Motorola Launches $2,799 Razr Fold and $1,999 Razr 70 Ultra to Challenge Samsung
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Updated · ChannelNews · Jul 2
Motorola Launches $2,799 Razr Fold and $1,999 Razr 70 Ultra to Challenge Samsung
3 articles · Updated · ChannelNews · Jul 2
Summary
Motorola is pushing into Australia’s premium foldable segment with the Razr Fold and Razr 70 Ultra Flip, taking direct aim at Samsung just ahead of Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 launches expected on July 22.
The challenge rests on price and hardware: the Razr Fold pairs an 8.1-inch display, 6,000mAh battery and 80W charging with seven years of support, while the Razr 70 Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery and triple 50MP cameras.
Motorola is betting those specs will offset Samsung’s software edge, as analysts say Samsung can no longer rely on incremental upgrades in a category it has long dominated.
Australian retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Telstra are expected to back the push, giving Motorola broader premium shelf space as it tries to move beyond value phones.
The launch could reshape Android foldables in Australia by pressuring Samsung on pricing, especially with memory costs rising and Samsung’s next foldables tipped to cost well above $3,000.