Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold at CES 2024, marking a significant shift in its foldable strategy. Instead of revisiting the nostalgic flip-phone design of earlier Razr models, the new Razr Fold is positioned as a powerful productivity tool. This move reflects a broader trend in the foldable market: companies are now trying to make these devices more than just novelties.
Design and Display
The Razr Fold distinguishes itself with a book-style design. When closed, it resembles a conventional smartphone thanks to a large 6.6-inch external display. Opening it reveals an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO screen intended for multitasking. This addresses a key challenge for foldables: usability in both folded and unfolded states.
AI Integration and Ecosystem
Motorola is heavily integrating its new AI platform, Motorola Qira, across the Razr Fold and Lenovo devices. Features such as “Catch Me Up” and “Next Move” are designed to provide proactive reminders and suggestions without requiring constant app switching. This reflects the growing emphasis on on-device AI as a differentiator in the smartphone space. The Qira platform aims to create a more seamless experience across Motorola and Lenovo products, a move that could increase brand loyalty.
Camera and Additional Features
The Razr Fold boasts a high-end camera system, including a triple 50MP rear setup with a periscope telephoto lens. It also features dedicated internal and external selfie cameras and supports Dolby Vision video recording. Notably, Motorola has included stylus support, suggesting the company is targeting professionals and power users who demand more from their foldable devices.
Special Edition and Future Availability
Alongside the standard Razr Fold, Motorola previewed a FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition with custom branding and software tweaks. Pricing and release details remain undisclosed, but Motorola has made clear that it aims for the Razr Fold to be both stylish and practical.
This foldable phone is a direct response to the limitations of earlier attempts at flexible screens. By focusing on productivity and AI integration, Motorola is attempting to make the Razr Fold a genuinely useful device, rather than just an expensive experiment.
