The Motorola Razr 2026 series is here, and preorders begin soon. Which model would you buy?

Motorola Razr 2026 balancing on a stand — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

This week, Motorola launched its new Razr 2026 series. The lineup consists of three Razr flip phones: the base Razr 2026, the middle-of-the-road Razr Plus 2026, and the premium Razr Ultra 2026. Motorola also gave us a price and release date for the Razr Fold, which it's been teasing since CES 2026. All four phones will be available for preorder on May 14, with sales and in-store availability beginning on May 21.

With four new Razr 2026 smartphones hitting stores soon, which model would you be most interested in purchasing, if any? Vote in our poll and drop a comment letting us know what you choose and why.

The same but different

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, Razr Plus 2026, and Razr 2026 — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

The Razr 2026 flip phones aren't huge upgrades when compared to their predecessors, which is obvious when you look at their chipsets. The Razr Ultra 2026 uses the same chip as last year's Razr Ultra, while the Razr Plus 2026 uses the same chip as the Razr 2024. The base Razr 2026 is the only one that got a new chip, although it was a meager update from the Dimensity 7400X to the Dimensity 7450X.

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On the other hand, there were some nice camera and battery upgrades. Each Razr 2026 flip phone features dual 50MP cameras, with the base upgrading from a 13MP ultrawide and the Plus swapping the telephoto camera for an ultrawide. The Razr and Razr Ultra had their battery capacities increased by 300mAh, while the Razr Plus got an impressive 500mAh boost, all thanks to new silicon-carbon batteries.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 cover screen — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

That said, prices of the three flip phones went up, likely a result of the ongoing RAM crisis. Prices increased by $100 for the base and Plus models, while the Razr Ultra received a $200 price increase over its predecessor. That may make you hesitate to buy the more expensive $1,499 Razr Ultra 2026, although the Razr 2026 still feels more reasonable.

The Razr Fold undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Hands-on with the Motorola Razr Fold alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at MWC 2026. — (Image credit: Brady Snyder / Android Central)

The Razr Fold has been teased for months, but it's finally coming and joining the Razr 2026 flip phones. The foldable features three 50MP rear cameras, which have been rated by DXOMARK as the "#1 foldable camera system," which is an impressive feat. It's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (not the Elite), and features a large 6,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging.

In many ways, the Razr Fold beats the Galaxy Z Fold 7, even undercutting it by $100. If you're interested in foldables, this might definitely be one to get.

Derrek is the managing editor of Android Central, helping to guide the site's editorial content and direction to reach and resonate with readers, old and new, who are just as passionate about tech as we are. He's been obsessed with mobile technology since he was 12, when he discovered the Nokia N90, and his love of flip phones and new form factors continues to this day. As a fitness enthusiast, he has always been curious about the intersection of tech and fitness. When he's not working, he's probably working out.