CNET Says Motorola's $1,100 Razr Plus 2026 Falls Short With Few New Upgrades
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Updated · CNET · May 21
CNET Says Motorola's $1,100 Razr Plus 2026 Falls Short With Few New Upgrades
2 articles · Updated · CNET · May 21
$1,100 buys only modest gains over Motorola's $800 Razr, with the reviewer saying the 2026 Razr Plus lacks enough new features to justify its $300 premium.
The main upgrades—a 4-inch cover screen, 45-watt charging and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip—were already on the 2024 and 2025 Plus models, while the cheaper Razr actually carries a larger 4,800-mAh battery.
Battery life and performance were solid rather than standout: the phone ended CNET's 3-hour YouTube test at 82%, matched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and trailed similarly priced non-folding phones in benchmarks.
Cameras were generally good, especially the 50-megapixel main shooter and 32-megapixel selfie camera, but low-light results and overall processing still lagged other $1,100 phones.
The reviewer said the device makes most sense for owners of a 2023 Razr or base model seeking a step up, while first-time foldable buyers would likely get 90% of the experience from the cheaper Razr.
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