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
Category | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Motorola Razr Plus 2026 | Motorola Razr 2026 | Motorola Razr Fold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OS | Android 16 (Hello UX) | Android 16 (Hello UX) | Android 16 (Hello UX) | Android 16 (Hello UX) |
Display (internal) | 7.0-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1272 x 2992, LTPO 165Hz, 10-bit, Dolby Vision, 5,000 nits peak brightness | 6.9-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1080 x 2620, LTPO 165Hz, 10-bit, Dolby Vision, 3,000 nits peak brightness | 6.9-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1080 x 2640, LTPO 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,000 nits peak brightness | 8.1-inch, 2K (2484 x 2232), 10-bit, 120Hz LTPO, 6,200 nit peak |
Display (external) | 4.0-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1272 x 1080 LTPO 165Hz, 10-bit, Dolby Vision, 3,000 nits peak brightness | 4.0-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1272 x 1080 LTPO 165Hz, 10-bit, Dolby Vision, 2,400 nits peak brightness | 3.6-inch, Extreme AMOLED, 1056 x 1066 LTPS 90Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1,700 nits peak brightness | 6.6-inch, 165Hz LTPO, 2520 x 1080, 10-bit, 6,000 nit peak, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7450X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | 512GB | 256GB | 128GB | 512GB, UFS 4.1 |
Rear Camera 1 | 50MP (2.0μm Quad Pixel), OIS, LOFIC sensor, f/1.8 | 50MP (1.6μm Quad Pixel), OIS, f/1.8 | 50MP (1.6μm Quad Pixel), OIS, f/1.7 | 50MP Sony LYTIA 828, ƒ/1.6, OIS, Pantone validated |
Rear Camera 2 | 50MP ultrawide (1.2μm Quad Pixel), f/2.0, 122-degree FoV, Autofocus with macro support | 50MP ultrawide (1.28μm Quad Pixel), f/2.0, 122-degree FoV, Autofocus with macro support | 50MP ultrawide (1.28μm Quad Pixel), f/2.0, 122-degree FoV, Autofocus with macro support | 50MP ultrawide+macro, ƒ/2.0, 122.1° |
Rear Camera 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 50MP 3x periscope telephoto, ƒ/2.4, OIS |
Selfie Camera (internal) | 50MP(1.28μm Quad Pixel), f/2.0 | 32MP(1.4μm Quad Pixel), f/2.4 | 32MP(1.28μm Quad Pixel), f/2.4 | 20MP, ƒ/2.4 |
Selfie Camera (external) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 32MP, ƒ/2.4 |
Audio | 3 mics, dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | 3 mics, dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | 3 mics, dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, NFC |
Security | Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock |
Protection | IP48, MIL-STD 810H titanium hinge, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | IP48, MIL-STD 810H titanium hinge, Gorilla Glass Victus | IP48, MIL-STD 810H titanium hinge, Gorilla Glass Victus | IP48/IP49 |
Battery | 5,000mAh, 68W wired charging, 30W wireless charging, 5W reverse charging | 4,500mAh, 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse charging | 4,800mAh, 30W wired charging, 15W wireless charging | 6,000mAh 80W wired, 50W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
Dimensions (open) | 73.99 x 171.48 x 7.19mm | 73.99 x 171.42 x 7.09mm | 73.99 x 171.3 x 7.25mm | 144.47 × 160.05 × 4.7mm |
Dimensions (closed) | 73.99 x 88.12 x 15.69mm | 73.99 x 88.09x 15.32mm | 73.99 x 88.08 x 15.85mm | 160.05 × 73.6 × 10.04mm |
Weight | 199g | 189g | 188g | 243g |
Colors | PANTONE Orient Blue with Alcantara Finish, PANTONE Cocoa with Wood | PANTONE Mountain View | PANTONE Hematite, PANTONE Violet Ice, PANTONE Sporting Green, PANTONE Bright White | PANTONE Blackened Blue, PANTONE Lily White |
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.
The value option
The Motorola Razr 2026 is the cheapest of the bunch this year, and it's also the only variant to get a fresh processor. The cover screen is still the smallest of the Razr family, but the battery is actually larger than the Plus model. Put it all together, and the Razr 2026 is a surprisingly complete package.
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.
The middle child
The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 strikes a balance between the Razr 2026 and the Razr Ultra 2026, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and dual 50MP rear cameras. However, that chip hasn't been changed in two generations, and it's probably due for an update.
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.
A pricey flip
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a lot going for it, with a new 50MP LOFIC primary camera sensor and a silicon-carbon battery. However, it still uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform as its predecessor, and it's $200 more expensive this year.
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.
For productivity and gaming lovers
The Motorola Razr Fold's biggest selling point is its large, 8.1-inch AMOLED main screen. When folded, the foldable feels like a regular flagship with a 6.6-inch cover screen. On the inside, you get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery.
