,000mAh battery that's rated to last for up to 31 hours of continuous video playback. Once ready to recharge, it supports Super Fast Charging 3.0 at 60W wired and up to 25W wireless charging as well as Wireless PowerShare for reverse charging. Sutrich says he got the phone from 0-80% in 30 minutes using a wired charger, which is a massive improvement from previous-generation Galaxy devices. Though the phone still should have a bigger battery, as such a premium device.

You get dual speakers with spatial audio, including advanced 360 Audio with head tracking when using a compatible pair of Samsung Galaxy earbuds, like the new Galaxy Buds Pro4. With Knox security, you can opt for 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage capacities.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Productivity and usability

Beyond the design, it's important how these phones operate and support your daily tasks, from productivity to entertainment. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 comes with Android 16 alongside Moto AI.

It's powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the same as the Razr Ultra 2025, an odd decision as it would have been nice to have the Gen 5 version as an upgrade. This may have been, however, to help keep pricing leveled, and Lee notes that most users won't know the difference anyway. You get 16GB RAM with up to 16GB more using RAM Boost, though our experts advise against using this as it ends up slowing down functions of the phone.

There's a lot of convenience in having the outer screen. You can access apps and games without opening the phone. You can customize its look with different layouts, panels, widgets, and video wallpapers (a new option fans have been asking for), even display live notifications for things like sports scores or deliveries. You can also interact with the outer screen without touching it, like placing your hand over it to wake it up or silence an alarm.

You get tons of AI features, including those that come standard now with Moto AI, like Catch Me Up, Next Move, and Daily Drop (similar to Samsung's Now Brief), along with Google Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity. So, you can get assistance with everything from making travel plans to looking up details about a restaurant, composing an e-mail, creating a photo or avatars, and more.

Samsung dubs the Galaxy S26 Ultra an "AI phone" with heavy AI integration as well, with software at its core. You get a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 for further customization. The 256GB and 512GB variations have 12GB RAM, but that increases to 16GB for the 1TB edition.

Galaxy AI facilitates features like Now Nudge and Now Brief, and you get Gemini, Gemini Live, Bixby, and Perplexity all built-in for simple access and assistance with AI-related tasks. There's virtually nothing in this phone that can't access the capabilities of AI, making it a powerhouse of an AI-driven device.

An important feature of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the large Vapor Chamber that affords greater thermal performance. While the phone doesn't have as much RAM as the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, unless you opt for the 1TB version, and its screen refresh rate is slower, you may be able to comfortably game with this phone with the confidence that it will remain cool.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is supported by seven years of software and security updates, so you'll be able to keep it current for years longer than the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Cameras and AI photo features

Cameras in phones are so important nowadays, and both these devices boast impressive ones. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a triple-camera system with a 50MP LOFIC sensor that affords up to six times more dynamic range, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with macro vision, and a 50MP internal camera.

While Lee did not get the chance to try the cameras yet, he notes that the Razr Ultra 2025 has a good camera already, so it's likely this one will follow suit. And the camera spec improvements are one reason to upgrade if you have the older model.

The biggest advantages of the camera come with the flippable design along with the AI features. Use Flex View positions, for example, so the phone acts as its own tripod, with a preview of an image on the front display for taking a selfie. For group shots, AI can take multiple frames and stitch them together to ensure you get the best expression from everyone, similar to Google Pixel's Best Take feature.

Signature style can automatically learn your editing preferences to help you get great photos off the bat, while frame match locks the frame so you can hand the phone to someone else and they can follow guides to get the exact photo you intended to capture. This feature sounds a lot like Google Pixel's Camera Coach.

There are also enhanced watermarks that can blend into the image with similar colors, and an ultra HDR mode that optimizes images for Instagram with up to 5x enhanced dynamic range, whether you're shooting from the camera app or right from within the social site. Another cool feature is Google Photos wardrobe, which can digitize your closet to help you mix and match items based on what you have worn in previous photos in your library, even virtually try them on. Neat!

Other camera features include the ability to animate still photos and use tools like Magic Eraser, camouflage (to blend distracting objects), and AI to describe desired edits, like removing objects, changing backgrounds, or improving lighting. With Ask Photos, you can search for a specific memory with voice prompts.

While recording videos, there's a camcorder mode with a new rotate-to-zoom feature that lets you rotate your wrist ever so slightly to instantly zoom in on a subject while recording. Lee says this works well, keeping the video stable while you do it. But he adds that there's a risk of accidentally activating this feature when you don't intend to, since the required movement is so slight.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has decent cameras, though one thing you'll learn is that they simply aren’t good enough for a flagship phone. It has a 200MP main wide camera, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x zoom, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and 12MP front camera. You will get consistent photos that are balanced with natural colors, accurate lighting, and fine detail, even in low light, especially with the 200MP main camera. But it's a fantastic median experience, not one that blows others out of the water.

That said, the software is among the best, and camera features, including ones that leverage AI, are top-notch. The most talked-about camera feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock. With this feature, you can record video while moving, even on uneven surfaces, and the footage will come out looking steadier than it was in reality.

You could even rotate the phone a full 360° and the subject will remain in frame, no one any the wiser when looking at the final product. It works amazingly well, though there's some loss of quality. But for parents taking video while running on the sidelines of their kids' soccer game or shooting your pup running in the park while you run with them, it makes a huge difference.

Another impressive photo feature is Photo Assist, where you can give the phone prompts to adjust photos as needed. This goes above and beyond the usual removal of a distracting object, reflections, or fixing blur. You can add a missing piece to an item, like a birthday cake, change your outfit, or even create entirely new photos from existing ones. It's not only a fun feature but also incredibly useful, and it will blow you away with how well it works.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which should you buy?

Both the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are solid premium phones, but with two very different design propositions. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a more pocketable phone since it can flip closed, the external screen providing plenty of advantages, from easy access to updates and notifications to snapping photos. It's poised to take over the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 as the best overall flip phone.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, meanwhile, is slim and sleek, but larger. It offers a seamlessly built-in S Pen that provides another level of convenience for things like note-taking, web navigation, and sketching.

I'm almost inclined to say that the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 design is better for entertainment, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for productivity. But both have such fantastic features that will appeal to the opposite use as well. So, the decision will really come down to design preference.

They're equally powerful, both loaded with AI features, and offer a decent amount of support for as long as you'll likely have the phone before wanting to upgrade. Samsung's seven-year promise, however, means you'll get a lot more value from the Galaxy S26 Ultra amortized over time.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might be the better phone. Having spent significant time with it myself, it performs really well for everything from productivity to photo and video capture. The AI experience is brilliant, and while the phone is a big bar-style device, it's still super slim and will slide into a larger pocket. It's not perfect, but it's a fantastic device worth getting.

That said, if you want a flip-style phone, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is worth considering. Its design is elegant and functional, it's durable, and it doesn't skimp on features. What more could you ask for? Truly, either phone will put a smile on your face.

Motorola Razr Fold supports an advanced stylus pen

Motorola has a ton of flip and fold phones, including ones that rank among the best foldable phones. But the Motorola Razr Fold is its first book-style foldable phone that opens up vertically to go from a traditional bar-sized phone to a larger tablet-sized mobile device. The Moto Pen Ultra, sold separately, works on both the phone's 6.6-inch external display and its 8.1-inch inner screen. It can be used for more precise navigation, sketching, jotting down notes, capturing and moving content, and more.

The fine tip pen offers high pressure sensitivity, tilt detection for shading and adding texture, low latency, and palm reflection technology, so your pen strokes are recognized, not your palm touching the screen (music to the ears of lefties like me). Use it to annotate, clip, and move text or images, capture screenshots, and more.

As an active stylus similar to the Samsung S Pen, the stylus has swappable pen and brush styles to accommodate different activities, from taking notes in class to drawing. A Quick Toolbar pops up with selectable tools as needed, as well, including magnify for focusing on fine details.

The pen even offers hover support along with features like Quick Clip to highlight and send content to a note, Sketch to Image that turns your rough sketch into a digital image, and Speed Share that suggests who you are most likely to share a note or annotation with for quicker sending. Use the pen for popular AI-driven features, too, like Circle to Search.

The battery lasts up to three hours per charge, but the included fabric case adds up to 27 more hours, so it can effectively last all day. You'll get alerts when the battery is low and if the pen is no longer with you to help prevent theft or loss.

Like the Motorola Razr Fold, which will sell for a starting price of $1,899.99, the stylus is available on May 21. It will sell for $99. It's nice that it's sold separately versus being included in the package. While the advanced stylus isn't very expensive, that's still a big chunk of change to add to the price if you won't use it. However, for those who would use the Moto Pen Ultra often, like students, content creators, and business professionals, they might find it worth the price to get alongside the phone.

Motorola has caught everyone's eye with the new Razr 2026 lineup. The top-end Moto Razr Ultra 2026 brings some major upgrades, including a flagship chipset, one of the largest batteries we've seen on a flip-style foldable phone in the U.S., much faster charging, and some really interesting material choices.

The other thing that immediately stands out is the price. The Razr Ultra 2026 is easily one of the most expensive flip-style foldables right now, but if you're looking for something in this compact form factor, Samsung still offers the Galaxy Z Flip 7 from last year as a strong alternative.

So which one should you actually go for, the Razr Ultra 2026 or the Galaxy Z Flip 7? Let's take a closer look at how they compare.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Pricing and availability

Motorola took the wraps off the Razr 2026 lineup on April 29, 2026. The new lineup includes the base Razr, the mid-tier Razr Plus, and the top-end Razr Ultra. Motorola has been increasing prices across its portfolio, and as expected, the Razr Ultra 2026 sees a price jump as well. It's up by $200 this year, which means the Razr Ultra now starts at $1,500 in the U.S.

It comes in a single variant, though, with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. In terms of design and finish, Motorola is offering some really interesting color options, including Pantone Orient Blue with an Alcantara finish and Pantone Cocoa with a wood finish. The Razr Ultra is currently available for pre-order and will go on sale starting May 21.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, launched last year on July 9, 2025. Samsung introduced it at its summer Galaxy Unpacked event alongside other foldables. Unlike the Razr Ultra, the Z Flip 7 starts at a lower price, with the 256GB model priced at $1,100 and the 512GB variant at $1,219.

In terms of colors, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is available in four options: Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, and Mint.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Design and display

Motorola is one of the few smartphone brands that consistently experiments with different finishes and materials, and it continues that approach with the Razr Ultra. The Moto Razr Ultra 2026 comes in two standout finishes, one with a quilted Alcantara back and another with a wood finish.

Other than that, the Razr Ultra feels fairly familiar in terms of overall design. You get the Motorola logo on the back and Razr branding at the bottom. The front is almost entirely covered by the cover display, with two cutouts for the cameras and a flash.

It still uses a vertical folding design that opens up into a 7-inch display. Compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the Razr Ultra has slightly curved edges, which should make it more comfortable to hold.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, sticks to a similar vertically folding design but with flatter edges and a more boxy look. Like the Razr Ultra, it also has two camera cutouts and a flash on the cover display.

Despite being newer, the Razr Ultra is slightly thicker at 15.7mm when folded and also heavier at 199 grams, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes in lighter at 188 grams.

In terms of durability, both phones offer IP48 dust and water resistance, but there are differences in display protection. Motorola uses Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for the cover screen, while Samsung sticks with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Coming to the display, the Razr Ultra 2026 features the same 4-inch cover display and unfolds into a large 7-inch AMOLED panel with Dolby Vision support, up to a 165Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 3,000 nits.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2520 resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a slightly lower peak brightness at around 2,600 nits.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Hardware and specs

Being foldable smartphones, you usually don't expect them to offer top-tier performance like the best Android flagships, but both the Razr Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are surprisingly capable.

Samsung has traditionally used Snapdragon chips for its flip phones, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 switched to the company's own Exynos 2500 chipset, the same one used in last year's Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus in some regions.

This is the first time Samsung has used Exynos on a foldable, and while it raised some concerns, there haven't been major complaints about performance so far. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts with 256GB of storage and goes up to 512GB, with both variants offering 12GB of RAM.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, on the other hand, uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It might not be the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 version, but it's still a very capable chip, especially for a foldable. Motorola also justifies the higher price by offering a single variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which should be more than enough for most users.

When it comes to battery, though, Motorola clearly takes the lead. The Razr Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery, which is the largest we've seen on a flip-style foldable and closer to what you'd expect from a regular flagship.

On top of that, it supports up to 68W wired fast charging, which is better than what most phones in the U.S. offer, along with 30W wireless charging.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, sticks with a smaller 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging. It's not bad, but it doesn't quite match what Motorola is offering here, although Samsung might improve this with the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Software

Coming to the software, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 runs Android 16 out of the box with Samsung's One UI 8.5. It's only been a few days since Samsung started rolling out One UI 8.5 to the Flip 7, bringing features like a customizable Quick Settings panel, improvements to first-party apps, and support for AirDrop sharing.

Even though the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is newer, it's worth noting that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely be supported for much longer. Samsung has committed to up to seven major Android updates for the device, which is a big advantage if you plan to keep your phone for a while.

It's not all bad for Motorola, though. The Razr Ultra also runs Android 16 out of the box and brings a bunch of its own features. One of them is Daily Drop, which is quite similar to Samsung's Now Brief, giving you a single screen with updates like calendar events, news, weather, and even Google Photos memories.

On top of that, Motorola has introduced a feature called Wardrobe, which turns your photo library into a sort of digital closet, acting like a personal stylist using your existing images.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Cameras

Coming to the cameras, Motorola has clearly upgraded the setup on the Razr Ultra this year. The phone comes with a new 50MP LOFIC sensor, which is designed to improve dynamic range and color reproduction from the main camera. This is paired with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 122-degree field of view.

Even the selfie camera on the inner display is a 50MP sensor. On the video side, you get support for up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 120fps, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, on the other hand, comes with a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide. The inner selfie camera is lower at 10MP, and video recording is limited to 4K at 60fps.

On paper, Samsung does seem to be behind here, although we haven't fully tested the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 yet, so it's still too early to judge real-world camera performance.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which one should you buy?

At the end of the day, the choice between the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes down to what you value more. The Razr Ultra clearly wins on hardware, better battery, faster charging, improved cameras, and those unique finishes that actually make it feel different from every other phone.

But that $1,500 price tag makes it a tough sell.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7, while not as flashy, still offers a more balanced experience with longer software support, better Galaxy AI features, and a more approachable price. For most people, Samsung probably makes more sense.

But if you want something that feels fresh and don't mind paying extra for it, the Razr Ultra is still a solid pick.

The latest version of the Motorola Razr Ultra is set to hit store shelves on May 21st, but there's only one question on everyone's lips: is the 2026 upgrade worth the steep price tag?

Well, as much as I love using the latest and greatest Android devices, it's worth mentioning that Amazon is slashing a straight 46% off last year's Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), knocking the price of the flip phone down to $699.99.

This discount means that the Razr Ultra (2025) is now $800 cheaper than the upcoming 2026 version. Considering the two flip phones side by side, is there any universe in which the Razr Ultra (2026) can justify that difference in price? Let's discuss.

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) is now $800 cheaper than the 2026 version with new deal

✅Recommended if: you want a powerful flip phone with a reinforced-titanium hinge, powerful Snapdragon processor, and all-day battery life; you don't necessarily need the latest devices to be happy with your tech; you like the flexibility of buying unlocked phones.

❌Skip this deal if: you have your heart set on the upcoming Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), even if it means dropping more cash; you can get a better deal through your wireless provider.

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) first hit the scene last year as a dream device for flip phone lovers, coming complete with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 16GB of RAM, and two pOLED displays with a sturdy folding hinge. You also get great battery life and some lightning-fast charging, not to mention 512GB of onboard storage as standard. One of the best flip phones ever built for $699.99? Sounds pretty great to me.

Of course, the big question is whether the 2026 Razr Ultra (set for release on May 21st) is going to be dramatically better than its predecessor. Sure, the new model has a larger battery and some upgraded camera tech, but the refinements hardly justify the $200 retail price increase, let alone the $800 gap generated by this deal.

As we've said in other articles, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) is one of those new devices that probably shouldn't exist. The Razr Ultra (2025) is innovative and powerful enough on its own, and this 46% discount makes my recommendation quite simple: skip the upgrade, go last-gen, save a boatload of cash.

Motorola Razr 2026 series: Bigger batteries that can be charged in a jiffy

Strengthening its position in the burgeoning world of foldable devices, Motorola has made the Razr 2026 series official. As was the case last year, the new line-up primarily includes three flip-style foldable smartphones, even if the Razr Fold (the company's first book-style foldable) has now also officially arrived to compete in the big leagues.

For the most part, all three Razr 2026 siblings are incremental updates over their respective predecessors. The hardware specifications (mostly) remain the same, although everyday use (in theory, at least) should continue to be a fuss-free affair. That said, these are still three very capable foldable smartphones that pack in a whole bunch of AI-powered utilities, good camera setups, and of course, two vibrant displays. So, the real question is, how quickly can these be topped up once their batteries run out of juice?

The base-level Razr 2026 supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging, and has a 4,800mAh battery. Next up is the mid-tier Razr Plus 2026, which packs 45W wired and 15W wireless charging for its 4,500mAh power pack. Finally, you have the top-of-the-line Razr Ultra 2026, which packs 68W wired and 30W wireless charging for its 5,000mAh cell. It's also worth noting that the two higher models have 5W reverse wireless charging capability for topping up smaller devices such as Android smartwatches and earbuds.

It goes without saying that all of the above-mentioned charging speeds can only be attained with the right wall charger, so you might want to check out some of the best USB-C chargers, too.

Although the charging speeds for all three members of the Razr 2026 family are the same as on the previous-gen devices, they're still plenty fast by modern-day standards. Moreover, it's great to see that Motorola has given all three models larger batteries, which should help keep the lights on a bit longer. Speaking of which, we'll be able to comment on real-world life once we put Motorola's freshest foldable smartphones through their paces.

Motorola's Razr line of foldables has been dominating the U.S. market for a few years, thanks to incredible specs and aggressive pricing. In 2025, Motorola introduced its most premium flip phone, the Razr Ultra, and aside from the high launch price, we couldn't find much fault with it in our review. Motorola just introduced the Razr Ultra 2026 (along with other models), and for the first time, we have very mixed feelings about this one.

It's more expensive, and not a whole lot has changed, which actually puts the spotlight back on the 2025 Razr Ultra. Now selling for a much lower price than when it launched in 2025, it's time to compare the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025 to see if you should grab the 2025 model right now or wait for the price drop on the 2026 model.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025: Pricing and availability

If you felt the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 was expensive, hold on to your wallet as the Razr Ultra 2026 is now $200 more, at $1,499. This is for the singular variant with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The rising cost of memory components seems to have finally caught up with Motorola, and I have a terrible feeling we'll be seeing more nasty surprises with other 2026 launches as well.

Knowing that this probably wouldn't be a hot-ticket item, Motorola is launching the Razr Ultra 2026 in just two finishes: Pantone Cocoa (wooden finish) and Orient Blue (Alcantara finish). Pre-orders for the Razr Ultra 2026 begin on May 14, and it goes on open sale from May 21. You should expect some interesting freebies like a smartwatch or earbuds when you pre-order.

It's been a year since the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 was released, and it's now selling at nearly half price on Motorola's website. At the time of writing this, the 512GB and 1TB variants are both going for just $800. Not only that, but Motorola is also bundling Moto Buds and a Moto Tag with it to sweeten the deal.

The 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra is simply an incredible value right now and hard to pass up.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025: Design and displays

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has the exact same dimensions as the 2025 model, which, in a way, is good news since the cases for the older model will be compatible with the new one. The bad news is that the Razr Ultra 2026 is not as slim or light as recent flip phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Motorola hasn't improved the water and dust protection either, as it's still only IP48 rated.

The displays on the Razr Ultra 2026 have gotten a slight improvement. The folding screen has an extra 500 nits of brightness, bringing the peak to up to 5,000 nits. Everything else stays the same, though, which means you get a 7-inch AMOLED with a 165Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color support. The external screen is still 4 inches with a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, but it now gets Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 scratch protection.

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is still one of the best foldable phones in the market. It's built extremely well with aluminum, glass, and a titanium-reinforced hinge for added durability. We've never had any issues with daily driving this phone, and it has held up well even after a year.

The same goes for the displays. Both screens on the 2025 Razr Ultra deliver excellent brightness, colors, and touch response. The outer screen, in particular, is very useful, as it lets you perform most basic tasks in most apps without unfolding it. This has always been one of the best features of Motorola's foldables.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025: Performance and specs

We've not tested the 2026 Motorola Razr Ultra yet, but I can confidently say performance won't be an issue. What may come as a surprise to many is that Motorola has used the same Snapdragon 8 Elite from the 2025 model, instead of the 8 Elite Gen 5. While this might be a little disappointing to benchmark lovers, the reality is that the 8 Elite is still a highly capable chip, and Android apps and games don't really need more power to run well.

What has gotten better, though, is battery capacity. The 2026 Motorola Razr Ultra has a 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, instead of the usual lithium-ion tech. This has allowed Motorola to increase capacity while keeping the same size and weight as the old model. Charging speeds from the 2025 model were already pretty good at 68W wired and 30W wireless, which are carried forward here. I do wish it had native Qi2 charging, though.

Long-term software upgrades are still restricted to three OS upgrades and five years of security updates on the Razr Ultra 2026. This could have easily been higher without costing Motorola anything, at least in line with the Razr Fold, which gets seven promised updates.

The Razr Ultra 2025 uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and performance is nothing but excellent. Games run great, benchmark scores are top-notch (albeit slightly lower due to thermal measures in place), and we never really noticed any slowdowns during everyday use.

Despite the smaller battery capacity than the 2026 Razr Ultra, the 2025 Razr Ultra also delivered very good all-day battery life. The fast charging is really the icing on the cake here, as a full charge from almost empty takes roughly 40 minutes.

The software on the 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra was good, but nothing that would blow you away like Samsung or Google. There are plenty of useful Moto AI features packed in, like Image Studio and Playlist Studio. One of the coolest features we found was Look & Talk, which triggers Moto AI by just looking at the phone when in Tent or Stand mode.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025: Cameras

The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 has just two outer cameras: a wide and an ultrawide. These turned out to be very resourceful, and you get punchy and detailed images in daylight, as well as decent low-light performance, too. Images taken at even 2x zoom look good, but going beyond that isn't advisable since there's no dedicated telephoto camera. The phone can also record at 8K, which is impressive.

Motorola has thrown in some AI camera tricks too, like Action Shot for capturing fast-moving subjects, and Group Shot, which is its version of Google's Best Take.

The 2026 Motorola Razr Ultra gets an upgraded 50MP LOFIC main camera sensor, which is said to improve dynamic range, capture better detail, and bring even faster shutter speeds. These are all good improvements to have, and we can't wait to test them out ourselves. The rest of the sensors have stayed the same, and you can still expect good performance from them, as we didn't encounter any glaring issues with the 2025 model.

A few new software tricks have been added to the camera app. The Razr Ultra 2026 features an improved camcorder mode, which now lets you zoom in or out by rotating your wrist left or right while recording. The cool thing is that your subject stays locked with the horizon even though you rotate the camera for this. It's a little gimmicky if you ask me, but it's there if you wish to have some fun while shooting.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Razr Ultra 2025: Which one should you buy?

If you've read through this comparison this far, the answer should be loud and clear. I strongly recommend getting the 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra now while you still can. The $800 price tag is fantastic for what is essentially a proper flagship phone. Plus, you don't want to miss Motorola's current offers, where you're getting the 1TB variant and freebies, all for this low price. Other than slightly lower battery life and the possibility of sharper photos from the main camera, you're really not losing anything by picking this 2025 model over the 2026 model.

The 2026 Motorola Razr Ultra is simply too expensive at launch, and I can't think of any justification for anyone to spend this sort of money on it. But being the type of company that is Motorola, I have a strong feeling we'll be seeing the 2026 Razr Ultra with big discounts pretty soon. At that time, it could be worth considering, but only the 2025 model hasn't been taken out of rotation.

Flip phones are still a niche in 2026, but if there are two brands that dominate the space, they are Samsung and Motorola. You might think Samsung leads the flip market with its Galaxy Z Flip series, but recent IDC reports suggest Motorola has held more than 50% of the market.

Building on that, Motorola has now unveiled its new Razr lineup of flip-style foldable phones, aiming to improve on last year's models. There are major upgrades across the board, including design, hardware, and, unfortunately, the price. On the other hand, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8 this summer, with both phones set to compete for the flip phone crown.

That said, ahead of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 launch, plenty of leaks have already revealed what to expect from Samsung's next flip-style foldable. So, here's a closer look at which phone you should consider if you're buying a flip phone in 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: Pricing and availability

Motorola unveiled its new Razr lineup on April 29, 2026. The new lineup includes the base Razr, the mid-tier Razr Plus, and the top-end Razr Ultra. Motorola has been increasing prices across its portfolio, and unfortunately, the Razr Ultra 2026 also sees a price bump compared to last year.

The Moto Razr Ultra 2026 starts at $1,500 and comes in a single variant, though thankfully, it has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Motorola is offering some interesting color options this year, including Pantone Orient Blue with an Alcantara finish and Pantone Cocoa with a wood finish.

The Razr Ultra is available for pre-order starting May 14, and it will go on sale starting May 21 through stores and carrier outlets.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 isn't here yet, but it's expected to launch around the same time as the Galaxy Z Flip 7 did, sometime this summer. Reports suggest Samsung could host an event on July 22, 2026, in London, where it may unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored Wide Fold.

We don't know the pricing of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 just yet, but Samsung might raise the prices by $50 or $100 this year, considering the increasing memory and component costs. That said, when the Galaxy Z Flip 8 launches, it will likely still retail for less than the Moto Razr Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: Design and display

Motorola has always kept things fun with the Razr series design, using bold materials and colors, and this year is no different. With the Moto Razr Ultra 2026, you're getting some interesting upgrades in terms of finish and overall look.

The Razr Ultra 2026 comes in two standout color options: a darker wood finish called Pantone Cocoa and a quilted Alcantara finish called Pantone Orient Blue. Unlike most flip phones, Motorola is clearly leaning into unique materials here, which makes the phone stand out instantly.

Other than that, the overall design remains familiar. You still get a full edge-to-edge cover display with two cutouts for the cameras and flash, slim bezels, and a vertically folding screen that opens up into a 7-inch display. On the back, there's the Motorola logo with its signature dimple, along with Razr branding.

On the other hand, Samsung hasn't changed the Galaxy Z Flip design much in recent years, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to follow suit. You can expect a similar squared-off design, slim bezels, and a large cover display.

Samsung might make it slightly thinner this year (by 0.5mm), but there aren't any major design changes expected.

What could be new this year is Qi2 support. A recent leak showing dummy units suggests circular cutouts on the back, which could indicate that Samsung is finally adding native Qi2 wireless charging to the Galaxy Z Flip series. If true, this would be one of the first Samsung phones to support it out of the box.

Coming to the display, the Razr Ultra 2026 features a large 4-inch cover display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. The inner display remains a 7-inch panel, but this time, Motorola is using an Extreme AMOLED panel for better colors. It also supports a 165Hz refresh rate on both the outer and inner displays, something most phones still don't offer.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8, on the other hand, is expected to stick with a 4.1-inch cover display and a 6.9-inch inner display. There aren't any major upgrades expected, but reports suggest Samsung could improve the crease, similar to what we've seen on devices like the Oppo Find N6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: Hardware and specs

Samsung has traditionally used Snapdragon chipsets in its foldables, but the company switched to Exynos with last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to continue with that. Rumors suggest it will be powered by the Exynos 2600, the same chip used in the international versions of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus.

The Exynos 2600 is a capable chipset, but you still miss out on some of the advantages that come with Snapdragon. As for the rest of the hardware, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to stick with 12GB of RAM and offer 256GB and 512GB storage options.

The Moto Razr Ultra, on the other hand, comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It might not be Qualcomm's absolute latest, but it's still one of the most capable chips you'll find on a phone right now. Motorola also makes up for the higher price by offering a single variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

When it comes to battery and charging, though, the Razr Ultra clearly takes the lead this year. Motorola has moved to silicon-carbon battery tech, which means you're getting a larger 5,000mAh cell, easily one of the biggest in any flip phone right now.

On top of that, the Razr Ultra supports 68W wired charging and 30W wireless charging, which is significantly faster than what Samsung is expected to offer.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8, on the other hand, is expected to stick with a 4,300mAh battery, similar to the Flip 7, with no real upgrades in capacity. Charging speeds are also likely to remain the same at 25W wired and 15W wireless.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: Software

Coming to the software, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will most likely debut with Samsung's One UI 9, but will still be based on Android 16. Even though Android 17 is expected to be finalized by mid-2026, it might be a bit too early for Samsung to ship it on its foldables right away.

The Moto Razr Ultra, on the other hand, runs Android 16 out of the box with a bunch of new features. Motorola has introduced something called Daily Drop, which is quite similar to Samsung's Now Brief, offering a personalized feed of headlines, calendar updates, weather, and even Google Photos memories.

There's also a feature called Wardrobe, which turns your photo library into a sort of digital closet and uses your gallery as a personal stylist.