“after testing it for a week, I’m convinced more than ever that it’s the closest thing to a laptop replacement I've used.”
Motorola Razr Fold (2026)
Motorola · From $1,899
Release date May 21, 2026
Critical Gold
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
8 with a published score, 4 scored from text · How it works
Latest review Aug 7, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics call Motorola's first book-style foldable a strong debut and a serious rival to Samsung and Google. Reviewers single out its battery life, large bright displays, 3x telephoto camera and pen support. Common complaints are the weight and thickness, the large camera bump, bloated AI features, and a $1,899 price.
What critics loved
- Class-leading battery life and fast charging
- Large, bright 8.1-inch and 6.6-inch displays
- Strong cameras including a 50MP 3x telephoto
- Pen support and clean software
Common gripes
- Thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Large camera bump
- Moto AI features feel bloated or lackluster
- Performance can feel held back under load
- $1,899 price
Critic Scorecard
12 reviews“The Razr Fold is a stylish and impressively polished first book-style foldable from Motorola, getting the big things right with lovely displays, a minimal crease, dependable battery life and a genuinely strong camera setup.”
“The phone is gorgeous and speedy, with surprisingly great cameras, especially when zooming.”
“at this exact moment in time, this is the best foldable you can buy in the US.”
“Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend putting the Motorola Razr Fold on your shortlists as it's one of the best phones out there.”
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“The Motorola Razr Fold feels remarkably polished for a first-generation book-style foldable.”
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“This is, simply put, the best book-style foldable you can buy today.”
“Motorola might be a bit late when it comes to big foldables, but its first effort is a major success.”
“Despite those issues, I found the Motorola Razr Fold to be the best foldable on the whole right now, even if the hardware differences are fairly minor.”
“There is, however, something unique: the stylus.”
“The Motorola Razr phone is a great folding phone, with the battery life a clear advantage over Samsung's best, while the overall camera performance is decent.”
“The Motorola Razr Fold 2026 is a solid start for Motorola's flagship fold ambitions.”
“The Motorola Razr phone is a great folding phone, with the battery life a clear advantage over Samsung's best, while the overall camera performance is decent.”
“There is, however, something unique: the stylus.”
“Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend putting the Motorola Razr Fold on your shortlists as it's one of the best phones out there.”
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“at this exact moment in time, this is the best foldable you can buy in the US.”
“The Razr Fold is a stylish and impressively polished first book-style foldable from Motorola, getting the big things right with lovely displays, a minimal crease, dependable battery life and a genuinely strong camera setup.”
“Despite those issues, I found the Motorola Razr Fold to be the best foldable on the whole right now, even if the hardware differences are fairly minor.”
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“The Motorola Razr Fold feels remarkably polished for a first-generation book-style foldable.”
“after testing it for a week, I’m convinced more than ever that it’s the closest thing to a laptop replacement I've used.”
“The phone is gorgeous and speedy, with surprisingly great cameras, especially when zooming.”
“This is, simply put, the best book-style foldable you can buy today.”
“Motorola might be a bit late when it comes to big foldables, but its first effort is a major success.”
“The Motorola Razr Fold 2026 is a solid start for Motorola's flagship fold ambitions.”
Quick Facts
- Inner display
- 8.1-inch pOLED (2484 x 2232)
- Cover display
- 6.6-inch pOLED (2520 x 1080)
- Chip
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Memory and storage
- 16GB RAM, 512GB
- Rear cameras
- 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 3x telephoto
- Battery
- 6,000mAh; 80W wired, 50W wireless
- Weight
- 243 g
- Thickness
- About 4.6 mm open
- Water and dust resistance
- IP48 and IP49