The Razr Fold, Motorola’s first book-style foldable, made a small appearance at CES 2026, and is finally ready to go public. I got hands-on with the upcoming device just before MWC kicks off in Barcelona, and I can tell you this — Samsung has reason to worry. I think Motorola’s contender gets the basics right, and that’s what matters at the end of the day, more than fancy gimmicks that lose their novelty faster than you can close a foldable shut. Some thoughts…
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Design: Signature Motorola
At first glance, it’s clear that the device is a Motorola. Bearing signature Motorola design on the rear panel, there’s no mistaking it for something else. Featuring a textured back with the familiar square camera bump on the top left corner, the phone feels premium from the get go. The Pantone black and blue model features a diamond pattern on the back, while the Lily white variant sports a smooth, silky finish.
Displays: immersive
On the front is a 6.6-inch display that goes all the way up to 165Hz, and Corning’s Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for enhanced drop protection — the very first foldable to boast this, in fact. Opening up the phone reveals the 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate. There is a bit of a crease visible in the middle, but only when viewed from certain angles. And it doesn’t take away anything from the overall experience anyway.
While on the subject of design and build, Motorola is keen to highlight how the new Razr Fold is built to last. The device carries IP 48 and 49 rating, while the stainless steel teardrop hinge promises to reduce the stress along the display. A titanium interplay distributes pressure evenly, and combined with an anti-shock layer, the phone has been tested for 10 years of everyday use. Worth mentioning that Motorola is also promising 7 years of software updates with the Razr Fold, so longevity is one of the highlights here.
Cameras: serious chops
The camera system is one of the key pillars of the device, and Motorola has gone all out to ensure its Fold can stand tall among rivals. On offer is a triple 50MP rear camera system with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and Sony’s Lydia 828 sensor being a highlight. The razor Fold features 100x Super Zoom, and having seen it in action, I can tell you it works quite well. Using AI to process the final results, it comes up with photos that look quite good, shot at 100x zoom levels. Motorola has partnered with DXOMARK to test the shooters on the Razr Fold, and with a score of 164, is ranking as the top foldable camera system globally. 32MP and 20MP front shooters (on the external and main display) complete the 5-camera system.
Core specs: all covered
Most other core essentials have been taken care of as well — with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 powering the show and enabling on-device capabilities, with up to 16 gigs of RAM, smooth performance is a given. Then there’s the 6,000mAh battery, which can be charged at up to 80W speeds using a wired adapter and up to 50W wirelessly. Bose-tuned stereo speakers promise an immersive media experience.
