Book-style foldables have been my daily phones for the past few years and, as we enter a new chapter, Motorola has delivered the Razr Fold as its long-awaited entry to the space. Put simply, it’s far better than I expected, but I also worry it may have arrived a bit too late.
Having now used the Motorola Razr Fold for about a month, I’m pretty firmly of the opinion that, at this exact moment in time, this is the best foldable you can buy in the US.
That starts with the hardware, which is excellent across the board. Drawing on inspiration from its Edge devices and the flip-phone Razr, the Razr Fold has a stylish backplate with a curve up to its extended camera bump, and a relatively thin profile. It’s only marginally thicker than my Galaxy Z Fold 7, but makes up for that in other ways. The frame, for instance, is slightly curved inwards at the edges, making the device easier to open. It is a bit hefty, though, at 243g. It’s not unbearable by any means, but it’s a big difference from the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The “Lily White” colorway is frankly gorgeous in person, if not as striking as the playful colors on the standard Razr lineup. The backplate is textured and just grippy enough without going overboard, while the slight gold tint of the frame is a nice contrast that all adds up to a positively svelte look.
