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I replaced my slab phone with Motorola's $1,900 Razr Fold - and it's got me hooked

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Why This Matters

The Motorola Razr Fold's impressive design, performance, and display quality are reshaping perceptions of foldable phones, highlighting their potential as premium alternatives to traditional smartphones. Its advanced features and competitive advantages could influence consumer preferences and industry innovation in foldable technology.

Key Takeaways

Motorola Razr Fold 4.5 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Vibrant OLED screens

Premium design

Great performance and endurance Cons Pricey at $1,900

Only one storage configuration available View now at Motorola

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I've never been the biggest fan of foldable phones. They're fine, but I never fully understood the appeal. Are they really better than a traditional slab phone? My opinion on foldables is starting to change. I have spent the last couple of weeks testing Motorola's new 2026 Razr Fold, its latest flagship. I've come away genuinely impressed, and a little tempted to buy one myself.

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This is a seriously good mobile device. I say it's better than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 on several fronts. Its battery is larger, leading to better longevity, the inner screen has a higher resolution, and the camera system is arguably superior.

Hard to ignore

The Motorola Razr Fold sits slightly larger than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, sporting a 6.6-inch outer display and an 8.1-inch inner display. By comparison, Samsung's model has a 6.5-inch outer screen and an 8-inch inner screen. The extra size does mean the Razr Fold is heavier at 243g, but it has little effect on the user experience. It is still an ultra-sleek phone, especially compared to foldables from previous years.

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