Motorola Razr Fold officially revealed with €2,000 price tag, launches April 13

Motorola has officially unveiled its first book-style foldable smartphone, the Razr Fold, ending months of speculation about the company's entry into the larger foldable market. The device will launch in Europe on April 13 with a hefty €2,000 price tag, positioning it as a premium competitor to Samsung's Z Fold series and other high-end foldables.

The Razr Fold represents a significant shift for Motorola, which has built its foldable reputation on flip-style devices since the original Razr launched in 2019. This new form factor opens up different use cases, from enhanced multitasking to stylus support, though it comes with some compromises in design and durability.

Design and Display: Size Matters

The Razr Fold's dimensions reveal a device that prioritizes functionality over slimness. When unfolded, the phone measures just 4.55mm thick, but this expands to 9.89mm when folded – notably thicker than many competing foldables. The device weighs 243g, putting it on the heavier side of the current foldable market.

Motorola has equipped the Razr Fold with two high-quality displays. The cover display is a 6.6-inch panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio (2,520 x 1,080px), featuring Pantone Validated Color technology with 10-bit color depth and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. This display supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, peaks at 6,000 nits brightness, and runs at 165Hz refresh rate. For protection, Motorola uses Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which the company notes is distinct from standard Gorilla Glass 3.

The main inner display measures 8.09 inches with a square-ish 8:7.2 aspect ratio (2,484 x 2,232px). This LTPO panel offers variable refresh rates from 1-120Hz and can reach an impressive 6,200 nits peak brightness. Like the cover display, it features Pantone validation, Dolby Vision support, 10-bit colors, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

The Moto Pen Ultra: A Key Differentiator

One of the Razr Fold's standout features is its bundled Moto Pen Ultra stylus, which works on both the outer and inner displays – a capability that sets it apart from Samsung's foldables, where the S Pen typically only works on the main display.

The stylus includes pressure sensitivity and tilt detection, with the phone offering palm rejection during use. It can pull up a Quick Access Toolbar, perform Quick Clips, use Circle to Search, and supports the AI-powered Sketch to Image feature. This dual-display stylus support could appeal to users who want flexibility between quick notes on the cover display and more detailed work on the main screen.

Performance and Battery: Solid but Not Cutting-Edge

Powering the Razr Fold is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a non-Elite version of Qualcomm's flagship chipset. This choice is somewhat surprising given the €2,000 price point and the fact that last year's Razr 60 Ultra used the Elite variant. The chipset is paired with LPDDR5X RAM in either 12GB or 16GB configurations, and storage options include 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.

The device runs Android 16 out of the box with Motorola's familiar modifications, now enhanced with split-screen multitasking features specifically designed for the large inner display. The USB-C port supports 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort 1.2 for video output, and Motorola includes its desktop environment functionality.

Battery life appears to be a strong point, with a 6,000mAh battery supporting 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Some regions will include a 90W TurboPower adapter in the box, and 5W reverse wireless charging is available for charging accessories.

Camera System: Versatile but Familiar

The Razr Fold features a triple 50MP camera system on the back. The main module uses a Sony Lytia 828 sensor with 1.22µm pixels and an OIS-enabled f/1.6 lens. The ultra-wide camera offers a 122° field of view with an f/2.0 lens, autofocus, and macro mode capabilities. The periscope telephoto module uses a Lytia 600 sensor with 0.8µm pixels and a 3x/71mm lens with OIS.

Video recording capabilities include 8K at 30fps and 4K at 60fps, with Dolby Vision video support. A 3-in-1 multi-spectral light sensor on the back helps with various camera functions.

For selfies, the device includes a 32MP camera on the cover display (0.64µm pixels, f/2.4) and a 20MP camera on the inner display (0.61µm pixels, f/2.4).

Audio and Durability

Audio features include stereo speakers tuned by Bose with Dolby Atmos support, plus three microphones for noise cancellation during calls and recordings.

Durability is handled by an IP49 rating, which provides protection against dust and water but falls short of the more robust IP68 ratings found on some competing devices. This is particularly notable given that some newer foldables now offer IP6X dust resistance.

Pricing and Availability

The €2,000 price tag positions the Razr Fold directly against Samsung's Z Fold series and other premium foldables. In Europe, pre-orders begin April 13, with the phone bundled with the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. Regional availability varies, with the device launching first in Europe, then expanding to North America "in the coming months" and other regions soon after.

Color options are limited to Pantone Lily White and Pantone Blackened Blue, maintaining a premium aesthetic that matches the device's positioning.

Market Context and Competition

The Razr Fold enters a competitive foldable market where Samsung dominates with its Z Fold series, and other players like Honor, Google, and OnePlus continue to refine their offerings. At €2,000, Motorola faces the challenge of convincing consumers to choose its first book-style foldable over established alternatives.

Some observers have noted that the device's dimensions and IP rating suggest Motorola may have prioritized cost savings over cutting-edge durability features. The choice of the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, while still powerful, also raises questions about whether the €2,000 price fully justifies the specifications.

However, the bundled Moto Pen Ultra with dual-display support could be a compelling differentiator for users who value stylus functionality. The device's software optimizations for the foldable form factor, including enhanced multitasking features, also demonstrate Motorola's commitment to the foldable ecosystem.

As pre-orders open in Europe, the Razr Fold will need to prove that its unique features and Motorola's brand heritage in the foldable space can compete with the marketing muscle and established reputations of rivals like Samsung.