Motorola has announced its 2026 lineup of foldable smartphones, which includes three clamshell-style Razr devices and the company's first book-style foldable, the Razr Fold. Pre-orders for the lineup begin May 14, 2026, with general retail availability starting May 21, 2026. Across the series, prices have increased compared to their 2025 counterparts.
Motorola enters the book-style foldable market for the first time, while significantly upgrading its clamshell lineup.
Razr Fold (Book-Style Foldable)
Motorola's first book-style foldable phone, the Razr Fold, was previewed at CES 2026 and detailed further at MWC 2026.
Pricing and Availability
- Price: $1,899.99 (US). An international price of €1,999 was also reported.
- Moto Pen Ultra: Sold separately for $99.99.
- Pre-orders: Begin May 14, 2026, via Motorola.com and Best Buy.
- Retail availability: May 21, 2026 (US). An international launch in the coming months was also reported.
Specifications
Feature Specification Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 RAM / Storage 16GB / 512GB Main Display 8.1-inch foldable 2K (2,484 x 2,232) LTPO, 120Hz, 6,200 nits peak brightness Cover Display 6.6-inch pOLED, 165Hz, 6,000 nits peak brightness Battery 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon Charging 80W wired (TurboPower), 50W wireless Operating System Android 16 Durability IP48 / IP49 Stylus Support Moto Pen Ultra Weight 243 grams Colors Blackened Blue, Lily WhiteCamera System
- Main: 50MP Sony LYTIA sensor (f/1.6, OIS)
- Ultrawide: 50MP, 122-degree field of view, macro capability
- Telephoto: 50MP periscope, 3x optical zoom, up to 100x SuperZoom (AI-enhanced)
- Cover Selfie: 32MP (f/2.4)
- Internal Selfie: 20MP (f/2.4)
- Video: Dolby Vision recording
Software and AI
- All Razr models include access to Google Gemini, Moto AI, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot.
- Software features include a persistent taskbar, split-screen multitasking, and a "laptop mode" for using the lower half of the screen as a trackpad.
- Motorola plans to provide up to seven years of OS upgrades and security updates.
Market Context
- The Razr Fold is priced between the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold ($1,799) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ($1,999).
- Motorola holds about 50% of the US foldable market and roughly 55% in Latin America, according to IDC.
- Motorola's global share of the foldable market grew from about 6% to approximately 14% in 2025.
Razr Ultra (Clamshell)
Pricing and Availability
- Price: $1,499.99
- Pre-orders: May 14, 2026
- Retail availability: May 21, 2026
Key Changes from 2025 Model
Feature 2026 Razr Ultra Change from 2025 Model Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite No change RAM / Storage 16GB / 512GB 1TB option discontinued Inner Display 7-inch AMOLED, up to 5,000 nits Brightness increased (4,500 nits in 2025) Battery 5,000 mAh (rated 36 hours) Increased (4,700 mAh in 2025) Charging 68W wired Not specified for 2025 model Main Camera 50MP with LOFIC technology LOFIC technology is new Durability Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (outer display) NewNew Camera Features
- Hybrid Zoom: Tilting the phone in 90-degree mode controls zoom without visible movement in the final video.
- Frame Match Mode: A user takes a reference photo, then hands the phone to another person who sees an overlay to match the framing.
Colors
- Orient Blue (Alcantara finish) and other new options.
Razr+ (Clamshell)
Pricing and Availability
- Price: $1,099.99
- Pre-orders: May 14, 2026
- Retail availability: May 21, 2026
Key Changes from 2025 Model
Feature 2026 Razr+ Change from 2025 Model Processor Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 No change (from 2024 model) RAM / Storage 12GB / 256GB No change Battery 4,500 mAh (rated 31 hours) Increased (4,300 mAh in 2025) Charging 45W wired, 15W wireless Not specified for 2025 model Ultrawide Camera 50MP (replaces telephoto) Ultrawide adds macro capability Selfie Camera 32MP inner No changeColors
- Mountain View (green, woven jacquard finish) and other new options.
Razr (Base Model, Clamshell)
Pricing and Availability
- Price: $799.99
- Pre-orders: May 14, 2026
- Retail availability: May 21, 2026
Key Changes from 2025 Model
Feature 2026 Razr (Base) Change from 2025 Model Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7450X Upgraded (from Dimensity 7400X) RAM / Storage 8GB / 256GB Storage reduced (from 256GB) Cover Display 3.6-inch pOLED, 120Hz Refresh rate increased Battery 4,800 mAh (rated 36 hours) Increased Charging 30W wired, 15W wireless Not specified for 2025 model Ultrawide Camera 50MP Upgraded (from 13MP in 2025) Durability IP48 rating No changeColors
- Hematite, Violet Ice, Sporting Green, Bright White
Overall Market Context
Price increases across the Razr lineup are attributed by some reports to rising component costs for RAM and storage, driven by global demand for AI applications. The Razr Fold enters a competitive book-style foldable market. Analysts note that Motorola's significant growth in the foldable market has been driven almost entirely by its clamshell flip phones, and the Razr Fold represents its first move into the book-style format.