Motorola has refreshed its iconic clamshell foldable line with the Razr 70 series—known as the Razr 2026 in the US. While it’s not a major overhaul, there are enough subtle improvements to warrant a closer look. The question is whether those changes justify the asking price when heavily discounted 2025 models are still on the market.
Pricing and Positioning
Let’s address the elephant in the room: the vanilla Razr 70 starts at $800 / €870 / £799 for the 8GB/256GB configuration. That’s a tough sell when, just days ago, Motorola was selling the 2025 Razr Ultra with 1TB storage for the same $800 directly from their US store. Fire sale or not, it doesn’t inspire confidence in the new lineup’s pricing.
Still, let’s look past the pricing noise and evaluate the Razr 70 for what it is.
Motorola Razr 70 Specs at a Glance
- Body: 171.3×74.0×7.3mm, 188g; Plastic front (unfolded), glass front (folded, Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, titanium hinge; IP48, MIL-STD-810H compliant
- Display: 6.9″ Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak, 1080×2640px; Secondary 3.6″ AMOLED, 90Hz, 1056×1066px
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7450X (4nm)
- Memory: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1, 8GB RAM
- OS: Android 16
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 122°)
- Front Camera: 32MP wide (f/2.4)
- Battery: 4,800mAh; 30W wired, 15W wireless
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
What’s Changed for 2026?
The most notable upgrade is the titanium hinge, replacing last year’s stainless steel. It feels more premium and should improve durability. The IP48 rating remains, offering protection against 1.5m water immersion for 30 minutes. MIL-STD-810H compliance adds peace of mind for rugged use.
The display setup is similar to last year, but with the welcome addition of Dolby Vision support. The panel appears to be a slightly improved version, and we’ll confirm exact brightness numbers in our display testing.
Chipset: On paper, it’s an upgrade—the Dimensity 7450X is newer. In practice, it’s essentially the same silicon as the Dimensity 7400X. The real-world performance difference is minimal.
Memory: Good news and bad news. Motorola moved to faster UFS 3.1 storage, which is excellent. But the Razr 70 tops out at 256GB with no 512GB option, and the 12GB RAM variants from last year are gone. Both configurations offer 8GB RAM, which feels limiting in today’s AI-heavy landscape.
Cameras: The ultrawide sensor jumps from 13MP to 50MP. However, it loses autofocus, which is a curious trade-off that limits close-up versatility.
Battery: A modest increase to 4,800mAh (up from previous gen), which should provide slightly better endurance without changing the phone’s dimensions.
Unboxing Experience
The Razr 70 ships in a simple two-piece black box made entirely from recyclable materials with soy ink lettering. Our European review unit doesn’t include a charger—just a USB-C cable and a QR code directing you to Motorola’s store. Motorola does include a color-matched two-piece bumper case, which is a nice touch.
Early Verdict
The Razr 70 is a refinement, not a revolution. The titanium hinge, Dolby Vision display, and larger battery are genuine improvements. But the RAM downgrade, missing storage options, and pricing proximity to last year’s flagship models make it a hard recommendation at launch. If you can wait for a price drop—and history suggests you should—the Razr 70 has the bones of a great phone at the right price.
Full review with benchmarks, camera samples, and battery testing coming soon.
