For taking pictures, both devices feature a 32MP punch-hole selfie camera on the inside along with a 50MP main camera on the outside and a 2x telephoto camera on the Razr+ or an ultra-wide-angle lens on the standard Razr. Moto says he's also updated the Camcorder feature to automatically activate when you fold the screen and rotate the phone 90 degrees, which should make switching between photo and video a little smoother.
On the software side, Moto is jumping on the ai bandwagon with its own set of ai-powered features. The Razr is compatible with Google Gemini (including three free months of Gemini Advanced with purchase) along with the company's Moto ai tools. This includes things like Magic Canvas, which lets you generate images using text messages, and the nifty Style Sync mode, which lets you take a photo of your outfit so you can create a matching wallpaper to use on the device, which is It feels like a small but thoughtful addition for fashionistas who don't want their phone to clash with their outfit.
Later this year, Moto will add even more ai tools, including Catch Me Up, which can summarize all your notifications so you don't have to check them all individually after being away for a while. But the feature that could have the biggest impact is Remember This. With it, you can ask Moto ai to record a photo, screenshot, or audio and then repeat important details to you later on request. That said, you have to ask the Razrs to do this first, and unlike Microsoft's Copilot Recall feature, the phones only save what you tell them instead of saving and tracking everything you do.
Finally, the Razr+ is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip along with 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery, the latter of which is slightly larger than the 3,700mAh cell on a Galaxy Z Flip 5. Meanwhile, the vanilla Razr features still solid but less impressive specs, including a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. However, it comes with a slightly larger 4200 mAh power supply.
First impressions of the Moto Razr and Razr+
While I only had a short time to play with both devices, I really like what Moto has done with the Razr's design and software. The exterior feels more luxurious thanks to the vegan leather/suede backing, and the larger front screen supports a wider range of apps and makes better use of space. And while ai has become a bit of a buzzword these days, it looks like Moto is taking a more considered approach with features like Style Sync and Remember This, which are fun or useful additions that don't seem too intrusive.
However, I also have some small complaints. I wish the Razr's main cameras were placed on the left instead of the right. The reason is that if you are right-handed (which represents about 90 percent of people), the way the lens housing protrudes can sometimes get in the way of your thumb. I also think the Razr's hinge could be a little stiffer, as its screen doesn't feel as stable as rivals like the Z Flip 5. And while Motorola says the phone will receive three major Android OS updates and four years of software support, that's still well short of the seven years you get with the most recent Samsung and Google phones.
Lastly, while there is still a crease on the inner display, it’s so faint that it’s really more of a surface ripple that’s only visible at sharp angles. Motorola says the Razr’s new hinge creates more of a water-drop-shaped crease when closed, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. After seeing the devices up close, I have to say that it’s not distracting at all. But the best part is that with the base Razr starting at just $700 and the flagship model going for $1,000, we’re getting more foldable phones with solid water resistance and good builds at a reasonable price.
The Razr and Razr+ will be available for pre-order starting July 10, with official sales scheduled for July 24.
