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The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation

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Why This Matters

The recent price hikes and minimal upgrades to Motorola's Razr and Razr Plus models highlight a trend of shrinkflation in the smartphone industry, where consumers pay more for largely unchanged devices. This shift raises concerns about value and innovation, especially in a competitive market demanding meaningful improvements. For consumers, it underscores the importance of scrutinizing device upgrades and pricing strategies before making a purchase.

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The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola’s midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it.

The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset — two years old at this point — with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its silicon-carbon battery offers a 4,500mAh capacity compared to the 4,000mAh capacity on last year’s model, which is a significant boost.

The entry-level Razr’s design still incorporates a significant “forehead.”

But that’s its biggest improvement. The main camera hardware is unchanged, but Motorola swapped the previous generation’s 50-megapixel 2x telephoto for a 50-megapixel ultrawide. This feels like the right call; you can crop your way to a decent 2x photo, but there’s no replacement for a wider lens. The Razr’s finish and color options are down from two to just one: mountain view, a deep green with a woven texture. Honestly, I like it better than last year’s mocha mousse and hot pink options.

The entry-level 2026 Razr is $799 and comes with less storage than last year’s model: 128GB, down from 256GB. This phone at least gets a slight chip bump: a Dimensity 7450X compared to the 7400X on the 2025 Razr. It also gets an ultrawide upgrade, from a 13-megapixel sensor up to 50-megapixels. All three Razr devices are IP48-rated, meaning they’re protected against water immersion but not dust.

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