We just saw the new Motorola Razr 2026 lineup — and the one we love most will actually surprise you

Motorola has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest foldable phones. While the Razr Fold made its debut earlier this year at CES 2026, it’s finally getting a proper launch alongside the rest of the Razr 2026 stable.

My colleague Kate Kozuch got the chance to go hands-on with all four devices: the Razr 2026, Razr Plus 2026, Razr Ultra 2026, and Razr Fold. Even though the Ultra typically garners the most attention, she makes an excellent point about how the Razr Fold’s inclusion complicates Motorola's lineup — and I certainly agree with her.

That’s because this year’s flip-style phones all see price increases: it’s now $799 for the Razr, $1,099 for the Razr Plus 2026, and a staggering $1,499 for the Razr Ultra 2026. While the Razr Fold’s $1,899 price tag is still a stretch, it is only $400 more than the Ultra. “You’re deciding between premium flip phone territory or full foldable tablet phone territory,” explains Kozuch.

With that in mind, the most compelling of the bunch is actually Moto's first book style foldable. Here’s why.

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Motorola Razr 2026 lineup: Specifications

Motorola Razr Fold hands-on: It’s shaping up to be a heavyweight champion

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The undisputed star of the lineup is undoubtedly the Motorola Razr Fold. While it's a step away from the pocketable flip-phone style Motorola has leaned on for years, it offers an expansive 8.1-inch 2K LTPO main display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6,200 nits. Paired with a 6.6-inch pOLED external display, it essentially puts a tablet in your pocket.

It's a powerhouse in every sense, running on the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset with 16GB of RAM, which should be more than enough to handle its new multitasking experience. For a foldable, it’s packing the most versatile camera system of the bunch — a triple lens setup consisting of a 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. It is a setup I wouldn’t mind using to capture everything, including vlogs, since you can preview yourself using that outer screen.

At just 4.55 mm when open, it certainly lives up to the Razr name. Motorola even managed to squeeze a massive 6,000 mAh battery into that frame, which should easily eclipse the competition in our battery drain tests. It’s truly a heavyweight in every way imaginable, and when you consider its $1,899.99 price tag, it might just make you reconsider the Ultra.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 hands-on: It's way more expensive

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For the last couple of years, I’ve favored flip-style phones mostly for their pocketability. Indeed, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 continues that trend with a more premium construction — especially the PANTONE Orient Blue model with its embossed Alcantara finish. There’s no arguing the style component here, but it’s also backed by serious hardware.

Just as before, the Razr Ultra 2026 packs a 7-inch AMOLED main display for when you need to get work done and a 4-inch external display for quick access on the go. What’s notable is that the Ultra 2026 is the world’s first flip phone protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the external display, which Motorola claims offers 75% better drop performance.

As a camera phone, it's hard to knock the specs: a 50MP main shooter, 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP selfie camera. Since it’s a flip-style phone, you can articulate it into Flex View positions to make shooting from creative angles a breeze. While the 16GB of RAM and generous 512GB of storage provide plenty of overhead, I am a bit surprised that Motorola is using the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chip here instead of the newer Gen 5 one found in the Razr Fold.

Despite that, there’s one impressive hardware shift: the move to a silicon-carbon battery. This is a big deal because the phone still measures just 0.28 inches (7.19 mm) at its thinnest point while packing a larger 5,000 mAh battery. Given that its predecessor held the title for the longest-lasting foldable we've tested, this new model will likely supplant it.

However, I’m concerned about the pricing. At $1,499, it’s a steep increase over previous generations. That price hike makes the Ultra a much tougher sell, especially when the groundbreaking Razr Fold is sitting just a few hundred dollars away.

Motorola Razr Plus 2026 hands-on: The balanced flagship

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Meanwhile, the Razr Plus 2026 serves as a sophisticated middle ground, but it features one distinct shift compared to its predecessor. Instead of packing a dedicated telephoto zoom camera, the dual-camera arrangement now consists of a 50MP main shooter and a 50MP ultrawide. I'm perfectly okay with this change because the high-resolution main camera can still deliver sharp zoom shots with optical-like performance — especially useful for high-quality selfies and vlogs.

Like the previous model, the Razr Plus 2026 comes with an expansive 6.9-inch Extreme AMOLED main display and a functional 4-inch external display. It's notable that Motorola is sticking with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform alongside 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. However, the battery sees an upgrade to a larger 4500mAh cell, which makes the phone a smidge thicker at 0.28 inches (7.09 mm) at its thinnest point when unfolded.

This time around, Motorola is increasing the price of the Razr Plus 2026 by $100, bringing the total cost to $1,099. While that increase is a bit more tolerable than the jump with the Razr Ultra 2026, it does mean the Plus no longer holds a clear pricing advantage against direct rivals like the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Motorola Razr 2026 hands-on: Durability meets style

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Finally, there’s the most affordable model in the bunch. The standard Motorola Razr 2026 can still be considered a budget-friendly option compared to the rest, but it's now built with a more rugged construction. In fact, it's designed to meet MIL-STD 810H military standards for durability, protecting it against high altitudes, extreme temperatures, and intense humidity.

It features a 3.6-inch AMOLED external display , 6.9-inch main display, and a long-lasting 4,800mAh battery. Motorola has also optimized the performance here with a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, which is technically an upgrade, unlike the other two models.

This flip phone certainly doesn't skimp on style, either, offering finishes ranging from leather-inspired textures to a sleek Acetate Bright White. My colleague Kate Kozuch says she prefers the color options on this year’s base model the most. However, you'll be paying more for the entry-level experience this time around, as it also receives a price hike that brings it to $799.

Motorola Razr 2026 lineup: Outlook

Motorola is releasing this diverse lineup to the market starting on May 21 at select retailers , with pre-orders for all four foldables opening up on May 14. With the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 getting significantly closer to notebook foldable territory with its $1,499 price tag, it’s certainly a tougher consideration. This is especially true when you realize the Razr Fold offers a much more robust tablet-style experience for just a little more money.

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