With the 2026 razr, the small outside screen remains the point of buying the standard flip. You can read and reply to a message or show the whole group where the rear cameras are pointing. This year's changes land mostly behind that familiar arrangement.
In depth
Motorola razr (2026) review
Published
Best forFlip-phone buyers who want a pocket-sized viewfinder for wide group photographs.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 6.9 inches
- Refresh rate
- Up to 120 Hz
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 7450X
- Storage / RAM
- 256GB8GB RAM
- Rear cameras
- 50 MP main50 MP ultrawide
- Battery capacity
- 4,800 mAh (typical)
Pros
- The 50 MP ultrawide and rear-screen preview work well together for framing groups.
- A 4,800 mAh battery fits around the hinge.
Cons
- The 3.6-inch cover gives large keyboards little room.
- The main and ultrawide lenses leave longer shots to digital zoom.
Display & Design
- 3.6-inch cover
- 6.9-inch inner AMOLED
A quick reply on the outside is useful when you want to stay in a conversation with someone in front of you. For checking a route or choosing among several photographs, unfold the larger display. It is worth trying your most-used app on a cover panel this small before deciding to use it all day.
Cameras
- 50 MP main
- 50 MP ultrawide
- 32 MP front
The ultrawide is the meaningful change from the 13 MP unit on the 2025 model. The advantage you can count on is a wide view and a high-resolution capture option; sensor counts alone cannot tell you how a dim room will look. In a side-by-side of the 2026 flips, Tom’s Guide preferred the Ultra’s pictures but judged its advantage relatively small across the scenes photographed. 1
Performance & Storage
- Dimensity 7450X
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB on the linked unlocked model
This Sporting Green model has 256 GB. If you store trips locally, compare that capacity with the room your current camera roll occupies. The Ultra’s Snapdragon is a different purchase decision for someone whose phone is also a games machine.
Battery & Charging
- 4,800 mAh typical
- up to 30 W wired
Motorola increased capacity from 4,500 mAh in the earlier standard razr while retaining the 30 W wired ceiling. More stored energy is welcome on paper, but the change in capacity is not a measured gain in hours. A compatible wireless pad covers charging between short sessions at a desk.
Alternatives
The 2025 razr has the same basic screen sizes and already serves the closed-screen selfie use case. Its owner has the clearest case for trading up when the ultrawide is a frequent tool. Someone seeking a bigger outside keyboard should compare the 4-inch screen on the Plus.
Verdict
The base razr is the 2026 model to consider for a flexible camera and a small folded footprint. Spend on the Plus or Ultra only if the larger external panel or their other hardware differences solve a specific problem.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- Tom’s Guiderazr (2026) review and test findings (opens in a new tab)https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/i-tested-the-entire-motorola-razr-2026-lineup-for-a-week-heres-the-one-id-recommend
Side-by-side cameras and processing: the reviewer preferred the Ultra, with a relatively small difference across his scenes. The reviewed capacity is not assigned to the selected SKU.