Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone

blackwasp · 18th November 2019, 08:39

Motorola and Verizon has announced a new Razr phone. It will retail at US$1500 and gets a 6.2-inch foldable main display.

Th Razr gets an ultra wide 6.2-inch screen (2142 x 876) as well as a 2.7-inch secondary screen (600 x 800) which can be used when the device is folded. The external display lets you respond to notifications, take selfies, play your music and use Google Assistant amongst others without having to flip open the phone.

It also gets a 16-megapixel main camera, while the battery is claimed to be 2,510 mAh. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and gets 6GB of memory along with 128GB of storage. The Razr runs on Android Pie 9.

In terms of connectivity, the phone gets a USB C port without a 3.5mm audio jack. It is compatible with 4G LTE networks but won't be useable with the upcoming 5G norms.

Preorders for Verizon customers begin at December 26, 2019 while actual deliveries are expected to commence by January 9, 2020.

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Shreyans_Jain · 18th November 2019, 09:25

Now why would anyone put Snapdragon 710 in a flagship phone is beyond me.

vishy76 · 18th November 2019, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

Now why would anyone put Snapdragon 710 in a flagship phone is beyond me.

Last I heard this phone is actually launching a lot later than speculated. That's the reason why the specs aren't quite impressive as they sound now. The processor was already quite average to start of with.

Lets see how they price it in India though. Manufacturers have literally had a free hand in pricing for the niche market and I hope they price it sensibly. Not expecting it to be an ultimate VFM proposition, no niche phone is.

2000rpm · 18th November 2019, 10:50

This will be about 1600 USD. So no way this will be VFM in India. Expect a 1 lakh plus price tag atleast!

Enigmatic · 18th November 2019, 12:08

I have not been this excited about a new phone release in recent times.

Also, Motorola will be cashing in on the nostalgic factor attached to the Razr a lot more than selling it on the basis of specs etc.

Those interested can pre-register on Motorola India's website.

Best,
Enigmatic

IshaanIan · 18th November 2019, 16:37

I must admit I was awaiting this release all year long. I knew it was coming and was following every news article on the upcoming Razr from rumours, to renders to patent applications; I was very excited about this phone. Unfortunately having seen photos and videos of it in use, I must say that I am absolutely dismayed by how bulky it is. It simply does not deserve the Razr moniker because it is too fat to be called a Razr IMO

This does seem like a trend these days though flagship phones back in 2017 were between 7 and 8 mm thick now they are between 9 and 11 mm thick and weigh a good 30 grams more atleast. I don't like this trend to be honest.

Durango Dude · 18th November 2019, 16:41

Get an iPhone 11 Pro Max 512 gigs for $1449 and save up on $ 51.

Absolutely not worth it. Similar with the Samsung fold, dunno who would buy this or that!!

starter · 18th November 2019, 21:07

I somehow dig those yesteryear flip phones.
Are there no cheaper flip phone options - just for kicks of having a flip phone?

landcruiser123 · 19th November 2019, 03:51

Most disappointed with (battery) specs. A product with a $1500 price-tag better have the best specs to satisfy the customers. This phone is the best example of Form over Function. I'm more concerned about the large screen on the Razr holding up compared to the Galaxy Fold. Reason: The small screen can't be used for anything else other than glancing at the notifications.

That being said, I'd rather have this type of compact phone over the Galaxy fold which opens up to be a tablet. I'm a big fan of small phones.

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Originally Posted by Durango Dude

Absolutely not worth it. Similar with the Samsung fold, dunno who would buy this or that!!

Like any technology, we've to wait for it to mature. In the 90's, phones weren't affordable by most people. Almost everybody has a smartphone in 2019. I'm sure we'll see foldables which cost $500 in 3-5 years. Not cheap, but far more affordable.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th November 2019, 08:26

Not very thrilled with the new Razr, but got to admit that this is the best implementation (yet) of a foldable touchscreen phone.

Galaxy Fold looks like a science project in comparison.

whencut86 · 19th November 2019, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

Now why would anyone put Snapdragon 710 in a flagship phone is beyond me.

Not a flagship, this is a trial model at best to see market response. The can't put a flagship grade SD855 or 865 on the RAZR and make it look like the current one. SD710 fits well and was best suited for this as per Lenovo. Same case for batteries since huge batteries will occupy space and won't fit well on the flip phone. The current battery is already split into two and is on either sides of the phone.

WorkingGuru · 19th November 2019, 10:34

Nostalgic value can give a start, but theres no excuse to push a extremely premium product without a Top of line processor when phones costing half that much offer the advanced processor. Infact the SnapDragon 855 would've optimised battery usage & helped the split battery perform better.

IMO It needed to be exponentially better to command the demanded price.

18th November 2019, 08:39	#1
blackwasp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 3,040 Thanked: 27,197 Times View My Garage	Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone Motorola and Verizon has announced a new Razr phone. It will retail at US$1500 and gets a 6.2-inch foldable main display. Th Razr gets an ultra wide 6.2-inch screen (2142 x 876) as well as a 2.7-inch secondary screen (600 x 800) which can be used when the device is folded. The external display lets you respond to notifications, take selfies, play your music and use Google Assistant amongst others without having to flip open the phone. It also gets a 16-megapixel main camera, while the battery is claimed to be 2,510 mAh. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and gets 6GB of memory along with 128GB of storage. The Razr runs on Android Pie 9. In terms of connectivity, the phone gets a USB C port without a 3.5mm audio jack. It is compatible with 4G LTE networks but won't be useable with the upcoming 5G norms. Preorders for Verizon customers begin at December 26, 2019 while actual deliveries are expected to commence by January 9, 2020. Last edited by blackwasp : 18th November 2019 at 08:40.
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Shreyans_Jain Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: HR51/HR29/HR26 Posts: 2,988 Thanked: 23,996 Times	re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone Now why would anyone put Snapdragon 710 in a flagship phone is beyond me.
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2000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 6,460 Times	re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone This will be about 1600 USD. So no way this will be VFM in India. Expect a 1 lakh plus price tag atleast!
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Enigmatic BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mumbai/Doon Posts: 495 Thanked: 783 Times View My Garage	re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone I have not been this excited about a new phone release in recent times. Also, Motorola will be cashing in on the nostalgic factor attached to the Razr a lot more than selling it on the basis of specs etc. Those interested can pre-register on Motorola India's website. Best, Enigmatic
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IshaanIan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hyd Posts: 3,756 Thanked: 7,815 Times View My Garage	Re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone I must admit I was awaiting this release all year long. I knew it was coming and was following every news article on the upcoming Razr from rumours, to renders to patent applications; I was very excited about this phone. Unfortunately having seen photos and videos of it in use, I must say that I am absolutely dismayed by how bulky it is. It simply does not deserve the Razr moniker because it is too fat to be called a Razr IMO This does seem like a trend these days though flagship phones back in 2017 were between 7 and 8 mm thick now they are between 9 and 11 mm thick and weigh a good 30 grams more atleast. I don't like this trend to be honest. Last edited by IshaanIan : 18th November 2019 at 16:38.
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Durango Dude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,967 Thanked: 5,210 Times View My Garage	Re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone Get an iPhone 11 Pro Max 512 gigs for $1449 and save up on $ 51. Absolutely not worth it. Similar with the Samsung fold, dunno who would buy this or that!! Last edited by Durango Dude : 18th November 2019 at 16:42.
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starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: My city Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 930 Times	Re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone I somehow dig those yesteryear flip phones. Are there no cheaper flip phone options - just for kicks of having a flip phone?
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CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 18,040 Thanked: 79,095 Times View My Garage	Re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone Not very thrilled with the new Razr, but got to admit that this is the best implementation (yet) of a foldable touchscreen phone. Galaxy Fold looks like a science project in comparison.
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WorkingGuru BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 531 Thanked: 2,227 Times	Re: Motorola's Razr flip phone is back as a $1,500 folding-screen smartphone Nostalgic value can give a start, but theres no excuse to push a extremely premium product without a Top of line processor when phones costing half that much offer the advanced processor. Infact the SnapDragon 855 would've optimised battery usage & helped the split battery perform better. IMO It needed to be exponentially better to command the demanded price.
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