Does the Motorola Razr Foldable Phone Live Up to the Hype?

Once upon a time, Motorola was the phone for anybody who wanted an affordable device. These days, it's far less prominent — but its foldable phone promises to change that.

The company has recently attempted to reinvigorate its image by looking to the past to help its future. The newest version of the Razr flagship phone is out, but it might not be as exceptional as Motorola makes it out to be. Thus far, the foldable model has mixed reviews. Keep reading to find out what's good, what could be improved, and what the future may hold for the Razr brand.

There's been a lot of discussion as of late about foldable technology — and whether or not it's a gimmick with staying power. In response, Motorola decided to take a different approach to the folding screen phenomenon.

The 2020 version of the Razr is a glorified flip phone, with the screen itself hinging in the middle. This approach was lauded by some and maligned by others. While it's cool to see the screen fold into itself, one can't help but feel like Moto could do more with this technology.

Thankfully, Motorola packed a lot of useful features into the outside screen, which is always visible. As a result, users can check the time, the weather, and notifications without having to unlock the phone itself. Once the phone is open, users can't help but be impressed by the 6.2-inch OLED screen. Is it as nice as the latest iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Galaxy Z Flip? No, but it will get the job done for most smartphone consumers.

On release, the Motorola Razr stunned consumers with its price tag. At $1,399, it was prohibitively expensive for most shoppers. Thankfully, after a year on the shelves, the price has dropped significantly. Razr now costs closer to $799. At this price, it's a little easier to recommend the Razr for most users. However, it's now competing with better, more dependable mid-range smartphones. For many, it's tough to justify purchasing the Razr over a Pixel 6 or Galaxy S21.

The cameras on the Motorola Razr also leave a lot to be desired. In a world where Apple promotes phones as movie-making devices and Google prides itself on Pixel cameras, the Razr simply cannot measure up. It can capture some great images under perfect conditions with optimal lighting, but that's not saying much. If photography is a priority, other phones are preferable.

Motorola isn't giving up on the Razr, despite the tepid reception with this latest model. Rumors of a third-generation Razr are already making the rounds on the internet. However, there's certainly a lot of room for improvement — and Motorola has proven that it's capable of making necessary changes.

The one area in which Motorola simply must make a change? The price. As much as Motorola would like to position itself alongside Apple and Samsung, the Razr will never be a premium smartphone model. Therefore, it cannot release a new handset in the same price range as the top-of-the-line iPhone or Galaxy models. Still, it will be exciting to learn about the new Razr and see if Motorola can improve upon their flagship phone once again.

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