Motorola Razr Fold: A New Contender in the Foldable Market
Motorola has officially entered the book-style foldable smartphone arena with the Razr Fold, unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Positioned as a premium device, the Razr Fold aims to challenge established players like Samsung and Google with a focus on screen technology, battery life and camera capabilities.
Pricing and Availability
The Motorola Razr Fold will be available in the European market for €1,999. This price includes the Moto Pen Ultra stylus, adding value to the package. [ZDNet]
Display and Design
A key differentiator for the Razr Fold is its display technology. The device features a 6.6-inch pOLED external display protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. When unfolded, users are greeted by a massive 8.1-inch internal display, the largest currently available in North America. [ZDNet] [Engadget] Both screens boast impressive brightness levels, with the internal display peaking at 6200 nits and the external screen reaching 6000 nits, significantly surpassing competitors like the Pixel 10 Fold Pro (3000 nits). [Engadget] The internal display is a 2K (2,484 x 2,232) LTPO panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the external display offers a 2,520 x 1,080 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, both supporting Dolby Vision. [Engadget]
Performance and Battery
The Motorola Razr Fold is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. [ZDNet] It features a substantial 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, supporting up to 80W quick charging with Motorola’s TurboPower charger (sold separately) and 50W wireless charging. [Engadget] Despite the large battery, the device maintains a relatively slim profile, measuring 4.6mm when open and 9.9mm when closed. [Engadget]
Camera System
The Razr Fold utilizes a triple 50-megapixel camera system, consistent with the Motorola Signature series, encompassing ultra-wide, main, and 3x optical zoom lenses. [ZDNet] Motorola claims this is the first 50-megapixel triple camera system on a North American foldable smartphone. [Android Headlines]
Additional Features
The Motorola Razr Fold supports stylus input on both the inner and outer screens with the included Moto Pen Ultra, a feature not found in competing models from Samsung and Google. [ZDNet] Motorola has also released a FIFA edition of the Razr Fold, complementing the FIFA edition flip phone from CES, highlighting a significant partnership with FIFA. [ZDNet] [Motorola News]
Other Announcements at MWC 2026
Alongside the Razr Fold, Motorola unveiled the Edge 70 Fusion, the Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus, and expanded its FIFA World Cup 26™ Collection. [Motorola News] The company also introduced House of Motorola Indigo, a new signature color created with Pantone. [Motorola News]