Since the inception of modern foldable smartphones, Motorola has stuck with clamshell foldables starting with the Razr to the current Razr 60 Ultra. However, the brand is reportedly preparing to launch its first book-style foldable dubbed the Motorola Razr Fold to challenge the existing foldables.
Motorola Razr Fold launch most likely set for 2026
The leak comes courtesy of veteran tipster Evan Blass, who shared an image of the marketing material Motorola had prepared to make public later. The promotional image explicitly names the smartphone and confirms a launch window of"later this year".
While the specifications of the phone are still a mystery, the material teases three main things: a brilliant display, AI features and an advanced camera system. This revelation arrives at a busy time for Motorola, considering the brand is in the midst of preparations for the Motorola Signature launch, scheduled for January 6, 2026.
While the Razr Fold launching in the event is unlikely, it's possible that Motorola could use the stage to officially tease the phone or give us a sneak peek of how it looks. The marketing text also notes that more details will be revealed in the coming months, further suggesting the launch could probably happen much later down the line.
The book-style foldable smartphone market is largely dominated by Samsung at the moment. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 upped the ante for what foldables should be, and Motorola definitely has a higher bar to climb. Regardless, the brand's entry could mean that we will have more competition.
Besides, with the iPhone Fold launch potentially coming in 2026 with a brand new wide form factor and Samsung launching a wide foldable, the book-style foldable market is about to get even more competitive. Stay tuned as we will cover the Razr Fold in detail as new information surfaces.
