Motorola launches Razr Fold for US$1,899 with pre-sale scheduled for May

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Motorola has officially revealed the price and availability schedule for the Razr Fold in the US market. The foldable device will be sold for US$1,899, with pre-sales starting on May 14th and arriving in stores on May 21st. The company finalized the details after months of expectation and testing with specialized journalists.

Especificações techniques of the new foldable

The Razr Fold features an 8.1-inch LTPO 2K internal display and a 6.6-inch pOLED external panel. Ambas screens support HDR10+ content, ensuring high visual quality. The device debuts Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, new glass developed to resist scratches and impacts with greater efficiency than previous generations.

With a thickness of 9.89 millimeters when closed, the device maintains an internal screen ratio of 8.7:2 and rounded edges that provide a refined finish. Internamente, equips the 5th generation Snapdragon 8 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The 6,000 mAh battery supports 80-watt fast wired charging and 50-watt wireless charging, positioning the device among the most powerful in the segment.

Availability and accessories Calendário

Pre-sales will open on May 14th on the Motorola website and at retailer Best Buy, with it hitting shelves on May 21st. The device will be available in two colors: Azul Escuro and Branco Lírio. Motorola will also launch the Moto Pen Ultra, a stylized pen compatible with the device, priced at US$99 when purchased separately.

Posicionamento competitive in the market

The $1,899 price tag positions the Razr Fold competitively among premium foldables. It’s $100 cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is priced at $1,999, and $100 more expensive than Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold, valued at $1,799. Motorola expands its presence in the segment after dominating the flip phone market with the Razr Ultra, now facing fierce competition from Samsung and Google, in addition to signs of interest from Apple in entering the foldable market.

Especificações device summary

  • Tela external: 6.6-inch pOLED with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
  • Tela internal: 8.1-inch LTPO 2K with HDR10+ support
  • Processador: 5th Gen Snapdragon 8
  • Memória: 16GB RAM and 512GB storage
  • Bateria: 6,000 mAh with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
  • Operating Sistema: Android 16
  • Espessura when closed: 9.89mm
  • Cores available: Azul Escuro and Branco Lírio

Expectativas of the foldable market

The specialized press tested the Razr Fold before the official announcement, generating great expectations around the product. The foldable market still represents a niche, but shows consistent annual growth. The Samsung maintains leadership with its Fold Z line, while the Google reinforces its presence with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Para to Motorola, this launch is crucial as it seeks to capture consumers who appreciate the brand’s history with the original Razr line, consolidating its position in the premium device segment.

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