Like me, if you grew up in the early 2000s, you'll likely be aware of the Motorola Razr. With the boom in flip phones, owning this handset was like social currency gold. You'd even see them in cult TV shows like Skins. Nowadays, the famed device is getting an overhaul of sorts, as the Motorola Razr Fold captures our attention at its MWC 2026 booth. But is it enough to pull us away from its rivals?
It very well could be. You can already get some great options like the Honor Magic V5, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. But out of all those brands, we think this might be a genuine competitor for Samsung's flagship foldable. If the Honor Magic V6 we tried recently had a US launch set, then it might be a different conversation. Despite the rather absurd camera island on the rear, we think the Motorola Razr Fold feels quite slick to the touch, with a mostly elegant aesthetic.
It's just a shame that the camera island feels like an intrusive mound in your pocket, rather than a subtle feature. Weight-wise, it sits at 243 grams, making it one of the heavier options around. While we didn't get to test any free mobile games during our hands-on, we're already noticing how snappy performance can be on the Razr Fold. If you were to tear it down, you'd find a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset inside. Applications open with noticeable hurdles, so that's already a good sign for general everyday usage.
We're eager to see how it handles demanding games like Where Winds Meet or Zenless Zone Zero, though, as there's plenty of real estate to cast your eyes upon in its unfolded state. For the Razr Fold, the display is the star of the show. It's pleasingly bright, crisp, and the crease is almost invisible. I can see it being a great screen for killing time on trains or buses by catching up on my YouTube subscriptions.
It also packs a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6,000 nits. On the front, the cover screen is a 6.6" 21:9 ratio panel, sporting a resolution of 2520×1080. The internal display leaps ot 8.09" unfolded, with an aspect ratio of 8:2:2, accompanied by a resolution of 2484×2232. Opening it up, the 8.09" display brings the nits up to 6,200. Both screens support Dolby Vision, too.
Unfortunately, there is a setback for the display due to its IP rating. IP4 and IP49 just don't cut it when you compare them to the Honor Magic V6's IP68 and IP69 protection. The front cover glass does come with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, so we're not too concerned about durability.
Regardless of what tasks you're doing, though, battery life should be quite dependable. The Razr Fold houses a 6,000mAH battery, with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Despite our gripes with the display, there's every chance it joins the roster of the best Motorola phones, but we'll need to put it through its paces first.
Additional reporting by Connor Christie on-site at MWC 2026.