Lenovo has just recently confirmed that it is working on the new 2023 edition of the Motorola Razr foldable smartphone. This new model will apparently be ‘much better’ than its predecessor, so here is all we know about this foldable device.

The company has been rumored to be working on a new foldable phone for a while now. Based on recent reports, we have leaked images of the next generation of Moto Razr and even revealed its supposed launch timeline. Lenovo has yet to officially reveal any finer details regarding this device like its specifications, design, and release date, but the device is described as being “much better” than all of its predecessors.

Furthermore, one such improvements are with upgrades to the folding mechanism itself. Apparently, the company will “focus on the hinge and applications.” As of right now, the official announcement of this device is just around the corner and it is highly unlikely that the existing Razr (2022) model will be launching in the US market. The rumors also claim that the Razr 2023 will beat even the Galaxy Z Flip 5 from Samsung.

Another major upgrade is via a new cover screen that is a 2.7 inch AMOLED panel, which is larger than the 1.9 inch cover display on the Galaxy Z Fold 4. While the company claims that the Razr has been well received in the market, but Samsung is still the market leader in the foldable phone market. But regardless, the company appears to making efforts to build its clamshell folding phone to be better than others in the same category.

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Motorola is set to release an upgraded version of its popular Razr phone, and leaked information about the upcoming model suggests that it will feature a larger cover display than its predecessor. According to TechOutlook, the new device, codenamed “Juno,” is rumored to have a cover display estimated to be 3.6-inch or larger, compared to the 2.7-inch display on the current model.

Popular leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has also shared some high-quality renders of Razr 2023. In addition to the larger cover display, the new Razr 2023 will also feature a redesigned rear panel. The panel is divided into two distinct sections, with a matte velvet AG glass featuring the Motorola and Razr logos at the bottom, and a glossy glass, possibly Gorilla Glass 5, at the top. The top portion of the panel will house the device’s cameras, which have been moved from a raised camera island to the top left corner of the panel.

While the display of the new Razr is similar to that of the previous model, with slim bezels and fewer creases, the phone’s renders do not show a selfie camera. However, it is possible that the device will still have a 32MP selfie camera, like its predecessor.

Last week, Oppo launched the Find N2 Flip with the biggest outer screen seen so far on a flip-style foldable phone. Samsung has also announced that it will release the Galaxy Z Flip5 later this year. However, Motorola’s latest design seems to set a new benchmark in the market.

While it took slab-style phones a long time to become practically all-screen, flip-style foldables seem to be moving much faster in this direction. The upcoming Razr 2023 is expected to have a sleek design, with the large outer screen being a key feature that sets it apart from its competitors.

With the competition in the flip phone space heating up, it will be interesting to see how Oppo and Samsung respond to Motorola’s latest offering. The release of the Razr 2023 is eagerly anticipated by fans of the iconic brand, and the leaked renders suggest that it will not disappoint.

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This Black Friday, Giztop is showering deals and discounts on a range of its products. You can get up to 60% OFF on smartphones, smart gadgets, watches, headphones, smart bands, laptops, tablets, and more. 

Giztop is known for its best price and best service and offers discounts for all global customers. Moreover, by using the coupon code: BF5, you can get a flat 5% discount on all products available on the website. With all the exciting offers at hand, let’s check out some of the best and most interesting smartphone deals at Giztop.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra (Best Camera Deal) – Save up to $300

Deal: The phone which generally retails for $1199 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $939 only. This price is applicable to the base variant. You can save up to $300 on high-end variants.

This premium flagship phone from Xiaomi stands out in your hand because of its peculiar rear camera design. The rear camera module houses a 50MP main sensor co-created with the german lens expert Leica. It also features dual 48MP secondary sensors and a 32MP selfie camera in the front. The high-end smartphone comes with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, UFS3.1 storage, 4860mAh battery, and 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Motorola Razr 2022 (For Flip Phone Lovers) – Save up to $360

Deal: The phone which generally retails for $1099 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $959 only. This price is applicable to the base variant. You can save up to $360 on high-end variants.

Another premium flagship phone admired by flip phone lovers. It features a dual display design with a 6.7-inch foldable P-OLED 144Hz FHD+ inner display and a 2.7-inch P-OLED outer display. Powered by the latest  Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, it comes with a 50MP main camera, a 3500mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.  

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 (For Large Screen Lovers) – Save up to $300

Deal: Generally retailing for $1799 you can now buy the phone for a discounted price of $1499 only. This price is applicable to the base variant. You can save up to $300 on high-end variants.

This is a great deal for foldable phone lovers. The premium MIX Fold 2 smartphone comes with a foldable Eco² 8-inch WQHD+ AMOLED Inner display with LTPO technology, and a 6.5-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 external screen. Powered by the Qualcomm 8+ Gen 1 processor it comes with a 4500mAh battery that supports 67W wired charging and 12GB LPDDR5 RAM. Other features include a 50MP main camera, UFS 3.1 storage of up to 1TB, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 

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Deal: The phone which generally retails for $499 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $399 only. This price is applicable to the base variant. Save up to $100.

Realme GT Neo 3 features a 6.7” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Octa-core processor and comes with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB internal storage. It comes with a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging. There is a triple camera set up at the rear with a 50MP main camera and a 16MP selfie shooter in the front.

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Deal: Get $100 OFF on this phone. The smartphone which retails for $499 is now available for $399 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the base variant. 

Redmi K50 Ultra is a flagship killer phone. It gives you flagship features at a lower price making it a value-for-money deal. The phone features a 6.67” Samsung AMOLED 2K 120Hz display and comes with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It has 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage options. The phone comes with a 108MP main camera which is a premium feature in this price segment and a 5000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

Motorola Edge X30 (Lowest Price Ever)- Save up to 60%

Deal: The smartphone which retails for $599 is now available for $399 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the 12GB + 256GB hi-end variant. 

This phone features a 6.7” 144Hz OLED screen and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It has a 50MP main camera and a powerful 60MP selfie shooter. . Fueled with a  5000mAh battery, it supports 68W TurboPower Fast charging. 

Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (Great Flagship Deal)- Save up to $300

Deal: Generally retailing for $899 you can now buy this phone for $539 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the base variant. 

The phone features a 6.73″ AMOLED LTPO display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and comes in multiple memory variants viz: 8GB / 12GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB ROM. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor the phone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 50MP + 50 MP secondary cameras. The highlighting feature of the smartphone is its  Cyber Focus tracking system which enables you to take fast and quick images. Fueled by a 4600mAh battery it supports 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. 

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Giztop is giving $200 OFF on the latest entry in the Motorola flip phone series the Motorola Razr 2022. The phone which generally retails for $1099 is now available for a discounted price of $969 only. 

Motorola Razr 2022 features a 6.7-inch foldable P-OLED 144Hz FHD+ inner screen and a 2.7-inch P-OLED outer display. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and Adreno 730 GPU, the phone comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Motorola Razr 2022 is fueled by a 3500mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. It comes with dual rear cameras with a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP super wide-angle camera. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor in the front. Other features include a side-facing fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 6E, MYUI 4.0, etc. 

You can now buy Motorola Razr 2022 flip phone for $969 on Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only. 

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Motorola has a foldable smartphone named Motorola Razr and now the company is gearing up to launch the third-generation model, which is said to be named Motorola Razr 3.

Ahead of the official launch, details about the smartphone keep surfacing online. In the latest development, Chen Jin, General Manager of Lenovo China has teased the lock screen of the smartphone.

He shared an image of the lock screen from the Moto Razr smartwatch and added that he can’t put down the idea of the Razr Watch wallpaper. While not clearly mentioned, it is likely that he is talking about the upcoming Motorola Razr 3 smartphone.

Based on the leaks so far, the upcoming foldable smartphone from the company will come with a clamshell folding design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lineup but the external screen is much larger.

The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for housing the 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM.

In the camera department, it is expected to have a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, coupled with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It is said to have a larger capacity battery compared to its predecessor but the exact details are not yet known.

We expect to get more details about the Motorola Razr 3 foldable smartphone in the coming weeks as the company gears up to launch the device.

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Earlier today, we reported that Flipkart is selling the Google Pixel 4a at a discounted price tag in India as part of the eCommerce giant’s ongoing ‘Big Saving Days’ sale. Now, we are back again with two more stellar deals for people looking to buy a foldable smartphone.

Foldable smartphones are expensive. But not anymore, at least for the time being in India. Flipkart, one of the largest online retailers in the country has currently listed the Motorola razr and the Motorola razr 5G for never-before-seen price tags.

The two clamshell foldable smartphones from the Lenovo-owned brand are being sold for the following prices in India.

• Motorola razr – ₹54,999
• Motoorla razr 5G – ₹89,999

This offer is only valid until May 7. Following that, the price of these foldables will increase to ₹74,999 and ₹1,09,999 respectively. Hence, if you buy now, you will be saving ₹20,000.

That’s not all, interested customers can further lower the price by using additional bank offers. Also, they can buy a Google Nest Mini, Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker, or a Lenovo Smart Clock Essential at only ₹1,999.

That said, it is worth noting that foldables are different from regular smartphones. They may require extra care. Hence, invest only if you understand the risks associated with them.

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Over the past two years, the tech industry has seen a gradual proliferation of foldable phones. Several OEMs have been working on their own models but Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei have been leading the pack. Xiaomi has equally got something in the works but since 2019 when it was first teased, nothing concrete has been revealed. That may change soon as a device said to be a foldable phone has leaked online.

The device was spotted in the hands of a user inside a subway in China and it is similar to what Xiaomi’s VP showcased a few years back but this one has a bigger display. The device which looks like an engineering prototype is sort of masked by a protective casing.

However, from the crease line on the screen, we can tell that the device uses n in-folding design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold. The device is also shown as running MIUI 12 OS.

Going by the size of the device, we suspect the device will be quite bulky even when folded. But then, this could be one of the several foldable phone prototypes Xiaomi is working on.

There was a rumor last year that Xiaomi’s foldable phone is likely to drop this year and will be available in three different foldable designs. The foldable phones are said to adopt three different industrial design forms, namely, external fold, internal fold, and clamshell.

Xiaomi foldable phones are rumoured to use UTG (ultra-thin flexible glass) technology from Samsung. The current engineering machine is said to support a 90Hz refresh rate but is expected to be upgraded to support a 120Hz refresh rate in the future.

According to previous revelations, these three folding screen devices are expected to meet with us this year, let us wait and see.

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Motorola has been long rumored to launch a new razr foldable smartphone in 2020 with 5G connectivity. This handset is in the leaks for months in terms of a spec sheet,  renders, and whatnot. Now, live images of this upcoming phone have popped up on Weibo confirming some of the aspects from previous leaks.

Motorola is one of the few companies other than Samsung and Huawei to sell foldable smartphones. The Lenovo-owned brand with American origin is known for its RAZR lineup of clamshell phones from the 2000s. Hence, the company continued to use the same branding for its foldable smartphones but without capitalizing the letters. The first one in the series was announced last year and went on sale early this year.

But this handset never hit the shelves in China as the carriers in the country don’t offer eSIM service which is the only thing this device has. The pandemic could also be termed as another reason for the phone to not launch in the region.

However, the live images of the Motorola razr 2020 come directly from a Chinese investor (via MySmartPrice). Looks like Lenovo showcased the phone to some investors over a dinner (going by the background) in its home country.

The investor posted the pictures on Weibo (terrible mistake) with a caption, “Who remembers “Hello Moto”? It has evolved like this now……” (translated from Chinese).

EDITOR’S PICK: The next Motorola Razr will launch in September as per GM of Lenovo South Africa

From the images, we can notice that Motorola’s second foldable smartphone will have a slightly larger outer display and camera bump. Also, there’s no fingerprint sensor at the bottom chin. Above all, the design and color (Mercury Silver) of the handset match exactly to the renders leak.

Further, though this phone is said to be called Motorola razr 5G codenamed “odyssey” (aka “smith”), the images show it to on 4G network. One might ask how could the device be on the network in China as the country does not have eSIM services. That’s because the new model features a nano-SIM card slot, in addition to eSIM support, according to the specs leak.

It is expected to feature 6.2-inch (or 6.7-inch) foldable OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G platform, 256GB internal storage, 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 primary sensor, 20MP selfie camera, 2845mAh battery, 18W fast charging and Android 10.

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The Motorola RAZR is one of the two commercially-available vertically folding phones you can buy. The other is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Motorola’s phone has a price tag of $1499.99, but for a limited time, you can get it for $999 (or $42/month)!

Motorola is running a promo until June 21 which allows folks to pick up the phone in the US for one-third off the price. That is a pretty good deal if you have your eyes set on this mid-range foldable phone.

The Motorola RZR has a 6.2-inch 2142 x 876 P-OLED display that folds in half. There is a smaller G-OLED display on the back that measures 2.7-inches in size and has a 600 x 800 resolution.

Inside the phone is a Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. There is a 16MP camera on the back of the phone while a 5MP camera sits in front for taking selfies. You also get a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, an eSIM, and a 2510mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

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Motorola re-entered the premium smartphone segment with the launch of Motorola Razr and Motorola Edge Plus this year. The former is even the brand’s first foldable smartphone. Now, according to an executive of the company, Motorola will be launching a 2nd Razr foldable device later this year.

The new Motorola Razr was received with critical reviews from media houses because of its delicate folding screen that makes a weird noise and a sub-par chip. This is not one expects from a $1499 smartphone.

Despite the rough start with foldables, the company is all into launching a 2nd-generation Motorola Razr in September. This piece of information comes directly from Thibault Dousson, the general manager of Lenovo South Africa. For the unaware, Motorola is owned by Lenovo, which it bought for $2.91 billion from Google in 2014.

The above-mentioned executive was recently interviewed by the Reframed Tech podcast. In which he told, “There’s a new iteration [of the Razr – ed] coming up. There’s one in September I think, coming up”.

This particular statement confirms the company is set to release a new iteration of Razr in the second half of the year. Unfortunately, he did not share any further information regarding it. Also, this device has not leaked yet, which is a good thing in today’s world of daily tech leaks.

On the other hand, the Motorola Razr has been updated to Android 10 with confirmed Android 11 update in the future. Further, the company has even promised two Android updates (11  & 12) for the Motorola Edge Plus.

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Motorola Razr launched as the world’s first clamshell foldable smartphone. But it runs a year old Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. But not anymore, as the company has now begun to roll out Android 10 update with new features for the Quick View (secondary) display, system-wide dark mode, gestures, and more.

A phone retailing at $1499 should come with the latest software (Android 10) out of the box but that’s not the case with the Motorola Razr. Anyway, it is now available for users via an OTA update. According to YouTuber Michael Fisher, the company has also promised an Android 11 update in the future. That’s it, two major updates for a premium smartphone.

Anyway, the Android 10 update adds a number of features to the ‘Quick View’ secondary external display. A new page for shortcuts can be accessed by swiping left from right. It will display favorite contacts and dialer to make calls without opening the inner primary display.

Further, a right swipe from left opens the camera app for quick selfies. In addition to ‘Moto Display’, the new updates also brings a new notification center that can be accessed by swiping up from the bottom. In fact, users can reply to texts on this screen itself.

The external display is now capable of showing Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation and music controls for apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Pandora. The update also adds new camera modes Group Selfie, Portrait Mode, Spot Color, and more.

Last but not least, the latest update for Motorola Razr also brings Android 10 gestures and system-wide dark mode. If you happen to own this handset, then make sure to check for updates in the Settings.

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On March 16, Motorola announced the Motorola Razr foldable phone in India. It was originally planned to release in the country on April 2. The date was postponed to April 15 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.  However, when April 15 arrived, the company pushed the release date to May 6. There is an updated listing on India’s Flipkart retailer site. It mentions a tentative release date of May 8 for the Motorola Razr.

The second lockdown period in India ended on May 3. However, the lockdown has been further extended to May 17 in the country. After conducting a comprehensive review of the current situation of COVID-19 outbreak in India, the government is offering some relaxations with a district-wise zone classification system.

The Red zone which includes some of the major regions of the country like Maharashtra and Delhi. Online retailers like Flipkart and Amazon will continue to sell essential items in the Red zone. The Green and Orange zones can be served with essential and non-essentials. The latter includes items like smartphones, laptops and so on.

Motorola India is yet to release an update through its social channels on whether it will be starting with the sales of Motorola Razr this week. The above shown screenshot reveals that the Razr that has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at Rs. 1,24,999 (~$1,650) in India. The above screenshot was shared by tipster Mukul Sharma.

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Motorola Razr specifications

The Motorola Razr has a bendable 6.2-inch pOLED inner display with 21:9 aspect ratio. At front, it has a 2.7-inch secondary screen. The Snapdragon 710 SoC powers the device. It has a rear camera of 16-megapixel and a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The device houses a 2,510mAh battery with 15W charging support.

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Motorola had announced the Motorola Razr 2019 clamshell phone with foldable screen in November last year. Soon after the launch, the Lenovo-owned company had started with the registrations of the device in India. While the Razr 2019 has been made available for purchase in other markets, its sales were scheduled to begin on April 2. The Chinese firm has now confirmed that the market release of the Motorola Razr in India has been postponed to April 15 due to COVID-19 lockdown in the country.

The Motorola Razr was introduced in India on March 16 and it was scheduled to go on sale in the country tomorrow. The nation-wide lockdown in India has resulted in the launch of some smartphones such as Vivo V19 and Realme Narzo 10 series. Motorola confirmed that the sales of the Razr 2019 will begin on April 15 which is the first day after the 21-day lockdown in the country.

The Motorola Razr will be available in black color in India. The gold edition of the device is expected to hit the Indian markets later. It carries a price tag of Rs. 1,24,999 ($1,642).

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Motorola Razr specifications

The Motorola Razr features an inner screen of 6.2 inches. Dubbed as Flex View display, the p-OLED screen supports 21:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 876 x 2142 pixels. There is a 2.7-inch outer screen that can be used for checking notifications. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset fuels the Motorola Razr along with 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

The Razr is backed by 2,510mAh battery that is coupled with 15W fast charging. The connectivity features available on the device re e-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and USB-C.

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Motorola officially launched the Razr foldable today in India at a staggering price tag of Rs. 1,24,999. This makes it a tough buy in the Indian market which already has the Galaxy Z Flip featuring a similar foldable form factor and significantly better specifications.

Motorola has a few offers for the Razr like Rs. 10,000 cashback on Citi Bank credit as well as debit cards and no-cost EMI options. There are other offers as well like discounted Moto Care and double data offer from Reliance Jio.

Pre-booking starts today with shipping kicking off from April 2.

The Motorola Razr mimics the clamshell design of the iconic Razr smartphone from the 2000s. Like the Galaxy Z Flip, the phone features a flexible display that can be folded at the center, vertically, to transform into a compact form factor. The Razr comes with a 6.2-inch pOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio (2142 x 876 pixels) and a secondary 2.7-inch cover screen upfront (800 x 600 pixels). Note that the cover screen is significantly larger than the one on the Galaxy Z Flip (1.06-inch) but that’s the only major area where the Razr gets an edge.

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The Motorola Razr features a mid-range Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 2510mAh battery with 15W fast charging. At the back, there’s a single 16MP rear shooter with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel AF, and dual-LED flash. On the front, there’s a 5MP selfie shooter.

There nothing much to talk about the Motorola Razr, especially after seeing that price tag. The Galaxy Z Flip with Snapdragon 855 Plus and dual 12MP shooters is a much better alternative to the Razr in India at Rs. 1,09,999. Essentially, the Razr is an overly expensive mid-range smartphone that can fold and with Galaxy Z Flip in the competition, the Razr doesn’t really stand a chance in India.

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In November 2019, Motorola had launched the renewed Motorola Razr phone with foldable screen. The Snapdragon 710 powered device was introduced with a whopping price tag of $1,499. Soon after its launch, Motorola India began with the registrations of the phone. However, it did not confirm on its release date for India. The Lenovo-owned company have sent out invites for the dedicated Motorola Razr 2019 launch event that will be held on March 16. It appears that the Motorola clamshell phone with foldable display could be available for purchase later this month.

The Motorola Razr 2019 is weaker than the Snapdragon 855+ powered Samsung Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone that was made official with a price tag of Rs. 1,09,000 in India. In the international markets, the Razr is selling for $1,499. It remains to be seen whether the Motorola Razr with inferior specs arrives with a cheaper price tag than the Galaxy Z Flip in India.

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Motorola Razr 2019 specifications

The Motorola Razr 2019 has an internal P-OLED foldable display that offers 876 x 2142 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 21:9. It has an outer G-OLED screen of 2.7 inches which supports 600 x 800 pixels. The Snapdragon 710 mobile platform drives the foldable phone with 6 GB of RAM.

The display notch of the Razr 2019 has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. It has a rear camera of 16-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture along with dual LED flash. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. The phone ships with a native storage of 128 GB and has a microSD card slot for more storage.

The Razr 2019 is backed by a 2,510mAh battery. It supports 15W TurboPower fast charging through USB-C. The chin of the device is equipped with a fingerprint sensor. The connectivity features available on the phone include e-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and USB-C. It does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Touted as Motorola’s first foldable phone, the Razr is quite intriguing in every aspect. It boasts mid-range specifications, coupled with a steep price tag, but details about what’s inside the device have been few and far between. Thanks to iFixit’s teardown experts, we now have our best look yet at its sophisticated mechanical hinging mechanism.

On February 13th, iFixit shared a comprehensive teardown of the Motorola Razr. Raving the “numerous feats of engineering” that the Chicago-based multinational telecommunications company managed to pull off in terms of design, iFixit said that the intricacy made the Razr the “most complicated phone-based contraption” it has ever disassembled.

The Razr is not one of those handsets that can be taken apart and put back together by DIY repair enthusiasts. First off, opening the device is quite a backbreaking task as Motorola has used a lot of glue to keep it in place. Moreover, the device is teeming with easy-to-snap flex cables that are nothing short of booby traps if you are an amateur repairer.

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Considering the arduous process of even opening the Razr, iFixit says it is surprising that Motorola charges just $299 for screen repairs. The Motorola Razr garnered iFixit’s lowered repairability score of just 1; however, it admitted in its writeup that it isn’t easy to perfectly repair the first-generation handset.

Repairability remains one of the biggest woes when it comes to foldable devices, given that the folding display and hinge mechanisms’ reliability is yet to be proven. When folded in half, the Razr has a noticeable gap right between its hinge and display on either side.

It can be recalled that Samsung‘s initial attempt at the Galaxy Fold was plagued with problems associated with a similar gap as it was widely-believed that debris could get collected in this gap and cause all sorts of problems. Furthermore, the burning question on popping inside everyone’s head at the moment is whether or not these foldable devices can stand the test of time. In short, can these devices endure regular use?

CNET’s recently conducted folding test suggests the hinge is likely to break in less than 12 months, but Motorola claims it is built to last relatively longer than that. To know whether or not the company’s claim is true, we will need to wait for two or more years until consumers have used these foldable devices in the real world.

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With the new Motorola Razr, Motorola created a brand new niche of foldable smartphones consisting of regular phones folding in half in order to become extremely compact. After the Razr, even Samsung came up with such a foldable phone: the Galaxy Z Flip. Just like the Motorola Razr, it folds in half and it has an external display showing notifications and other important things. But which design philosophy is the best and which is the best foldable phone in terms of specifications? In order to answer these questions, we decided to publish a specs comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr: the only foldable phones with a clamshell form factor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Motorola Razr

Design

The new Motorola Razr is a revival of the iconic Motorola Razr that is one of the devices which made the biggest success in the era of feature phones. So its design is definitely more interesting and attractive than Galaxy Z Flip, at least according to us. The Galaxy Z Flip is undoubtedly an elegant phone and given that its foldable display can be placed in several angles it even offers a more innovative user experience, but the Motorola Razr is the most amazing in terms of aesthetics. It does not have the resistant Ultra Thin Glass layer found on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which should make the display more durable, but on the other hand, it is splash resistant.

Display

The best internal foldable display is the one mounted on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It has a higher resolution, a better image quality, it can be opened in various angles (and not only flat) and it is even HDR10+ compliant. But when it comes to external displays, Motorola Razr wins. The Galaxy Z Flip has just a mini 1.1-inch display which can only show notifications and a few other things, while Motorola Razr has a wide 2.7-inch external display allowing to shoot selfies, answer calls and performing many other advanced tasks. You can partially use your phone while it is folded, and you can not do it with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

Specs & Software

When it comes to hardware, Motorola Razr is just a mid-ranger. It is fueled by a Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Nothing special for a device that costs more than €1000. Galaxy Z Flip is a real flagship, fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC paired with 8 GB of RAM. Further, unlike the Motorola Razr, it has Android 10 out of the box. Unfortunately, none of these devices supports 5G connectivity. The Motorola Razr does not even have a SIM slot: it relies on eSIM technology. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip wins the hardware and software comparison.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a way better camera phone than Motorola Razr. It does not allow shooting selfie through its dual rear camera like the Motorola Razr, but it has a pretty nice 10 MP selfie camera. On the rear side, Galaxy Z Flip comes with a dual camera including OIS and an ultrawide sensor. Motorola Razr has just one single sensor and it can be considered a midrange camera phone, nice photos, but not a huge deal. At least you can take selfies with the rear camera, while the smartphone is folded.

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Battery

Even on the battery side, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip takes the gold medal, It has an above-average battery if compared to the actual flagships, but at least you do not risk of running out of battery before the end of your working day. Both feature 15W fast charging, but Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the only with Qi wireless charging. Motorola Razr has a 2510 mAh battery which barely reaches the end of the day with moderate use. We still did not test the battery of the Galaxy Z Flip, but given the capacity, it will surely be a lot better.

Price

You need whopping €1500 to purchase both Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr, in the European market. Galaxy Z Flip is priced $1379 in the U.S. while Motorola Razr costs $1,500. There is no doubt: Galaxy Z Flip is a more advanced foldable phone thanks to its better hardware, better cameras, and longer battery life. It even offers a more advanced user experience while unfolded (but the external display Motorola Razr allows doing more while the phone is folded). But if we talk about the design only, then the nostalgic effect provided by the Motorola Razr has no rivals.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Motorola Razr: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

PRO

• Better performance
• Higher-end display
• Bigger battery
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• More anonymous design

Motorola Razr

PRO

• Better external display
• More compact
• Splash resistant
• More interesting design

CONS

• Inferior hardware and battery

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The Motorola Razr 2019 is already available for purchase. The foldable device is priced at $1500 and is available in a single color variant called Noir Black. However, if you prefer the Blush Gold variant that leaked last week, Motorola says it will be available this spring.

Renders of the Blush Gold variant were posted on the web by Evan Blass (@evleaks). This variant has the bottom half of the phone coated in gold paint. The chin where the fingerprint scanner is placed is also gold and there is a gold ring around the rear camera too.

There will be no difference with respect to the specs and price between this new colorway and the currently available Noir Black. So you get a 6.2-inch FHD+ foldable display with a notch, a 2.7-inch secondary display, a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 2510mAh battery.

Motorola ships the Razr with Android 9 Pie out of the box. We hope an Android 10 update is available by the time the Blush gold variant is ready to ship.

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Motorola recently announced its first foldable smartphone — Motorola RAZR and after the initial delay, the device is now up for purchase. While the shipping was set to start on 25th February, some unit of the phone seems to have already shipped out.

With this, a teardown of the smartphone revealed the internals. As per the dismantle video by PBKreviews, the Motorola Razr comes with two batteries, a thin display panel. With number of screws to hold everything, the phone seems quite difficult to repair.

To get to the 6.2-inch paper-thin display panel also seems to be a major task as one needs to navigate through numerous wires, screws and components. It is also reportedly difficult to take off the front cover that houses the display.

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Along with careful prying, it also needs quite a good amount of heat to make sure that the glue holding it together loses the grip. The video also shows the two batteries of the phone placed on two sides of the hinge.

While the repairability score of the Motorola Razr may not be good, it seems that the cost to get the device repaired isn’t very high. The company has revealed that it will be charging $299 for replacing the display which Motorola itself says is prone to bumps and lumps.

This is quite good for a device that costs $1,500. In comparison, South Korean-giant Samsung is charging $599 to fix the foldable screen of the Galaxy Fold, which retails for around $2,000.

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Motorola recently announced its first foldable smartphone — Motorola RAZR, which is inspired from the company’s clamshell Moto Razr phone. Now, the unannounced gold version of the foldable Moto Razr has surfaced online, thanks to Evan Blass.

The high-resolution image shared online of the folding smartphone hints that the device could get a wider release in the near future. Currently, Moto Razr is only available in black directly from Verizon for a price of $1,499.

The press renders of the unannounced new Gold color have been shared by Evan Blass but has not revealed anything else related to this variant. This means that the could come with the same set of specifications as the standard model.

To remind you of the specs, the Motorola Razr has a main 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED screen that supports full HD+ resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. When closed, users can access its 2.69-inch Quick View display that supports 800 x 600 pixels resolution for viewing notifications and caller IDs.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 710 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the cameras, it features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel while the back panel houses camera of 16-megapixel which is assisted by a 3D ToF sensor.

There’s a fingerprint scanner present on the broad chin of the device. Connectivity features on the device include eSIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and NFC. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The device is backed by a 2,510mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging technology. The Android 9 Pie operating system in its near stock version runs on the device.

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The Motorola Razr (2019) is already shipping to owners and the Galaxy Flip Z will arrive later this month. Both phones are the only two foldable devices that fold vertically (along the horizontal axis) that consumers can and will be able to buy as the case may be.

There is another category of foldable phones with members like the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X. These devices not only fold horizontally (along the vertical axis) but they unfold into tablets too unlike the Motorola Razr and Galaxy Flip Z that unfold into “tall” phones.

Since the arrival of both categories of foldable devices, consumers have been divided. Some like the Mate X/Galaxy Fold as they are able to unfold into a larger device while others prefer the Motorola Razr/Galaxy Flip Z for being able to fold into a smaller form factor.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which side of the divide you are. So please take the vote and also drop a comment regarding what you think about the devices and foldable phones in general.

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The Motorola Razr has been postponed yet again. This is the second time Motorola is rescheduling the launch of its first foldable device. According to details on the official Motorola website as well as Verizon’s pre-order page, the 2019 Razr phone will no longer deliver to owners by February 6. The new date on both sites is the 18th of February, 2020.

Last December, the manufacturer announced that it was delaying the pre-order and shipping schedule of the phone. Originally scheduled to be available for pre-order on December 26 and delivered and released on January 9, the pre-order date and release dates were postponed to January 26 and February 6 respectively.

There is no official statement regarding the postponement but we do not think it has anything to do with demand as they said with the first one.

The Motorola Razr is not the first foldable device to get postponed multiple times. The Huawei Mate X was announced in February 2019 and was supposed to launch in June 2019 but didn’t. Shortly before the September launch, Huawei revealed there was a possibility it won’t make its September release date. The tablet eventually launched in China in October and went on sale in November, nearly a month after.

Samsung also had to postpone the launch of the Galaxy Fold after review units it sent out came up with screen issues. The Fold later went on sale in September, more than four months after it announced the postponement.

The Motorola Razr has a $1499.99 price tag and is exclusive to Verizon for now. There will be a 5G version of the phone that will be sold in China which should also have a more powerful processor, unlike the US version that has a Snapdragon 710 processor.

The phone has a 6.2-inch flexible display that folds vertically. There is a 2.7-inch screen on the outside too. Motorola has put in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. It also has a 5MP selfie camera and a 16MP rear camera. A pretty small 2510mAh battery powers it with support for 15W fast charge. Unfortunately, the phone will ship with Android Pie out of the box and not Android 10.

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Motorola Razr is all set to go on sale in the U.S. for the first time next month. Ahead of its release, the company uploaded a series of videos that showcase Razr’s unique features. This series includes a video titled ‘Caring for razr’ featuring a list of dos and don’ts. In the video, Motorola specifically pointed out that ‘Bumps & Lumps’ on the screen of the foldable device was normal.

Motorola said that the Razr’s foldable display is designed to bend. So, the formation of bumps and lumps on the display are pretty normal. This is a very interesting statement, especially because of what happened with the first batch of Galaxy Fold review units that were shipped out in early 2019. A number of Galaxy Fold units experienced display issues soon after the formation of small bumps and lumps on the screen. So this looks like a deliberate statement to inform users that it’s okay if their Razr unit develops a bump or two during usage.

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The current generation of foldable smartphones use plastic OLED displays which make them far less durable than traditional glass-protected smartphones. This means everyday items like keys, pens, or even fingernails can damage your incredibly expensive handset. Even the new Motorola Razr is using a plastic OLED display from LG which is susceptible to such damage. So it’s not surprising to see Motorola giving out specific instructions like ‘don’t add a scratch guard on its screen’ and ‘always close the phone before keeping it in your pocket’ in its new ‘Care for Razr’ video.

While Galaxy Fold, Motorola Razr, and even Huawei Mate X can be called as fragile, recent rumors reveal upcoming foldables could be way more durable. According to both ice universe and Max Weiback, the Galaxy Z Flip or the Galaxy Fold 2 (the name is yet to be confirmed) will feature an ultra-thin glass cover, potentially making it significantly more durable than plastic-covered foldables.

The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to debut on the same day as the Galaxy 11 series launch, on February 11, which is around the same time when the Motorola Razr will be shipped out in the U.S.

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Lenovo-owned Motorola had announced the Motorola Razr clamshell flagship phone with a foldable screen in November. At that time, it was reported the Motorola Razr 2019 won’t be releasing in China. However, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 tech trade show that was held earlier this month, the company confirmed that the Motorola Razr with 5G support will be arriving in Q2 this year in China. A fresh repot on a Chinese tech blog reveals that the Motorola Razr 5G was showcased at the Wuhan International Expo Center in China.

The Motorola Razr 5G is being manufactured at the Wuhan facility of the Lenovo Group. The regular Razr phone that comes without 5G support ships with Snapdragon 710. Its 5G version seems to be equipped with a 5G-ready chip. Hence, it could be driven by Snapdragon 765 or Dimensity 5G chipsets. Motorola has recently released phones with Exynos chipsets from Samsung. Hence, there is a possibility that the Razr 5G could be equipped with Exynos 980. Hopefully, more information on the device will surface as its China launch draws near.

Motorola is currently working on the global release of Motorola Razr. The clamshell is now up for pre-orders in the U.S and the U.K. The shipments of the device are expected to begin in the U.S. from Feb. 6. The company intends to sell the phone in other markets such as Canada, India, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and some European countries. At present, there is no word on whether the Motorola Razr 5G will be made available outside of China.

Soon after the announcement of Razr 5G’s arrival in China at the CES 2020, Motorola had teased images of its retail package and production unit. The model number of the China is XT2000-2. The retail box image revealed that the Motorola Razr 5G for China has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Its other details are currently under the wraps.

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Motorola Razr specifications and price

The Motorola Razr 2019 comes with a 6.2-inch foldable inner P-OLED display. It has an external display of 2.7 inches. The Snapdragon 710 powers the device with 6 GB of RAM and it has an internal storage of 128 GB. It lacks support for microSD. The handset comes loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

The Razr has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel and it has a rear camera of 16-megapixel. The phone is backed by a 2,510mAh battery that supports 15W charging. It does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Motorola had announced the Motorola Razr clamshell foldable phone in November. It was officially confirmed that the device would be available on pre-orders from Dec. 26 in the U.S. and its shipping would start on Jan. 9. However, the company delayed the market release citing high demand that surpassed its supply predictions. Motorola had said that there won’t be significant shift from the original availability timeline. Fresh information reveals that the pre-orders of the Motorola Razr will kick off in the U.S. from Jan. 26 followed by a market release starting on Feb. 6.

In the U.S., the Motorola Razr can be availed from Verizon, Walmart and the official site of Motorola. The foldable device can be purchased with a price tag of $1,499. The new Razr will be also made available in select markets. The company is yet to release the list of markets that will be provided with Motorola Razr.

The Motorola Razr is already up for pre-orders in the U.K and is currently available only on contract through EE’s website. The customers who have pre-ordered have been reportedly provided a shipment timeframe of around 28 days. This indicates that the market release of the Motorola Razr in the U.K. could be synced with the U.S.

Soon after its announcement in November, the handset appeared on the website of Motorola India. Interested buyers in the country can register to know more on the arrival of Razr. Recently, the images of the production unit and retail box of the Razr was recently shared on China’s Weibo microblogging site. China will be receiving the device in Q2 this year.

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Motorola Razr specifications

The Motorola Razr has a main 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED screen that supports full HD+ resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. When closed, users can access its 2.69-inch Quick View display that supports 800 x 600 pixels resolution for viewing notifications and caller IDs.

The mid-range Snapdragon 710 chipset from 2018 powers the Motorola Razr. It is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The handset offers an internal storage of 128 GB. It has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The rear camera of 16-megapixel is assisted by a 3D ToF sensor.

The device is backed by a 2,510mAh battery that may carry support for 15W fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS in its near stock version runs on the device. Hopefully, the device will be treated with the latest version of Android 10 update soon. A fingerprint scanner is present on the broad chin of the device. The handset comes with connectivity features like eSIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and NFC. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

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The Motorola Razr, despite discussions and criticisms, is still one of the hottest smartphones coming soon, and with the device’s Chinese launch coming soon, the company has been drumming up hype for it on Weibo with pictures of the production unit and the device’s box.

The box is rather unique next to the plethora of other boxes in the smartphone market. It’s triangular in shape, and stands tall instead of flat on the ground. There’s still all the information you expect on the back, showing us the device’s name, specifications and details. It’s very good looking box, and it complements the device very well.

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After launching the Motorola Razr smartphone in November in the United States, Yang Yuanging, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group confirmed that the phone’s sale in the U.S. has been postponed due to demand and supply issues.

The Motorola Razr has a 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a notch for a 5MP selfie camera. When folded, there is a smaller 2.69-inch 800 x 600display on the back that displays notifications and caller IDs.

Inside the Razr is a Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Due to its design, the Razr packs a measly 2510mAh battery capacity but has support for 15W TurboPower fast charge. There is a 16MP camera on the back of the phone as well as a fingerprint scanner under the Motorola logo.

The Motorola Razr also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and an eSIM. It runs Android 9 Pie though but we hope an Android 10 update is released shortly after it goes on sale because asking for $1499 for a device that doesn’t run the latest version of Android is a bit outrageous.

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A couple of months ago, in November 2019, at the Lenovo Innovation and Technology Conference, the company released its first foldable smartphone — Motorola Razr. At that time, the company confirmed that the phone’s isn’t coming to China anytime soon.

Now, during CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Liu Jun, Executive Vice President of Lenovo Group and President of Lenovo‘s China operations, said in an interview that the Motorola Razr smartphone will be launched in the Chinese market in the second quarter of this year.

After launching the Motorola Razr smartphone in November in the United States, Yang Yuanging, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group confirmed that the phone’s sale in the U.S. has been postponed due to demand and supply issues. Also, Liu Jun has said that the Razr foldable smartphone coming to the Chinese market in Q2 2020 will come with support for 5G connectivity.

Earlier, explaining the reason for not launching the device in China, the company had said that China’s network operators currently do not support eSIM cards due to technical problems. This is an issue given that the Motorola Razr doesn’t come with physical SIM card slot and only supports eSIM.

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As for the specifications, the Motorola Razr features a main Flex View p-OLED display of 6.2 inches. It carries support for 2142 x 876 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. It can be accessed by unfolding the device.

While the Galaxy Fold and Mate X can be unfolded horizontally to use them like a tablet, the Razr can be unfolded vertically to use it as a regular phone. The device comes with nano-coating for splash resistance and it weighs 205 grams.

When the device is closed, users can make use of the Quick View secondary display of 2.69 inches that offers a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. When folded, it becomes a pocketable device as it measures 94.5 x 71.95 x 14.06mm.

The second screen or the Quick View display can be used for viewing notifications and basic tasks like responding to messages. The Quick View is integrated with Google Assistant which enables quick responses. Content can seamlessly transition between the Quick View and Flex View screens.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, which is coupled with 6GB of RAM and internal storage of 128GB. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system and is fuelled by a 2,510mAh battery that carries support for 15W TurboPower charging through USB-C.

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The Motorola Razr launched last month as the first smartphone with a vertically folding display but it is yet to go on sale. The $1499 phone was originally scheduled to be available for preorder on December 26 and begin shipping to users on January 9. Unfortunately, that will not be happening.

Motorola has put out a statement just a few days before the pre-order begins that it is adjusting the presale and launch timing. It cited the high demand for the device as the reason which it said: “has quickly outgrown supply predictions”.

No new date has been announced yet but Motorola said in the press statement that they “do not anticipate a significant shift from our original availability timeline”.

While we do not want to doubt the company’s reason for postponing the device, having enough stock so everyone can get a unit when they want to purchase one is important. For a high profile device, we certainly do not expect Motorola to run a flash sale as is the tradition of some manufacturers such as Xiaomi.

The Motorola Razr has a 6.2-inch Flex View P-OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a notch for a 5MP selfie camera. When folded, there is a smaller 2.69-inch 800 x 600display on the back that displays notifications and caller IDs.

Inside the Razr is a Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Due to its design, the Razr packs a measly 2510mAh battery capacity but has support for 15W TurboPower fast charge. There is a 16MP camera on the back of the phone as well as a fingerprint scanner under the Motorola logo.

The Motorola Razr also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and an eSIM. It runs Android 9 Pie though but we hope an Android 10 update is released shortly after it goes on sale because asking for $1499 for a device that doesn’t run the latest version of Android is a bit outrageous.

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The Motorola Razr 2019 was announced nearly two weeks ago in the USA. The phone is a modern version of the popular Razr V3 launched in 2004 before the Android-era. This modern version is not only way more powerful, it also comes with a flexible display that folds vertically. Technically, it is a foldable phone with a clamshell design.

While the phone will not go on sale until January, there is a chance Motorola will already be hard at work by then developing a successor. This successor may arrive as the Razr 2, and a recently published patent gives us an early look at its design and some of its features.

The patent titled ”Cumulative Sensor in a Foldable Device” was filed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the World Intellectual Property Office in May 2018 and was approved on November 21, 2019.

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The patent description mentions that there are sensors on the sides of the device – four on each side (two above the fold line and two below) for a total of eight sensors. It states that the sensors serve as virtual buttons that can be used to operate the device when the phone is folded on unfolded.

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Their functions vary depending on if the phone is open or closed. The patent says the sensors can perform thirteen functions when the device is unfolded and seven functions when folded, for a total of twenty. We already know the title reads Cumulative Sensor in a Foldable Device. Motorola says this is when the device is folded and two sensors come in contact with each other it becomes a cumulative or combined sensor. When this happens, the sensor performs a different function.

The sensors also recognize different gestures including taps and swipes.

The description says the display may wrap around the edges which explains why there are sensors on the sides similar to what Huawei did with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s waterfall screen. The patent also says the device may even wrap around the wrist and that the hinge structure may even be designed to receive touch input from the user (probably like a trackpad).

The Motorola Razr 2019 has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. That may change with its successor as the patent says the device may have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

There is no confirmation that Motorola is working on a successor and even if it is, we don’t expect it to launch anytime soon.

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The foldable smartphones are now a reality. After the Samsung and Huawei, now Motorola has finally unveiled the iconic Motorola Razr foldable flip smartphone with dual displays and dual cameras. It is the first flip foldable smartphone which has once again flashed the old memories of old flip phones.

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The Motorola Razr houses two displays as like the Galaxy Fold. The primary 6.2-inch P-OLED FLex View display is present on the inner side. It features the resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels flaunting a 21:9 aspect ratio, On the outer side, there;’s a 2.7-inch gOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 4:3 aspect ratio. The exterior surface display is meant to respond and show notifications quickly.

Motorola Razr is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with Adreno 616 GPU for graphics processing. The smartphone is available only in a 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage variant. In optics, the users will get a 16-megapixel unit having an f/1.7 aperture and dual-pixel autofocus. Apart from the 5-megapixel front camera on the top of Flexview, the primary camera can also act as a selfie camera as it comes to the front when unfolded.

A 2510 mAh battery is present to withstand the whole day, and it supports 15W TurboPower fast charge. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie. Unfortunately, the Motorola Razr does not carry a 3.5mm headphone port. In connectivity, the smartphone features e-SIM, Wi-F-, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and USB-C. It will become available in the US market by January 2020 for the price of $1499.

Download Motorola Razr Wallpapers

Motorola Razr has shaken the entire smartphone market with its legendary flip design. After successful feature phones with the same design in the last decade, the Motorola has once again switched to the Flip Design featuring foldable display design. The smartphone is well equipped with hardware to compete against other foldable devices in the market. Like the recently launched Motorola smartphones, the Motorola Razr also comes with only a few stock wallpapers.

However, we have got hands-on a single wallpaper in high-resolution. The interested users can download the wallpapers in 2160 x 2160 pixels resolution. The device also carries some wallpapers from the official Google Wallpaper app. Here’s the preview of the available wallpaper:

The above image is for representation purposes. Head over to the bottom to get the wallpaper in the full resolution. Also, the Google Wallpaper app download link is embedded below.

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Today, at the Lenovo Innovation and Technology Conference, the company released its first foldable screen laptop — ThinkPad X1 and along with that, the company also announced its first foldable smartphone — Motorola Razr.

Now, at the sidelines of the event, during media interaction, Liu Jun, President of Lenovo China has revealed that the Motorola Razr clamshell foldable smartphone won’t be listed in China and when the device eventually goes on sale in the country, it will come with support for 5G connectivity.

He has also revealed the reason behind not launching the Motorola Razr smartphone in China at this time. He says that the company’s domestic market’s network operators currently do not support eSIM cards due to technical problems. This is an issue given that the Motorola Razr doesn’t come with physical SIM card slot and only supports eSIM.

Coming to the specifications, the Motorola Razr features a main Flex View p-OLED display of 6.2 inches. It carries support for 2142 x 876 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. It can be accessed by unfolding the device.

While the Galaxy Fold and Mate X can be unfolded horizontally to use them like a tablet, the Razr can be unfolded vertically to use it as a regular phone. The device comes with nano-coating for splash resistance and it weighs 205 grams.

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When the device is closed, users can make use of the Quick View secondary display of 2.69 inches that offers a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. When folded, it becomes a pocketable device as it measures 94.5 x 71.95 x 14.06mm.

The second screen or the Quick View display can be used for viewing notifications and basic tasks like responding to messages. The Quick View is integrated with Google Assistant which enables quick responses. Content can seamlessly transition between the Quick View and Flex View screens.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, which is coupled with 6GB of RAM and internal storage of 128GB. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system and is fuelled by a 2,510mAh battery that carries support for 15W TurboPower charging through USB-C.

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Lenovo officially launched the much-awaited Motorola Razr amidst much fanfare at an event in Los Angeles, US yesterday. The company launched the device this morning at the Tech World 2019 in China. At the event, the Chinese firm also showcased the world’s first foldable PC with a flexible screen apart from the Motorola Razr foldable phone. It is the very same device that was revealed as ThinkPad X1 series device earlier this year. 

The images of the event shows that the display of the Motorola Razr has some creases at the folding area. It’s surprising since various tech publications have praised its screen for no visible creases. During the press conference at the event, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing answered queries related to Motorola Razr, he said that Lenovo’s product is a compact device like a mobile phone. It doesn’t transform into a tablet like other foldables. Instead, it folds in half making it more compact.

Coming to Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 series notebook with foldable screen, it is equipped with a 13.3-inch folding display manufactured by LG. Not much is known about the device apart from its weight, which is around 900 grams, and the 2K display. It will take a while for the laptop to reach showrooms, as Lenovo needs to iron out a few creases to get the device ready for production. 

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Motorola Razr Specifications and Features

There are two displays on the Motorola Razr. The 6.2-inch primary p-OLED Flex View display has a resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The 2.7-inch gOLED display on the outer surface features a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Motorola calls it the Quick View which can be used to check notifications and quickly respond to messages. The Razr is powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. 

The primary camera on the new Razr is a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/1.7 and dual-pixel autofocus that doubles as the selfie camera when the device is folded. There is a 5-megapixel front camera on top of the FlexView display. The Razr draws power from a 2,510 mAh battery that supports 15W TurboPower fast charge and runs on Android 9.0 Pie. The device lacks a 3.5mm headphone port but makes up for it with a bottom-mounted speaker, which together with the box acts as a passive amplifier. The packaging contains Razr Buds earphones and a headset adapter cable.

The Motorola Razr flip phone has a price tag of $1,499 in the U.S. It will be hitting the U.S markets in January  The 2020 foldable phone is facing criticism now since it commands an overwhelming price tag and offers inferior specs. There is no word on the China launch of the Motorola Razr. 

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Foldable smartphones are the biggest innovation of 2019 alongside 5G. Several companies tried to develop a foldable phone, but only three of them were able to launch a finished product in the market. And just two of them are mainstream brands: Samsung and Huawei which came up with the Galaxy Fold and the Mate X. A few hours ago, even Motorola announced a new foldable phone: it is the new Motorola Razr 2019 and it is a revisited version of the iconic clamshell phone Motorola Razr which made the success of the company during the age of feature phones. Here, we compared the new Motorola Razr 2019 with the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X since they are currently the only smartphones with foldable displays released by mainstream companies.

Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X

Design

In terms of compactness, Motorola Razr 2019 has the most interesting form factor. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, it is not a smartphone that becomes a tablet. It is a clamshell phone with a foldable display and the panel we are talking about has a similar size as classic smartphone displays. This means that when you fold it, you get a really small device. Motorola Razr 2019 also comes with an external display you can use to do the important tasks such as checking notifications, answering calls, sending messages and change the settings. Samsung Galaxy Fold has a design that folds internally, with a smaller smartphone-like external display and a big internal display transforming it into a tablet. Huawei Mate X has the foldable display externally so that when it is folded there are two external displays belonging to the same panel.

Display

The most stunning panel is the foldable internal display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold since it shows better colors and it delivers a richer image quality thanks to the HDR10+ technology. However, there is to note that Huawei Mate X has a bigger 8-inch display which splits into two external displays above 6 inches while it is folded. When the Samsung Galaxy Fold is folded you can not use its internal display but you can only use a small 4.6-inch external one with an HD+ resolution. Both the displays of the Motorola Razr 2019 are OLED but their quality is inferior to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Further, it does not turn into a table but it goes from being a small clamshell phone to a classic smartphone.

Hardware/Software

The Samsung Galaxy Fold wins the hardware comparison since it has both a better chipset and the best memory configuration. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X feature 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold has a more powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Huawei Mate X mounts a Kirin 980 SoC which is still a flagship-class chipset but less powerful. Motorola Razr 2019 is just a midrange device since it mounts a Snapdragon 710 chipset, as well as an inferior 6/128 GB memory configuration. Note that Motorola Razr does not support a SIM Card but it relies on eSIM. On the other hand, both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a 5G variant.

Camera

Even when it comes to cameras, Motorola Razr 2019 is a bit disappointing, it just has one rear camera, the sensor is nice, but nothing special. The most interesting is the Samsung Galaxy Fold as it features several sensors on both the front and rear sides, and it clicks amazing photos. If we only consider normal photos, Huawei Mate X is more or less at the same level with a 40 MP quad camera which can also be used to click selfies.

Battery

The battery life mostly depends on the usage with foldable smartphones. Both Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X have a huge battery with more than 4000 mAh. Huawei Mate X’s battery is slightly bigger, but if you only use the external display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold it lasts more since it is a more efficient panel. Huawei Mate X features a very fast charging technology: it goes from 0 to 85 percent in just 30 minutes. Motorola Razr 2019 has a pretty small 2510 mAh battery, so it loses this comparison.

Price

The real best foldable phone battle is between the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X and there is not a clear winner: the former has better performance but a form factor that is not for everyone, while the second may be more comfortable for a lot of users, as polls proved. Overall, Motorola Razr 2019 is better for people who want to save for money and get the most compact phones, but not for advanced users. Samsung Galaxy Fold costs about €2086/$2300 globally, Huawei Mate X has a €2150/$2370 price tag, and Motorola Razr 2019 will debut in the U.S. with a €1360/$1500 price.

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Motorola Razr vs Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Huawei Mate X: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate X

PROS

• External foldable display
• Great connectivity
• Big battery
• Good cameras

CONS

• Expensive

Motorola Razr

PROS

• Compact clamshell design
• More affordable
• Splashproof
• Useful external display

CONS

• Midrange specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold

PROS

• Very nice display
• Compact external display
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse wireless charging
• High performance

CONS

• Price

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The Motorola Razr flip phone is back and it adds a very modern twist to the design. The phone which launched in the early hours of today has a flexible display that folds vertically, thus allowing it to keep its old design. While the new Razr is the first foldable phone with a vertically folding design, it may not hold that title for long.

Samsung teased a phone with a vertically folding design last month. Initially thought to be a teaser for the Samsung W20 5G phone, it turned out not to be. There is still no info about the official name of this vertically foldable design but at least we know Samsung is working on one. But Samsung isn’t the only big-name manufacturer that has plans for a vertically folding phone.

Xiaomi has been granted a patent for a vertically folding phone. The patent was filed back in August 2018 before it was granted and published last month. Sketches of the device show the phone has a small display at the top when folded. This display will likely show info such as time, caller ID, and notifications.

At the bottom half of the phone are dual rear cameras arranged vertically. That does seem like a wrong place to put the cameras seeing as that is where your fingers will naturally rest when holding the phone. However, when held in landscape, you should be able to take photos without covering the lens.

When flipped open, the main display is revealed and it looks like a regular candybar phone. There are no bezels on the sides save for the top, and it is home to what appears to be dual cameras, the earpiece, and a sensor.

This is just a patent and not a confirmation that we will be getting a vertically-folding device from Xiaomi soon. Earlier this year, the Chinese manufacturer showed a working prototype of a dual-folding phone but it is yet to launch.

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After seeing multiple foldable designs that transformed a smartphone into a tablet, Motorola has brought a unique flip phone foldable, the Motorola Razr, to the market. The Razr gets its design inspiration from the best-selling Moto Razr v3, which sold millions of units worldwide all thanks to its iconic flip form factor.

In the company’s latest video commercial, Motorola shows us how the original Moto Razr has transformed into the new Razr foldable. The video pays special attention to the cool new hinge design that allows the flexible screen to open up to 180 degrees without any visible creases or marks.

Just like other foldables, the Motorola Razr comes with two screens, a primary Flex view P-OLED display of 6.2-inches and a secondary OLED screen upfront of 2.7-inches. Given its super small 2510mAh battery, it’s probably a good idea to use the OLED screen on the front for most features.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 710 mid-range processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone runs on a near-stock version of Android 9 Pie. Below the secondary screen on the front, the Razr features a 16MP f/1.7 aperture camera, while there’s a 5MP shooter on top of the flexible screen.

The Motorola Razr will ship next year in January 2020.

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After months of leaks, Motorola has finally unveiled the Motorola Razr flip phone. The renewed edition of the original Razr phone from the yesteryear now comes with a foldable display. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X foldable phones, the Razr is a smaller device that is packed with mid-range specs and it is priced at $1,499.

Motorola Razr Specifications and Features

The Motorola Razr features a main Flex View p-OLED display of 6.2 inches. It carries support for 2142 x 876 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. It can be accessed by unfolding the device. When unfolded, the Razr flip phone measures 171.5 x 71.95 x 7.06mm. Like the older device, there is a big chin on the new Razr. There is a capacitive fingerprint sensor on the chin.

While the Galaxy Fold and Mate X can be unfolded horizontally to use them like a tablet, the Razr can be unfolded vertically to use it as a regular phone. There are two stainless steel hinges placed underneath the flexible display that enables users to seamlessly fold and unfold the Razr flip phone. The device comes with nano-coating for splash resistance and it weighs 205 grams.

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When the device is closed, users can make use of the Quick View secondary display of 2.69 inches that offers a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. When folded, it becomes a pocketable device as it measures 94.5 x 71.95 x 14.06mm. The second screen can be used for viewing notifications and basic tasks like responding to messages. The Quick View is integrated with Google Assistant which enables quick responses. Content can seamlessly transition between the Quick View and Flex View screens.

The Snapdragon 710 is the driving force of the Motorola Razr. The SoC is assisted with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 128 GB. The device includes a 2,510mAh battery that carries support for 15W TurboPower charging through USB-C. The phone runs on near stock version of Android 9 Pie OS.

There is a notch on the foldable display of the Motorola Razr. It comprises of a speaker and a 5-megapixel camera with f/2.0a aperture and screen flash feature. Below the Quick View display is its rear-mounted 16-megapixel f/1.7 aperture camera with features like dual-LED flash, laser autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus, Night Vision mode and EIS.

There are four microphones on the 2019 Motorola Razr flip phone and a bottom-positioned speaker. The Razr does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack and it also lacks support for microSD card slot. Lastly, the device is equipped with connectivity features like e-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and USB-C.

Motorola Razr Price and Availability

Priced at $1,499, the Motorola Razr will be up for pre-orders through Verizon Wireless from Dec. 26. It comes in a single color called Noir Black. The shipments of the phone will begin in the US on Jan. 9. The retail package of the device will include Razr earbuds and Denon Audio tuned USB-C headsets. Specially designed cases for the foldable phone will be available through Otterbox, Kate Spade and other brands.

The Motorola Razr comes with a standard warranty of one year which also covers screen replacements. Outside the warranty, users will have to spend $299 to get the screen replaced. At the unveil event, the Lenovo-owned company did not share any details on the international availability of the Razr. India is one of the markets that will be receiving as Motorola India has already started teasing on its arrival.

What’s your opinion on the Motorola Razr flip phone? Does it impress you? Will you consider buying it? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Leading smartphone manufacturers are reportedly hard at works on their versions of these hotly-anticipated smartphones. It is hardly surprising that Motorola is jumping on the foldable, dual-screen phone bandwagon.

Nearly fifteen years ago, the American multinational telecommunications company introduced the Razr series. If rumors making the rounds online are anything to go by, Motorola is gearing up to breathe new life into the brand by launching a new foldable phone under the coveted series.
Adding fuel to the fire of rumors about a new foldable RAZR phone, XDA Developers recently confirmed that Motorola is indeed making a smartphone that will feature two displays. Citing its own sources and a slew of disclosed software features, the site claims that the device is Motorola’s revamped RAZR phone.

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A patent that surfaced online in January this year implies the revamped Motorola RAZR will come with a second display, which will be placed outside and show various information. Regrettably, a full Android experience will be highly unlikely, the report indicated.

Motorola will restrict specific applications from accessing the secondary display. In fact, there’s hearsay that only a few pre-installed apps including Moto Camera, Moto Actions, and Moto Display will be allowed to use the secondary display initially.

Other functions of the secondary screen include ceaselessly displaying about six Quick Settings tiles. Apparently, these will comprise options like NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Customization could be made available.

On the downside, the next-gen Motorola RAZR could set you back a pretty penny. Thanks to its newfangled design, the phone will be carrying a steep price tag of about $1,500. Moreover, only 200,000 units are rumored to be manufactured. The purported phone is expected to hit the store shelves later this year via Verizon. Under the hood, the much-awaited foldable flagship phone from Motorola will pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855. It will reportedly ship with 8GB of RAM and offer 128GB of internal storage capacity.

Taking the steep price tag into consideration, it looks like Motorola will also be offering more premium configurations in the near future. The announcement of the new foldable phone is expected to coincide with 15th anniversary of the first Motorola RAZR smartphone.

The phone could be announced during the summer months and made available to the huge Motorola RAZR fanbase and other smartphone users either in late August or early September.

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The Motorola RAZR was really popular back in its days. Its aluminum shell and flip-design stood out from the plethora of phones being sold then. Now Motorola (technically Lenovo) is bringing back the RaAZR but in a different way.

New reports say Lenovo will bring back the Motorola RAZR as a foldable phone with a flexible display. A foldable phone still has a sort of clamshell design, right?

The news of the foldable Motorola RAZR was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and they say it will be pretty expensive as it will be priced at $1500! WSJ also says Lenovo is partnering with Verizon to offer the device exclusively in the US. It also plans to manufacture over 200,000 units of the phone.

Not only is the upcoming Motorola RAZR going to be expensive, but it will likely also be available as early as next month in the United States.

Samsung’s foldable phone which is currently referred to as the Galaxy F is scheduled to launch on February 20, so it is no coincidence that Lenovo is also targetting a February release date for its own foldable phone. However, there is a probability the release date of the Motorola RAZR changes as it hasn’t yet been finalized.

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While news of the return of the Motorola RAZR is exciting, the $1500 price tag will put it out if the reach of many.

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently published a patent application by Motorola. The patent documents reveal that the Lenovo-owned firm may release foldable screen equipped new foldable flip phone that looks like the Motorola RAZR handset from the yesteryear.

The patent documents show that the foldable flip phone is equipped with a single large display panel is placed on its inner side. The hinge that is required for folding the flip phone is placed under the display. Hence, the phone seems to be equipped with a flexible screen.

On the backside of the phone is a rear camera and below it is a fingerprint scanner enabled logo of the company. The lower portion of the rear shell features an external speaker. The phone is equipped with optional flex sensor that will be controlled by the application processor that will the phone to detect whether the phone is folded or unfolded.

Motorola Mobility LLC from Chicago had filed a patent for the above design in May 2017 and it was published couple of days ago. Even though the company has been granted permission for new flip phone design, it does not mean could be really planning to launch such a smartphone. Samsung and Huawei are expected to launch smartphones with flexible displays at the beginning of the next year. It is likely that other phone manufacturers may debut flexible display phones in 2019.

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Motorola RAZR has been one of the most successful phones from the company in the past decade. Earlier this year, when Lenovo CEO was interviewed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo, he had hinted that the Motorola RAZR phone could be revived with a foldable screen. Hence, it seems that the company may debut a new Motorola RAZR with the above shown patent design in the coming year.

Would you like to see a new RAZR phone with foldable design? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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In May 2016, Lenovo had released a teaser that suggested that it will be bringing back the older Motorola RAZR flip phone. It did not happen so as the company had unveiled the Motorola Moto Z with modular capabilities. During a press meet at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing hinted that the company may relaunch the RAZR phone with foldable design.

HMD Global has so far launched revamped edition of older phones like Nokia 3310 and Nokia 8110. It appears that Lenovo too will resurrect some of the phones that were released in the past. When Yuanqing was asked whether the company would be reviving the Motorola RAZR, he responded by saying, “With the new technology, particularly foldable screens, I think you will see more and more innovation on our smartphone design. So hopefully what you just described (referring to the Moto RAZR brand) will be developed or realized very soon.”

When he was specifically asked whether he was talking about the Motorola RAZR, he said, “I think I have already answered the question.” This is clear indication that the new Motorola RAZR will be announced in the near future.

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Motorola RAZR is one of the popular phones from the company as it had sold 130 million units since its launch in 2004. Shown above is the teaser that the firm had released in May 2016 that hinted a future return of the RAZR phone. There is a possibility that the company may bring back only the RAZR branding to launch its foldable smartphones.

Motorola is expected to soon debut the Moto G6 and G6 Plus smartphones. It is also rumored to release Moto Z3, Z3 Play and Z3 Plus in summer year. The company will be also releasing Moto X5 this year.

Do you think that the new RAZR phone will be an updated edition of the older phone or a new branding for Lenovo-owned Motorola’s foldable phones? Shar us your views by posting your comments below.

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