Tag: Moto RAZR

New Motorola Razr Breaks Cover In China Without The Chin

Motorola didn’t launch a new Razr in 2021, with reports and leaked details strongly suggesting a new model to be launching this year. Yesterday, the upcoming Motorola Razr (codename Maven) was officially showcased in China. Though it was more of a sneak peek than a full reveal, the pictures give us a glimpse at the foldable’s design.

Chen Jin, Lenovo Mobile Chia GM showcased the next Motorola Razr at a press event. The handful of pictures taken shows the device in both folded and unfolded form. As seen in the images, the new Razr ditches the “chin” design of the earlier models that emulated the original 2000s Razr.

Pictures of the new Razr, when closed, give us a look at the new dual-cameras at the bottom right corner. The new Razr design actually looks quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

A teaser video posted on Weibo further shows off the new Motorola Razr. The new hinge looks inspired by Samsung’s design, as well as the new larger outer display, the main USP of the Galaxy Z Flip.

Previous leaks have already confirmed that the new Motorola Razr will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The latest spec leaks suggest that the new Razr will feature a 6.7-inch P-OLED folding screen, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a redesigned hinge. The outer display is expected to be bigger than before at 3-inches. Camera duties will be handled by a 50-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide.

July 13, 2022
Motorola Razr Smartphone With Foldable Display To Launch In December
Earlier this year, we had covered multiple reports regarding Motorola’s Razr foldable smartphone. The device is the successor to the original Razr flip phones and will seek to revive the iconic series. The thing that sets it apart from its past generation is the foldable display in the form factor of a flip phone. It was confirmed by the company that the device was under development and we now have reports claiming it will launch in December alongside alleged pricing.

Motorola Razr

Motorola Razr is a refresh to the legendary lineup of sleek and compact flip phones that were extremely popular almost a decade ago. However, the 2019 Razr brings in a lot more than just better hardware and OS. The key feature is most definitely its folding screen that allows the device to have a very small physical footprint. In other words, it is compact and is minute compared to the large smartphone like the Galaxy Note 10. The handset also houses a small secondary display which was also seen in the previous iterations. Notably, the images are seen so far only showcase a single camera being present on the device.

Expected Specs
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC
- RAM: 4/6GB
- Storage: 64/128GB
- Battery: 2,730mAh
- Display: 6.2 inch (2142 x 876px)
- Secondary Display: 800 x 600px
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Price & Availability

Motorola Razr 2019 is expected to arrive in Europe in December and will carry a hefty price tag of EUR 1,500 and USD 1,500 in the US. In Indian Rupee, it translates to the device being priced anywhere between INR 1,07,000 to INR 1,19,000. However, an Indian release has yet to be revealed. Furthermore, it is expected to be a mid-range smartphone with weaker specs in comparison to Galaxy Fold or Huawei Mate X but may still be more affordable than its competitors.
August 21, 2019
Foldable Moto Razr 2019 Leaked Images Show Packaging

The Moto Razr has been one of the most iconic mobile phones of the connected era. The touch screen smartphone paved the way for a candy bar only design, leaving other form factors far behind.

2019 is an interesting year as it has shown off a newer possibility for a display design, the foldable display smartphone. This new foldable display technology was first publicly launched by Samsung, followed swiftly by Huawei and many others.

This makes it the idea time for Motorola to show off their Foldable Moto Razr concept. The device will be based on a foldable plastic OLED panel that will allow the brand to retain the clamshell design of the original phone.

The device will also be packed with the Snapdragon 855 chipset along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The new leaked image also shows off the packaging of the phone and the display notch on the top of the screen. You can also partially see the hinge mechanism.

The image is not very high resolution and could possibly be a good quality render. However if Motorola is indeed working on a foldable Razr phone, this is pretty close to what it should look like.

The patent filings of the device are very close to the image now leaked. But it is still unclear if Motorola will proceed with launch after the recent issues with the Galaxy Fold.

Motorola will ideally add another screen on the front of the clamshell fold, which may be used for notifications or front facing selfies. However, the first generation Moto Razr may only have the one Foldable display, reserving the secondary display for the redesign in 2020.

April 28, 2019
Motorola Razr Foldable Phone Launch Imminent Suggests Bluetooth SIG Listing
Motorola is soon expected to launch the modern avatar of its flip phone, the Moto Razr from the year 2004. There have been rumblings about a contemporary foldable Moto Razr for quite some time – some of it directly from the company. The upcoming smartphone was previously speculated to launch in the month of February, which apparently did not happen. However, a fresh listing of the Moto Razr on the Bluetooth SIG website suggests that its launch is imminent.

Bluetooth SIG And Its Significance

Bluetooth SIG, short for Bluetooth Special Interest Group is the standards organisation that supervises the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies to manufacturers. It is mandatory for smartphone OEMs to get its devices certified with the organisation before they are launched. Consequently, the fresh listing of the Moto Razr suggests that its launch is imminent. In accordance with past claims, the listing also reveals, the upcoming smartphone will initially be offered via the Verizon telecom provider from the US.

Motorola Razr Features and Price

Although the Bluetooth SIG does not reveal any specifications of the Moto Razr, they were leaked in the past. The upcoming smartphone will reportedly feature a 6.2 inch OLED inner display that has a pixel density of 2142 x 876 px. It will also have a smaller cover display that has a pixel density of 800 x 600 px. The smartphone will be kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

The upcoming foldable Moto Razr will reportedly be powered by a 2730 mAh battery which will support fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, it will be available in two storage options which are as follows:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
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The official price of the handset will only be publicised at the time of its official launch. However, past reports claim that it will be priced at US$ 1200 (Rs. 83,544). Making it significantly more affordable in comparison to other foldable smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X.
April 15, 2019
Specifications Of The Motorola Razr Foldable Smartphone Leak Online
Motorola is expected to revive the much appreciated Moto Razr flip phone which was first introduced in the year 2006. The device will arrive as a foldable smartphone from the company and will be a premium offering. While the company itself confirmed the existence of the device a few weeks ago, there were no details shared. Fresh reports have surfaced online that exhibit the specifications of the upcoming device.

Motorola Razr Specifications

The Razr foldable smartphone from Motorola will be its first foldable device in the market. Previous leaks and reports suggested that the device is codenamed ‘Voyager’ and will release soon. They also revealed how it may look like. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X which fold horizontally, the Moto Razr will have a vertically folding display which will measure 6.2 inches when in its unfolded state and will utilize an OLED panel. The display panel will have a resolution of 2142 x 876 px and an unusually tall aspect ratio. The secondary display present on the outside will have a resolution of 800 x 600 px but unfortunately, its size is unknown as of now. For swiftly and securely unlocking the handset, it will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Reports claim that the cover display on the upcoming Motorola Razr will be limited to certain applications. It is likely to be used for operating the following features on the device:
- Accessing camera controls.
- Using its a trackpad for applications that can be browsed vertically.
- Accessing Quick Settings tiles.
- Launching Google Assistant
- Displaying the clock widget and unread notifications
- Controlling media including music
Under the hood, the Motorola Razr is reported to run on the 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. While the details on the smartphone’s optics are not known yet, the leaked image suggests it will have a single camera which will be located on the top half. Accordingly, the camera sensor can also be used to click selfies. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will be available in the following variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Motorola Razr will be powered by a 2,730mAh battery with support for fast charging. The smartphone will be available in three colours, namely White, Black and Gold. It will run on the latest Android 9 Pie operating system which will be optimised for the vertically folding display of the smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

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Motorola is expected to announce the Razr in the first half of this year. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t released any information on pricing yet, but early estimates suggest that it will be priced at US$ 1200 (Rs. 83,544).
March 13, 2019
Fresh 2019 Moto RAZR Patents Reveal Its Foldable Display Design

Motorola, now owned by Lenovo launched the Moto RAZR flip phone over a decade ago. During its four-year run, the device was extremely popular and raked in a lot of sales for the company. A patent filed to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) indicates that Lenovo might soon launch a modern Moto RAZR smartphone with a foldable display.

How It All Started

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Motorola first launched the Moto RAZR V3 clamshell style phone in July 2004. Due to a striking design and slim profile, the phone was initially marketed as a fashion statement. Later Motorola dropped the price of the handset and its popularity spread like a wildfire. Motorola claims to have sold over 130 million units of the clamshell style, Moto RAZR.

Leaked Patent & Expectations From the Upcoming Moto RAZR

The leaked patent exhibits a clamshell style device that unfolds into a tall and narrow smartphone. Unlike the Galaxy F or Huawei’s leaked foldable phone, Motorola seems to have a completely different approach towards a foldable device. The leaked patent exhibits that Motorola is not trying to pack a large tablet size screen on a smartphone, in fact, the company wants to further shrink the smartphone and make it more portable.

The Moro RAZR in the leaked patent draws a lot of inspiration from its ancestor. Like the original device, it also has a smaller sized screen on the outside while the main screen is concealed by the clamshell style flip. Ever since the initial days of the smartphone, companies have mostly tried to bump up the screen size on them which in turn has resulted in a larger footprint. Although modern smartphones have negligible bezels that help in reducing their footprint, a rigid smartphone cannot accommodate a large screen in a compact form factor.

Therefore, the upcoming Moto RAZR with a foldable display would surely be an interesting device. Motorola is also expected to develop a UI that would allow for easy operability of a smartphone with this type of form factor. Even though there is no information available about the number of batteries on the upcoming foldable Moto RAZR. The company can kit it with dual batteries to maintain a thin profile like the Galaxy F which is reported to have dual batteries.

Launch Date & Price

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Motorola has not yet announced the launch date or price of the Moto RAZR smartphone with a foldable display. However, a report published by WSJ (Wall Stree Journal) claims that it will launch in the month of February and is expected to carry a price tag of US $ 1,500.

January 22, 2019
The Iconic Moto RAZR Might Come Back As A Foldable Smartphone

Back in 2004, way before the rise of Android and iOS, the Moto RAZR was one of the most sought-after phones. The flip phone looked premium and at the time of the launch, was wanted by almost everyone. Nokia, at that time, was the most successful phone maker and the Moto RAZR was a worthy competitor. It sold over 130 million units during its run.

Since then, Motorola has gone on to be owned by Google, and then Lenovo. It now makes Android smartphones that are nothing like the Moto RAZR. However, there is still hope. There is a possibility of the Moto RAZR making a comeback in the smartphone industry. However, don’t take our word. This is according to a comment made by the CEO of Lenovo:

With the new technology, particularly foldable screens, I think you will see more and more innovation on our smartphone design. So hopefully what you just described (referring to the Moto RAZR brand) will be developed or realized very soon.

When asked to confirm if he was specifically referring to the RAZR, he replied, “I think I have already answered the question”. It is fair to say that the company has plans for reimagining a classic with the modern-day technology. However, don’t hold your breath to it as this smartphone could be a few years away.

Nokia 8810 4G At MWC 2018

However, what will be interesting to see is the implementation of the modern-day smartphone. Much like what Nokia has done, we could see a revamped Moto RAZR with updated features, camera, and a build reminiscent of the old Moto RAZR. On the other hand, it could be a complete revamp of the old phone. Lenovo could launch a foldable smartphone running Android which folds to look like the Moto RAZR. Opportunities, as they say, are endless here.

Conclusion

HMD Global, in particular, has been instrumental in reviving a few Nokia classics. Right from the Nokia 3310 4G model to the recently launched Nokia 8810 4G, some classics have been revamped to suit the current market. Since the Moto RAZR was such an iconic phone and has been a part of the pop culture in that era, it could be a great move for Lenovo-Moto.

February 28, 2018