The $799.99 Motorola Razr for 2026 gives you one of the cheapest tickets to the folding phone playground, and is much more attainable than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 ($1,099.99) or Motorola’s own Razr Ultra ($1,499). In addition to capable cameras and quick 5G, it has the longest battery life of any phone in the category and comes in fun colors. Taken together, these outweigh some of the phone's shortcomings, which include somewhat limited gaming performance. Where the Razr Ultra is best reserved for power users, the basic Razr is a fine device that nails the simple experience flip phone lovers on a budget seek, which makes it our Editors' Choice.

Design: A Splash of Seafoam

My Razr sports the Pantone Sporting Green colorway, which is too visually loud for my tastes. Although I prefer a more conservative aesthetic, I can still appreciate a conversation-starting device. I couldn't go anywhere without someone inquiring about this seafoam-green flip phone.

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The teal backside consists of a “leather-inspired finish,” as Motorola calls it. Personally, it feels more like a flat, rubbery pad; it certainly doesn’t beat the addictive, tactile Alcantara finish on the Razr Ultra. If Sporting Green isn’t your thing, you can choose from three other colors: Pantone Bright White, Pantone Hematite (iron gray), and Pantone Violet Ice (frosty pastel purple).

Google takes a similar approach to color with the Pixel 10, offering a mix of loud and quiet hues. Two out of the four colors on the Pixel 10 are bright and fun: Indigo (periwinkle blue) and Lemongrass (chartreuse). However, you can take it down a notch with the more subtle Frost (powder blue) and Obsidian (black). If you’re considering an upgrade to the Razr+, keep in mind that it's available only in one color: a forest-green finish called Mountain View.

Dimensions and Weight

The Razr’s dimensions match the 2025 model exactly: 6.74 by 2.91 by 0.28 inches (HWD) when opened and 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.63 inches when closed. Both tip the scales at the same weight, too: 6.63 ounces. The Razr+ matches the width of its entry-level sibling, but it’s slightly taller and sleeker, measuring 6.75 by 2.91 by 0.28 inches when opened. It also closes just a bit flatter, measuring 3.47 by 2.91 by 0.60 inches. The Razr+, however, is imperceptibly heavier at 6.67 ounces.

The Pixel 10 is much shorter and narrower compared with the aforementioned foldables’ opened states, at 6.02 by 2.83 by 0.34 inches. However, since it doesn't fold, it takes up much more space in your pocket than a closed Razr. It’s also heavier at 7.20 ounces.

If featherweightness and foldability are a must for you, keep the entry-level Razr on your short list. If you prefer a shorter, narrower device, the Pixel 10 should be in your crosshairs, though you’ll be depriving yourself of the Razr’s joie de vivre.

Durability

Matching the 2025 model and Razr+, this year's Razr has a "titaninum-reinforced" hinge and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the cover display, which is engineered to survive accidental bumps and scratches—but don’t take that as an open invitation to treat your phone like a hockey puck.

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If you want the best glass protection you can get on a foldable, you’ll have to shell out top dollar for the Razr Ultra, which comes with the new asphalt-defying Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. The Pixel 10 has Gorilla Glass Victus 2, giving it an edge over the Razr and Razr+.

The entry-level Razr and its higher-tier siblings share the same IP48 dust- and water-resistance rating, meaning they can withstand about 5 feet of water submersion for 30 minutes. It’s also protected against dust and dirt particles larger than 1mm, so you won’t have to deal with small pebbles compromising the hinge, though it’s still susceptible to smaller particles, such as dust and sand.

The Pixel 10 steps up to an IP68 rating. It is totally sealed from tiny particles and can withstand about 5 feet of water for 30 minutes. 

Buttons and Ports

On the right, the power and volume buttons deliver a satisfyingly crisp, clicky actuation. The power button doubles as a fingerprint reader—and I found the setup process to be a breeze. If you prefer hands-free biometrics, the Razr also offers face unlock. This setup experience was even quicker, registering my face in just seconds.

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On the left, there’s a SIM card slot. On the bottom edge, you’ll find a USB-C port and speaker grille. 

Display: Sunlight Is the Enemy

The Razr shares the same 6.9-inch, 2,640-by-1,080-pixel Extreme AMOLED display as its predecessor and the Razr+.

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One difference to note, however, is that the Razr supports a refresh rate of 120Hz, which isn’t quite as zippy as the 165Hz panels on the Razr+ and Razr Ultra. While the Razr and Razr+ share a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, the Ultra takes it up a notch with a whopping 5,000 nits.

Placing the Razr next to the Razr+, it’s easy to tell—just by looking at the displays—which one is which. The entry-level Razr struggles to match the visual beauty of its pricier sibling. Although the Razr and Razr+ share the same brightness ceiling on paper, the latter is noticeably brighter and more vibrant, with punchier, more accurate whites.

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The cheapest Razr is comparatively dimmer and more muted. Its display is more than capable for browsing, social media, and video streaming. If high outdoor visibility is important to you, and you’re often browsing under direct sunlight, the Razr+ fares better.

During testing, I didn’t notice any obvious visual difference in refresh rate performance between the Razr and Razr+. Of note, the Razr+’s 165Hz support only kicks in when Gametime, Motorola’s native game launcher and dashboard, is running. If you’re not a mobile gamer, the Razr+’s 165Hz refresh-rate perk is a phantom upgrade over the entry-level Razr.

The Pixel 10 matches the Razr’s 3,000-nit, 120Hz display but packs its pixels into a smaller 6.3-inch, 2,424-by-1,080-pixel screen. If you prefer a more compact main display, Google’s entry-level phone should be on your shortlist.

External Display

The Razr’s 3.6-inch cover screen is just a bit smaller compared with the 4.0-inch Razr+. Would I prefer the larger, 4.0-inch cover screen? Yes. Would I spend an extra $300 of my hard-earned money on it? Absolutely not. The barely noticeable 10% difference isn’t remotely worth the upgrade (by itself). 

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When I held the Razr and Razr+ next to each other in their folded states, the entry-level model’s cover display is visibly dimmer than its mid-tier sibling's. The Razr maxes out at a peak brightness of 1,700 nits while the Razr+ can climb to 2,400 nits—and it shows. If you sit next to a large, bright window in an office, or you love spending your days at the beach, the Razr+ gives you an extra dose of visibility. The Razr still holds its own just fine for day-to-day tasks, from checking emails to sending quick texts, given the price gap. 

The outer display is a fluid experience, from tapping the lower-right corner of the screen to access notifications to swiping to open panels like my calendar, local weather, games, and apps. I wouldn’t have guessed that a tiny cover display would be my go-to for mobile gaming, but there’s something satisfying about avoiding the finger gymnastics required for more sprawling displays. 

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You can play more graphics-intensive games on the cover display, but I preferred sinking my teeth into Motorola's preinstalled, lightweight offerings that were purpose-built for the external screen, including Tiger Run (think Temple Run, but with a tiger) and the monster truck-inspired Truck Trials. The only downside is that, once in a while, the dual cameras get in the way of gameplay.

Performance: Passable Power

The Razr, priced at $799.99, comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The $999.99 Razr+ upgrades you to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. If you want to max out your specs, grab the Ultra, which comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for a hefty $1,499.99.

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The $799 Pixel 10 comes with 12GB of RAM and two storage flavors: 128GB and 256GB. Compared with the entry-level Razr, Google’s device serves up more RAM for your buck.

The Razr is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, an upgrade from last year's 7400x, while the Razr+ is outfitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. If you want Motorola’s apex performer, grab the Razr Ultra, which has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The Pixel 10 runs on Google’s own Tensor G5 chip. Which phone delivers the zippiest performance? Let's take a look at the cold, hard numbers.

Geekbench 6

I ran Geekbench 6 to test CPU performance, and it hit single-core and multi-core scores of 1,042 and 3,312, respectively. The Razr+ notched more impressive scores of 1,763 and 4,263. For what it’s worth, the Ultra reached 2,913 and 8,717—nearly triple the performance of the entry-level Razr.

The Pixel 10 beat the entry-level Razr and the mid-tier Razr+ with scores of 2,350 and 6,401. 

3DMark Wild Life Extreme

In 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, which tests the GPU, the Razr delivered an overall score of 1,067 and an average frame rate of 6.40fps. On the same test, the Razr+ delivered a gargantuan score of 8,803 at 52.11fps. It’s worth noting the Razr Ultra is so beastly, 3DMark refused to run Wild Life Extreme because its chip is “too powerful.”

I ran the graphics-intensive Genshin Impact to see if the Razr’s measly benchmark scores translated into a good gaming experience on the foldable. For context, I pushed the game as far as the Razr would allow: Custom graphics quality at 60fps. The protagonist, enemies, and surroundings understandably take a slight visual hit, but the gameplay remained consistently smooth, even if the phone grew a bit warm during action-heavy combat scenes.

Battery Life: Outstanding Endurance

I kicked off the PCMag battery test, in which we stream a 1080p video over Wi-Fi at full-blast brightness, and the results caught me off guard. The Razr survived for 19 hours and 10 minutes, but the Razr+ couldn't keep up: it shut down after just 16 hours and 45 minutes. 

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However, when you look at the specs, it makes sense. The entry model has a larger 4,800mAh cell, a 300mAh step up in capacity from last year's model, while the Razr+ has a 4,500mAh battery. The Razr has more breathing room to squeeze in more capacity, thanks, in part, to a less-demanding MediaTek chip. It also doesn’t help that the larger, 4-inch cover display on the Razr+ eats up even more room.

I don’t know about you, but I’d personally take three extra hours of battery life versus a bigger external screen and a hyper-potent chipset. It ultimately boils down to what you value more: peak performance and a glitzy display or raw endurance. If energy efficiency is at the top of your list, don’t bother with the Pixel 10; it lasted an embarrassing 12 hours and 40 minutes.

Although the Razr delivers better battery life, its charging support lags behind the Razr+. The entry-level model supports 30W wired charging, matching the Pixel 10, which trails behind the Razr+’s 45W wired charging. When it comes to wireless charging, the Razr, Razr+, and Pixel 10 all support a maximum of 15W. However, the Pixel 10 has an edge over the Razrs thanks to its Qi2 magnetic ring (PixelSnap), which ensures perfect alignment with charging pads—something the Motorola foldables can’t match.

I charged the Razr with a 50W USB-C charger, and I was shocked by how fast it recharged. It reached 26% in 15 minutes, 45% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Connectivity: Standard 5G Hardware

For connectivity, the Razr features NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, dual eSIM/physical SIM support, and 5G (sub-6GHz and C-band). It lacks mmWave. The foldable is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E.

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On the Verizon network at a local Long Island shopping strip, the Razr reached a maximum download speed of 342Mbps and a maximum upload speed of 18.5Mbps. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reached 343Mbps down and 8.09Mbps up when tested at the same location.

When connected to my home Wi-Fi 6 router, the Razr reached peak speeds of 306Mbps down and 232Mbps up. The Galaxy S26 Ultra hit 307Mbps down and 324Mbps up from the same spot. Taking both phones to the edge of my Wi-Fi network, the Razr reached 90Mbps down and 41.5Mbps up, while the S26 Ultra reached 150Mbps down and 56.6Mbps up.

Audio: OK for Unfussy Ears

The Razr's call quality is the ultimate definition of average. It gets the job done without any hiccups, but there's nothing remarkable about it. The earpiece pushes out a healthy 74dB, while switching to the main speaker gets you even more volume, at 78.3dB.

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I fired up our test track, The Knife's "Silent Shout," on the Razr, and the speakers are middle-of-the-road for music listening. Vocals sound crisp and defined, but the mids in the track, including the synth melody and the thumping electronic beat, come across slightly compressed and flat. If you're an audiophile, you'd be better off with a good pair of wireless headphones.

Cameras: The Ultrawide Wins

You can quickly launch the Razr’s camera app by twisting your wrist twice, a familiar Motorola shortcut rather than a new feature. More than a dozen years since its debut, it's still great.

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The phone has a three-camera setup: a 50MP main, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie. While you can shoot at full resolution, the Razr defaults to quad-pixel binning, producing 12.6MP snapshots from the rear lenses and 8MP photos from the front.

I took the cameras for a spin in my quiet Long Island neighborhood to test all three shooters.

Main Camera

I shot a photo of a nearby fire station with the Razr's main camera at f/1.7.

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I can see why Motorola defaults the Razr's main camera to 12.6MP. It handles difficult lighting and harsh contrast far better than the full 50MP sensor. In testing, the standard shot produced punchier, more true-to-life color, making the red garage doors, brick trim, and blue sky look richer and more natural overall. That's because shooting at 50MP reduces light sensitivity and the camera’s ability to perform heavy computational processing. However, where the 50MP shot shines is in the fine details; the gritty, granular pavement, for example, is more distinct.

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These two shots of Mitchell's Diner look nearly indistinguishable, from the sage green awning to the bright blue sky, but upon closer inspection, the contrast on the asphalt caught my eye. The 12.6MP shot appears to deliver better dynamic range, cleanly balancing the shadow on the road.

Zoom

Don't go looking for a dedicated telephoto lens on the Razr; you won't find it. However, you can digitally zoom up to 2x via a button in the camera app, which crops the main sensor.

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I snapped a photo of a wooden footbridge at the park to test it, but I didn't like the results. The fine texture of the wood grain appears too soft.

Ultrawide

My favorite shots on the Razr came from the 50MP, f/2.0 ultrawide camera, which has a 122-degree field of view.

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I'm captivated by how well the ultrawide shot handled the harsh, direct sunlight that poured over me while shooting at a local park. I was expecting to see some lens flare and a blown-out sky, but the dynamic range here is incredible. The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park. 

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I tested macro mode on this pink flower, and it captured the granular texture of the lilac petals, making the bloom pop beautifully against the rich, jagged green leaves and dark mulch below.

Selfie

I wrapped up my photo testing with the 32MP, f/2.4 aperture front-facing lens.

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The edge detection in the portrait selfie is particularly impressive, cleanly mapping my curly hair against a soft bokeh—all while letting the vivid yellow lenses of my Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses and my red lipstick pop. Plus, it did a better job at capturing the mottled pattern of leaf shadows on my face and chest.

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The beauty of clamshell foldables like the Razr and Galaxy Flip series is that you can use the rear cameras for selfies, allowing you to use the best shooter on the phone. I loved leveraging the entry-level Razr's main sensor for self-portraits without losing the framing benefits of a viewfinder.

Video

Video capture on the Razr supports up to 4K at 30fps, delivering decent color accuracy. However, it struggles a bit with crisp definition and overall sharpness.

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Then again, you wouldn't grab a Motorola Razr for best-in-class video quality—check out the iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) for that. The main highlight of the Motorola Razr is, of course, its foldable features, including a nostalgia-inducing camcorder mode and the ability to prop it up in clamshell mode for hands-free video.

Software: Simple AI Tools That Sort of Work

The Motorola Razr ships running Android 16. All three Razrs will receive three years of software upgrades and five years of bi-monthly security updates. This falls short of Google's offering, which promises seven years of OS updates and security fixes for the Pixel 10.

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At startup, the phone prompts you to download a bundle of suggested apps, including Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner OCR, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, LinkedIn, Amazon Music, and Google Health. The upside is that it doesn’t feel overly bloated out of the box, but there’s still a bit of forced preloading. I could only opt out of LinkedIn and Amazon Music. Everything else, including Adobe Scan, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity, was marked as “included” and installed by default on the Razr. Don't worry, though; you can still uninstall them later.

AI is summarizing everything everywhere to death, and that’s no different with the Razr’s Moto AI, which you can quickly access by pressing the side button. A feature called Catch Me Up steps in as a personal assistant, providing a bulleted summary of your alerts and group chats when you feel overwhelmed. Another standout feature is Remember This, an AI tool that gives your phone a searchable memory. It indexes your screenshots and notes so you can instantly retrieve them later using natural language.

Powered by Microsoft Copilot, you can also use Moto AI’s search function for nearly anything, from recommending the best pizzeria near you to asking it to record your screen. I used it for the former and was disappointed. Instead of pointing out the best pizzeria near me, it just listed all the pizza spots within a 5-mile radius. I think I’ll stick with Google or Yelp, thank you very much.

Finally, you can't have an AI suite without image generation, and Moto AI's version of this is called Image Studio. I decided to give the sketch-to-image feature a try. I quickly doodled an image of a boy, but when I selected the "realistic" style, my heart nearly jumped out of my chest at a terrifying image of a distressed woman. The next time, I chose the "watercolor" style and got a more favorable result.

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This is a perk that's cool for a split second—and then you'll likely never use it again. Even if you do want to keep using it, you’re capped at just a handful of attempts; Moto AI quickly warns you that you’ve got limited daily credits.

At its core, the Motorola Razr is designed to be a fun, unserious phone; it's got a Seafoam Green finish for goodness' sake. If you're a curmudgeon who turns their nose up at the gaudiness of a flippy device and flashy AI tools, the Razr isn't for you. However, if you want a playful device that encourages you to experiment and find unique ways to shake up your daily routine, the Razr is the way to go.