Motorola appears to be preparing a new entry in the growing wide-foldable smartphone category. Called the Razr Flex 2027, the device has surfaced on the company’s Australian support website, giving its rumoured name its strongest confirmation yet. It’s expected to feature a shorter, wider design than conventional book-style foldables, potentially making it a more compact alternative to Motorola’s existing Razr Fold. The sighting comes as brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung and Apple embrace wider screen proportions for their premium foldables, marking a growing trend in the industry.
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Motorola Razr Flex 2027 launch details
The Razr Flex 2027 now has a dedicated support page on Motorola’s Australian website. Its name also appears in the company’s security update selector, alongside existing Razr models. The listing identifies it as a 2027 device, although Motorola hasn’t announced an exact launch date.
The security update section currently displays a ‘Test Security Updates’ heading, an August 2024 launch date, Android 16 and support until August 2029. These appear to be placeholder details rather than the phone’s actual software specifications or update commitment.
Separately, Brazilian publication TudoCelular has shared a video reportedly recorded at a Motorola event. It shows the company’s branding followed by an animation of a foldable phone. While this could be an early glimpse of the Razr Flex, the footage doesn’t identify the device.
Expected specifications
The Razr Flex is tipped to feature a 6.92-inch folding display and a 4.97-inch cover screen. This would make its inner panel smaller than the 8.1-inch display on the Razr Fold. Other expected specifications include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM, Android 17, two 50MP rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It could also feature IP48 and IP49 ratings.
The design signals a broader change in the foldable market. Huawei’s Pura X Max introduced a wider book-style approach in April 2026, followed by Xiaomi’s 18 Fold, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple’s iPhone Duo. These devices favour shorter, wider inner displays that offer a more tablet-like viewing experience without the tall proportions of traditional foldables.
Motorola could take the concept in a more compact direction. With its reported 4.97-inch cover screen, the Razr Flex may appeal to users who find existing book-style foldables too large to carry and operate comfortably. A separate retailer leak has suggested a price of around USD 1,680 (around Rs 1.74 lakh), potentially positioning it below the Razr Fold. However, Motorola has yet to confirm its specifications, pricing or availability.
