The Motorola Razr Plus 2023 (also known as the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra outside of the United States) is one of the best foldable phones available, and it may be even better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. So we’re looking forward to the Motorola Razr 2024 lineup, which will most likely include the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 / Motorola Razr 50 Ultra as the flagship model.
We may not have to wait long for these phones, since they are expected to be released around the middle of the year. More information on the likely release date and price can be seen below, along with other leaks, including a complete render of the Razr Plus 2024.
Then, behind all that, we have provided a wish list one of our expectations for the Motorola Razr 2024 range is that these phones outperform their predecessors.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? Motorola’s Next Clamshell Foldable Phones
- When does it come out? Possibly June.
- How much will it cost? Probably at least $699.99 / ₹84425.90/ A$999.
MOTOROLA RAZR 2024: PREDICTED RELEASE DATE AND PRICE
The Motorola Razr 2023 line was introduced in early June 2023, and the phones shipped later that month, thus we can expect the Motorola Razr 2024 series in June of current year.
However, the Motorola Razr 2022 was released in August of the same year, indicating that Motorola does not always keep to June. However, unless we hear otherwise, June is our best prediction.
There is no word yet on how much the Motorola Razr 2024 will cost, but for reference, the Motorola Razr 2023 costs $699.99 / ₹84425.90 / AU$999, and the Motorola Razr Plus 2023 costs $999.99 / ₹15829.00/ AU$1,499. So we’d expect prices to be around that level or greater.
MOTOROLA RAZR 2024 – NEWS AND LEAKS
We haven’t heard much about the Motorola Razr 2024, but MSPowerUser has leaked a render of what appears to be the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 / Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.
As you can see above, it has a similar design to the existing model, with a dual-lens rear camera in the secondary screen and a single-lens punch-hole camera in the folding display. It’s displayed in gray, with the codename Motorola Glory and model number XT-2453-3.
This source also claims that the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 will feature better battery life and performance because to a new Snapdragon CPU. The current model has a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, so we’d expect a Gen 2 here, but hopefully a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
MOTOROLA RAZR 2024: WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
Because the Motorola Razr Plus 2023 is the best current Razr model, and we haven’t examined the vanilla variety, our wish list below focuses primarily on how we want to see the Plus model upgraded to make the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 the best Razr yet.
1. Improved water resistance
The Motorola Razr 2023 range features a water-repellent exterior but lacks considerable water resistance. So we’d be concerned about using these phones in heavy weather, as they have little chance of surviving a spill.
That’s regrettable, especially since most high-end smartphones, including some rival foldable phones, are water resistant. So we’d expect to see big upgrades in the Motorola Razr 2024 lineup.
2. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
The Motorola Razr Plus 2023 features a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 CPU, which was a dated option even at launch, especially given the phone’s premium pricing. So we’d like the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 to include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU.
This is the most powerful Snapdragon smartphone chipset available today, and it is a logical choice for the company’s flagship foldable phone.
3. Improved cameras
In our Motorola Razr Plus 2023 review, we referred to the cameras as “the weakest link in the Razr Plus’ chain” and labeled the image processing “terrible.”
That’s a big bummer, as is the absence of a telephoto lens. So, for the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, we’d want to see a telephoto lens added, but we also want enhancements to the main and ultra-wide cameras. Especially in terms of processing.
4. Longer-lasting battery
The Motorola Razr Plus 2023 has a 3,800mAh battery, which is very little for a phone with a 6.9-inch screen.
Small batteries are a concern for most foldable phones, but we’d like to see Motorola fix it.
In our assessment, we discovered that we couldn’t get through a whole day with the Motorola Razr Plus 2023. So, at the very least, we want the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 to have all-day battery life.
5. Seven years of Android updates
Motorola is only providing three years of Android upgrades for the Razr Plus 2023, which is insufficient for a premium phone, especially given that the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24 both promise seven years of updates.
We expect the Pixel Fold 2, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 to all make this claim, so we’d like to see Motorola match them.
