Motorola's $1,899 Razr Fold Challenges Galaxy Z Fold 7, but Falls Short of Clear Lead
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · May 27
Motorola's $1,899 Razr Fold Challenges Galaxy Z Fold 7, but Falls Short of Clear Lead
10 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · May 27
$1,899 Razr Fold emerges from BGR's review as a strong first book-style foldable for Motorola, with the outlet calling it the best all-around foldable it has tested despite notable compromises.
8.1-inch and 6.6-inch displays, a 6,000mAh battery and triple 50MP rear cameras help it compete closely with Samsung and Google, while sustained performance and battery life stood out in testing.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance still trails Samsung's top chip, the crease is more noticeable than some rivals, and Motorola's touted 50W wireless charging is effectively capped at 15W for buyers because no compatible charger is sold.
Android 16 with Hello UI adds multitasking and desktop-style features, and Motorola now promises 7 years of OS and security updates—a major step up from its earlier 3-to-4-year support policy.
Against the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the review says Motorola offers a more balanced package overall, even if it does not dominate on raw performance, durability or software polish.
Can the Razr Fold's impressive debut truly dethrone Samsung in the competitive book-style foldable market?
Has Motorola finally solved the camera compromise that has historically plagued even the best foldable phones?
Can a seven-year update promise justify a premium price for a phone not using the latest flagship processor?