Motorola previewed the Razr Fold, its first book-style foldable, at CES 2026. At the time, the experience left us with more questions than answers. We didn’t know key specifications for the Motorola Razr Fold and were only able to test it in a controlled environment.
At MWC 2026, Motorola officially revealed the Razr Fold’s full specs — including the processor, software support, dimensions, and battery capacity — and let us run wild with testing. I pulled out my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review unit and played around with it and the Motorola Razr Fold side-by-side, and I have to say, I’m impressed. Motorola isn’t using the highest-end components in every area, but its first big-screen folding phone feels polished, with upgrades in all the right places.
Motorola’s hardware and software finally steps up to Samsung
The Motorola Razr Fold breaks the mold and stands out in a competitive foldable market in a few ways — but not every way. It’s the first foldable to use Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 cover glass, which Motorola says results in better drop protection compared to older models. It’s also the first foldable to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, but of course, it’s worth noting that Motorola opted not to go with the higher tier “Elite” variant.
That might put the Razr Fold at an immediate disadvantage compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to rock the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite for Galaxy chip. Even the current Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset that will likely outperform the Razr Fold’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in most situations. Considering the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform, it’s definitely a perplexing choice.
Most of us never use the full power of our smartphone processors, though, so this won’t doom the Razr Fold. In fact, if Motorola can hit a lower price than the Galaxy Z Fold series, it could prove to be for the better. The more important specs for longevity are memory and storage, and I’m happy to report that the Motorola Razr Fold matches the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in this regard. The highest configuration offers 16GB memory and 1TB of storage, while the base model comes with 12GB memory and 256GB of storage.
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As for the design, Motorola’s Razr Fold falls somewhere between the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. It’s not as curvy as the Pixel, but it’s also not as squared off as the Galaxy. It feels comfortable in the hand as a result, although there’s one area where the Razr Fold lags far behind the Galaxy Z Fold 7. That would be weight — the Razr Fold weighs 243 grams, which feels gargantuan compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at 215 grams.
Motorola’s upcoming foldable is also thicker, measuring 4.6mm thick when unfolded, whereas Samsung’s latest foldable measures 4.2mm thick. You can expect both phones to feel thicker than their advertised dimensions in the hand when you account for the camera bumps and the protective raised bezels guarding the inner displays.
Personally, I didn’t find the Razr Fold to feel uncomfortably heavy in my brief hands-on time with the foldable, so maybe Motorola worked some magic with balance and weight distribution here. I also should point out that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold weighs 258 grams, so Motorola’s option would actually fall right in the middle of models available in the U.S.
Motorola’s software commitment can’t be understated here. It’s hard to recommend Motorola flagships to anyone when they get half the Android OS upgrades of competing models, or fewer. It’s up to Motorola to deliver on this promise with timely and reliable updates, but the seven-year support guarantee for the Razr Fold is a game-changer that eliminates a serious hurdle for buying the brand’s phones.
Motorola’s Razr Fold stands out with a big battery and fast charging
Motorola had the courage to include a silicon-carbon battery on the Razr Fold, and it’s perhaps the biggest advantage this foldable has over the U.S. competition. The exact capacity is 6,000mAh, which Motorola is calling the biggest on a foldable (Honor just announced the Magic V6, a foldable unavailable in the U.S. with a 6,600mAh battery). Motorola’s standout charging technology, featuring 80W wired speeds and 50W wireless speeds, is here too.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400mAh battery, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a 5,015mAh battery. In my time testing the Galaxy Z Fold 7, I’ve been consistently underwhelmed by the battery life, especially during days when I use the main screen frequently. As such, I think the Razr Fold’s battery life could be the feature that makes users think twice about buying a Galaxy or Pixel foldable. Longer battery life means you can actually use that gorgeous 8.1-inch, 2K OLED primary display more, and that’s the whole point.
Speaking of display specs, the outer 6.6-inch screen supports a 165Hz variable refresh rate, which is another way the Razr Fold bests the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The fit and finish is another notch in Motorola’s belt
To wrap up, I can’t say enough how impressed I am with the Motorola Razr Fold’s design. The PANTONE-themed materials are soft to the touch, giving the back of the Razr Fold a finish unlike any other foldable on the market. The classic square Motorola camera bump means I can actually lay the Razr Fold on a table without it becoming a wobbly mess, which I can’t say about my Galaxy Z Fold 7.
If Motorola’s history is any indication, we’ll likely see some cool colorways for the Razr Fold. Motorola just announced a Razr Fold FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, and it’s stunning. It offers a black-and-gold color scheme with FIFA branding. It’s more subtle than the bright green Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, which was cool, if a bit showy.
We’ll have to test the Motorola Razr Fold more before ruling on whether it can usurp the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which clearly the best foldable available in North America right now. That said, after going hands-on with both, I like Motorola’s chances. The Motorola Razr Fold won’t be better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in every way, but it will be different. And different is exactly what the U.S. foldable market needs.
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