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Motorola has pushed a new software update to the Razr Fold (2026) that brings the October 2026 security patch, after the device had been stuck on August's patch. The update, confirmed via builds spotted on Reddit for both unlocked and Verizon models, does not include Android 17, leaving the foldable on Android 16 even as cheaper Motorola phones like the Edge 60 Fusion and Edge 60 Pro run the newer OS.
CNET ran 120 hours of battery testing across 2026 smartphone models and found the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max led the pack, alongside foldables like the Motorola Razr (2026) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which use silicon-carbon batteries for added capacity without bulkier hardware. The newly released iPhone Duo tied for the top result in one test, while overall average battery life across 2026 phones matched results from 2024 and 2025.
Portuguese retailer MegaPC briefly listed Motorola's unannounced Signature 27 and Razr Flex 27, revealing specs, colors and prices ahead of any official announcement. The Signature 27 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage appeared priced at €1,594.90, up from €999 for the same configuration of the original Signature. The listing also showed a Razr Flex 27 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at €1,510.90.
Motorola is offering a free Moto Watch and Swarovski Edition Moto Buds 2 Plus earbuds, together valued at $350, to customers who buy the 2026 Razr directly from its website. The $800 foldable comes with 256 GB of storage and works unlocked across US carriers, and Motorola is extending similar bundles to other 2026 models like the Moto G Power and Razr Ultra. The discount applies automatically at checkout, with additional trade-in savings calculated during purchase review.
A specs comparison lines up the rumored foldable iPhone Duo, with its 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display, against three Android foldables: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Motorola's Razr Fold. The analysis covers screen size, weight, camera resolution, and water/dust resistance ratings across all four devices.
Samsung and Motorola have issued guidance on maintaining foldable phone hinges, recommending users clear debris from the inner display before closing the device and avoid excessive pressure. Samsung notes its Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 carry IP48 ratings, meaning protection from objects 1mm or larger but not full dust resistance, while Motorola warns that dust buildup can shorten hinge life and damage internal displays, advising against pressurized air dusters.
Android Authority's review of the 2026 Motorola Razr finds it largely unchanged from last year's model in specs, but with a higher price tag of $799.99. The phone retains its 3.6-inch cover screen, dual 50MP cameras, and a Dimensity 7450 chipset, delivering solid performance and photo quality in a design nearly identical to its predecessor aside from new color options.
Amazon is selling Motorola's flagship flip foldable, the Razr Ultra 2026, for $1,399.99, down from its $1,499.99 list price as part of Prime Day deals. The phone features a 7-inch inner AMOLED display, 4-inch outer screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery rated for up to 36 hours. The discount requires an active Amazon Prime membership, though new users can access a free 30-day trial.
A comparison outlines key differences between Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo foldable, shipping October 23, and Motorola's Razr Ultra, already on the market. The Duo opens into a passport-style 7.6-inch iPad-like display and uses Apple's A20 Pro chip, while the Razr Ultra opens into a standard 7-inch candybar layout and runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB of RAM. Both devices use dual rear cameras, with Apple rated at 48 megapixels and Motorola at 50, while Motorola's front camera outpaces the Duo's at 50 megapixels versus 12.
Android Authority's Aamir Siddiqui argues that for the price of Apple's base 256GB iPhone 18 Pro Max, buyers have strong Android alternatives. His picks include the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A reader poll accompanying the piece shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the most popular alternative at 42% of votes.
In an Android Authority reader poll of nearly 2,300 votes, 61.5% chose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as the preferred alternative to Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, beating out the Google Pixel 11 Pro, Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), and other Android flagships by a wide margin. The Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about $100 more than the iPhone 18 Pro but includes features like a Privacy Display, an additional camera, and Samsung's Galaxy AI tools.
Motorola and Google are investigating a bug that prevents Android Auto from placing outgoing calls when clamshell foldables like the Razr or Galaxy Z Flip are closed. Incoming calls still work fine, and the issue only affects calls initiated while the phone is folded shut. Users say the problem began after Gemini replaced Google Assistant, with reports spanning several months into September.