Motorola Revives Iconic RAZR as a $1,500 Design-First Foldable
Motorola brings back the legendary RAZR as a compact foldable smartphone that prioritizes sleek design over flagship specs. The $1,500 device shrinks a full-size screen into a pocket-friendly package instead of expanding into a tablet.
Motorola brings back the iconic RAZR as a $1,500 foldable smartphone that launches on Verizon next month. Unlike other foldables on the market, this device does not unfold into a small tablet but instead shrinks a standard smartphone down into a compact, pocket-friendly package. Motorola admits this is a "design-first" phone that focuses heavily on style and form factor rather than packing in flagship components.
The company goes through 26 different prototypes before settling on the classic RAZR clamshell shape, a decision driven by consumer research. While testing devices like the Galaxy Fold, Motorola discovers that many people do not actually want a small tablet, but rather a full-size phone that collapses into a sleek profile when not in use. This approach makes the new RAZR completely unlike any other foldable currently available.
While the nostalgic design is undeniably appealing, the emphasis on aesthetics means the device makes some significant hardware compromises. People who demand peak smartphone performance or superior battery life find themselves disappointed by the specs. However, for regular consumers who simply want a fashionable and functional foldable, Motorola's unique approach shows genuine promise despite these necessary trade-offs.