Beebom
Rating8.5
The Motorola Razr Fold is an impactful foldable phone that matches other big-name offerings in the market. It gets a lot right with a standout design, durable build, great display and cameras, dependable performance and solid battery life. But like other Motorola phones, the software lets it down. At Rs 1,49,999, the Razr Fold is a well-rounded foldable, but it's not lucrative enough to capture the masses unless you catch it on a discount.
Pros
- Grippy, textured back design
- Sharp and smooth inner and outer displays
- Versatile cameras
- Consistent performance
- All day battery
Cons
- Software and RAM optimisation can be better
- Picks up scratches easily
The Motorola Razr Fold seems like the guy who is the last one to arrive at the party. It is the company's first attempt at a book-style foldable, when other brands are already up to seven versions ahead. However, being late doesn't always translate to bad, and that's the kind of first impression I got from this phone. But is it good enough to spend Rs 1,39,999 (with bank offers) on, or is it just playing catch-up to the competition? Let me answer all that and more in this Motorola Razr Fold review.
Motorola Razr Fold Unboxing
The first good thing about the Motorola Razr Fold is that it comes with all the accessories, so you don't have to go hunting for a charger or a case elsewhere. Here's everything included in the box:
- Motorola Razr Fold smartphone
- High-quality protective case
- 90W fast charging adapter
- USB Type-C to C cable
- SIM ejector pin
- Paperwork
Before proceeding with the review, let's check out the key specifications of the phone for reference.
Motorola Razr Fold Key Details
- Adreno 829
- 2K p-OLED
- LTPO
- Dolby Vision
- 80Watt (wired)
- Wireless Charging Supported
- Charger in the box
- Sony LYT-828
- Sony LYT 600
OIS
8K@30fps
- 256GB (UFS 4.1)
- 4k@30fps
- Fabric Finish (Back)
- Metal Frame (Side)
- 7 year(s) of OS Update
Build and Design
- Folded: 9.9mm, Unfolded: 4.7mm, 240 grams weight
- Titanium-reinforced hinge, fabric back
- IP46/48/49 dust and water protection
I've been using the Blackened Blue variant of the Motorola Razr Fold for this review, and my first thought when I picked up the phone was, "This feels perfect". The back has a kevlar-like textured finish, providing a good grip of the phone without the stress of leaving my fingerprints all over the back.
Like the bulletproof vest, the Razr Fold is quite durable compared to other glass slabs, as it comes with IP 46/48/49 protection. So, if needed, I can take it underwater, and its sleek design easily slips into my jeans without feeling too bulky. I would say it is almost as slim as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but the camera bump adds some thickness.
I am not complaining about it because it ensures the phone doesn't wobble when laid flat on the table and also doubles as a resting point for my fingers. Motorola has also struck a flawless balance between the height, width and weight of the Razr Fold. It is tall and wide enough that my fingers didn't feel cramped when typing, while weighing less than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Going into this review, my main concern was the hinge, as it is the most important piece of any foldable. But my worries were quenched once I started using the phone. Motorola has included a titanium-reinforced hinge, which felt sturdy while not coming off as too tight and didn't raise any issues during my Motorola Razr Fold review period. There's a satisfying THUD sound every time I clapped the phone shut.
But I am not a fan of the button placement, especially the AI key. It is placed directly above the volume buttons when the phone is folded. I can't tell how many times I kept accidentally pressing the AI key while trying to change the volume. Motorola also made the odd decision to use curved glass for the cover screen, resulting in accidental screen wakes even when I didn't want to.
That said, I would compare the overall in-hand experience to typical Moto phones. In fact, I even said that it looks and feels like a Motorola Signature with another screen in my Razr Fold hands-on.
Display and Sound Quality
- Foldable 8.1-inch 2K LTPO p-OLED display
- 6.6-inch 1080p 165Hz LTPS p-OLED display
- Stereo speakers with Sound by Bose
Motorola has gone all out for the display of the Razr Fold. It comes with an almost quad-curved 1080p 165Hz p-OLED display on the front, and a 2K 120Hz LTPO p-OLED screen on the inside. It is also the first smartphone featuring Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 for drop and scratch protection.
The specs are so good that it almost seems like Motorola is flexing on other brands. And I thoroughly enjoyed using this phone for the same reason. The cover display feels smooth and sharp whether I am scrolling reels, replying to messages or opening basic apps. However, the curved glass makes it easily prone to scratches, and I got some marks on my unit just days into the review.
When I was in the mood to sit back and watch some content, I would unwrap the large 8.1-inch screen. The fact that it has twice the resolution of the cover screen makes it a perfect candidate for enjoying movies. During my Motorola Razr Fold review period, I saw some classic Hollywood movies on the big screen, and the Dolby Vision support on Netflix made the experience even more delightful.
The crease is very minimal; however, it is not on par with the almost creaseless display seen on the Oppo Find N6. Out of the box, the colours on both panels are tuned for a slightly warmer tone. Luckily, it can be fixed by changing the tuning to Vivid + Cool in Display settings.
Besides that, the brightness is absolutely the best on a foldable phone. At 6,000 nits peak brightness, both screens were easily visible in bright outdoor sunlight. All in all, the Razr Fold is one of the best display phones in the foldable category for me so far.
The speakers also deserve a shoutout. It is a stereo speaker setup that has depth and sounds almost as loud as the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Performance Tested
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) processor
- Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM + 512 GB UFS 4.1 storage
Performance is also solid, as the Razr Fold comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It is on par with last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in benchmark numbers, as you can see from the screenshot below. And any day is better than the Tensor G5 chipset found in the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
In regular usage, it handles all apps, even the heavy ones, without any issues, and the performance remains consistently smooth. Even when I had three apps open side by side, I didn't face any stuttering, hiccups or lag.
Plus, it is also great for gamers, as it can deliver a solid 120 FPS in Call of Duty: Mobile at medium graphics and ultra settings. Weirdly, BGMI is limited to only 60 FPS extreme settings even with super-smooth graphics. This is definitely a software issue, as the processor can easily handle 165 FPS gaming, as seen on the OnePlus 15R.
Heavier games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves can also be played at 60FPS at the highest settings. However, during my Motorola Razr Fold review period, I did encounter frame drops to 45 FPS in some situations, and the phone started to get a little toasty. So, unless the company releases an update to patch these issues, I wouldn't consider it anywhere close to the best gaming smartphone for its price.
Software and Updates
- Hello UI based on Android 16
- 7 years of major updates and 7 years of security patches
As I mentioned in the performance section, the software needs optimisation, and that is the case for the rest of the experience too. The Motorola Razr Fold comes with Hello UI based on Android 16, and while the company has made some improvements over the previous version, it is still not up to the mark.
The interface feels smooth, and there are some new animations and transitions that I also pointed out in my Motorola Edge 70 Pro review. To embrace the large screen, the company has added new multitasking features, like allowing users to add up to 3 apps side by side in split screen, opening apps in a floating window or a laptop mode when the phone is half-folded.
These are all welcome changes, showing that the company is attempting to improve. It also retains signature Motorola gestures like chop-chop to turn on flash and twist to open the camera app.
But during my review period, I noticed the phone would get stuck on the lockscreen at times when trying to unlock it with a pattern. The camera app would also become unresponsive when I was out taking samples. The company is promising seven years of updates, which is as good as the Pixel 10. What worries me is if this phone doesn't work out, will they still deliver meaningful updates?
Cameras Reviewed
- 50 MP Sony LYTIA-828 primary camera with 1/1.28 sensor size and OIS
- 50 MP Sony LYTIA-600 3x telephoto and 50 MP ultrawide camera
- 32 MP inner and 20 MP outer display selfie cameras
For cameras, the Razr Fold carries the same setup as the Motorola Signature. But that's actually a good thing since I highly praised the images from it in my Motorola Signature review. Here, it results in some of the best cameras I have seen on a foldable phone yet, without compromise.
Main Camera (50MP, f/1.6, 23mm)
The main camera snaps impressive photos in daylight. The images are bright and detailed, and the colours lean towards a vibrant side. This makes the lush greenery I captured in the park pop a little more. These kind of shots are perfect for sharing on your socials with minimal editing. But I would have liked a more natural colour tone.
In low light, the main camera still holds up well. The images turn out sharp, well-lit, and handle exposure better than the likes of Nothing Phone (3). The images carry a good amount of detail, although I did notice that it crushes the shadows at times. The dynamic range in very high-contrast scenes is not quite where I would like it to be. But the overall image quality at night is actually impressive.
3x Telephoto (50MP, f/2.4, 71mm)
This is my favourite camera of the trio. It captures consistently sharp 3x and even 6x zoom photos that look stunning. I was out taking camera samples for this Motorola Razr Fold review with my friend carrying a DSLR, and the quality was surprisingly similar in some shots, like the flock of ducks. Look how clearly it has managed to capture the detail of the feathers and the ripple in the water.
It is also using AI processing to sharpen the images in a 10x range. But it is nowhere as aggressive as the Oppo Find X9 Pro. The results look clean, particularly in lower light. Look at how good the photos I captured amidst the busy streets of Jama Masjid are. The photo excellently captured the vibe of the place. But beyond 10x, the AI gets heavy-handed with 50x and 100x shots, which are just for show.
Ultrawide (50MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122°)
I love a good ultrawide camera, and Motorola never lets me down. This is a wider lens that covers a 122-degree field of view and also captures macro photos. It allowed me to take some opulent photos without needing to step back. The colour tones are slightly off from the main camera, but not too noticeable from the surface level. Distortion is also well controlled for an ultra-wide lens.
Selfie Cameras (32MP + 20MP)
The Razr Fold has two selfie cameras, a 20MP shooter on the outer cover screen and a 32MP camera on the inner display. Both take good selfie shots in well-lit situations, with natural skin tones, and neither of them does any extra beautification or skin smoothing.
Both are capable of everyday selfies and video calls. The inner camera is the better of the two in terms of detail and dynamic range. But I would rather just unfold the device and use the rear cameras to click selfies for a sharper quality instead.
Video Quality
Video is genuinely great on this phone, as it supports 8K @ 30fps with Dolby Vision and 4K @ up to 120fps with Dolby Vision from the main camera. It can record in 4K @ 60fps from all lenses. Stabilisation is solid across all three rear cameras, and the consistency between lenses when switching is better than most foldables. This is why I would rank it as one of the best camera phones among book-style foldables.
Battery Life and Charging
- 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 80W Turbo charging
- 50W wireless charging support
The battery life is another significant step up in the Motorola Razr Fold, as it comes with a 6,000mAh capacity. This is enough juice to last through an entire day of usage. Even after taking loads of photos, making payments, and playing some games in between, I got about 8 hours of screen-on time. The numbers are similar to the Vivo X Fold 5 I tested last year.
Now, this is just an estimate because the app that I use to check screen time didn't work on this phone due to aggressive RAM management. Plus, Motorola's Hello UI doesn't show screen time explicitly in the battery menu. But it supports 80W fast wired charging that takes the phone from 10–100% in 1 hour.
Motorola Razr Fold Review Verdict: Should You Buy It?
The Motorola Razr Fold gets a lot right. Whether it's the ergonomic design, stunning displays, solid hinge, good performance, excellent cameras and all-day battery life. The software is a letdown and probably the only major issue that holds the phone back from being the best.
However, even if Motorola fixed the software problems, the phone just arrived at the wrong time. Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or the Z Fold 8 Wide in the coming months. Even Apple is jumping into the foldable category with its first iPhone Fold. So, I don't feel the Motorola Razr Fold will be able to capture much attention.
It is also worth noting that the Rs 1,39,999 price with bank offers is also hard to justify. Most people would want to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. But if the Razr Fold is available at a heavily discounted price and you really want a solid foldable device, then you can go for it.
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