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Motorola Razr 40 / Razr 40 Ultra: the return of an icon that challenges the foldable phone industry

Motorola Razr 40 - a completely new generation of foldable smartphone

Motorola Razr 40
Photo: Motorola

A former icon that shaped the fashion and technology scene, the Motorola Razr returns in 2023 with a new family of devices that combine style and premium specs for an innovative mobile experience. The latest Motorola Razr 40 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra offer fresh twists on the iconic flip phone design, with more options for users than ever before.

Like a former icon, which shaped the fashion and technology scene, se Motorola Res returns in 2023 with a new family of devices that combine style and premium specs for an innovative mobile experience. The latest Div and Razr+, or Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra offer a fresh take on the iconic flip phone design, with more options for users than ever before.

Motorola leads the family with the new model Razr+, or Razr 40 Ultra. This slim and ultra-portable foldable smartphone is the thinnest on the market when folded, and features a powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, an efficient battery and the largest external display of any foldable phone. The display features a 3.6-inch pOLED display with refresh rates of up to 144Hz. The smartphone comes with a new Flex View technology that allows users to position the device at different angles. So users can interact, create, or use the device as a camera stand for hands-free shooting with a variety of functions. The Razr+/Razr 40 Ultra features a powerful 12MP main camera with Instant Dual Pixel PDAF for faster, more accurate performance regardless of lighting conditions. Users can take advantage of the main camera for selfies or let friends preview their poses, ensuring that everyone is happy with the photo. 13MP ultra-wide + macro vision enables wide-angle shots that fit 3X more into the frame than a standard lens.


New ones Razr+ / Razr 40 Ultra reinvents the iconic flip phone design. Folded in half, it is completely gap-free, with ultra-smooth and attractive pOLED screens, when you need it. For the first time, Motorola introduces a redesigned teardrop lid with dual axis tracking that reduces system size. Unlike other foldable phones on the market, the Razr+/Razr 40 Ultra is the thinnest when folded. That's what Motorola claims. This, along with the ultra-thin glass, makes the foldable phone virtually crease-free, which translates into a seamless look and feel.

Iconographic design Razr+/Razr 40 Ultra combines a glass frame with a matte finish or vegan leather on the back. Motorola is introducing bold color options including Pantone® Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, a shade exclusive to Motorola devices, Infinite Black and Glacier Blue. It also offers some fashionable colors chosen in collaboration with Pantone, such as: Sage Green, Vanilla Cream and Summer Lilac. Both new Razr devices are equipped with Android 13 and offer a unique Motorola software experience, including easy gestures, customizable entertainment settings and the ability to personalize to each user's style. In addition, both devices offer a comprehensive set of security features, including ThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto KeySafe.

So it is about two phone models, normal Div 40 and Razr 40 Ultra. The essential and main difference is mainly in the external screen. So the Razr 40 Ultra is the one with the interesting external display that has us all so excited.

Motorola Razr 40
Photo: Motorola

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 2023 - Specs

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 2023 is an extremely thin and light folding phone with dimensions of 170.83×73.95×6.99mm and weight of 188.6g. It consists of plastic on the front (when open), Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back (when folded), or vegan leather and 7000 series aluminum for the frame. It also has stainless steel hinges and a waterproof coating.

It boasts a 6.90" flip LTPO AMOLED screen that allows for a billion colors, with a refresh rate of 165Hz, HDR10+ support, a peak brightness of 1400 nits and a resolution of 1080x2640px. It also has an external pOLED display that also displays a billion colors, with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a brightness of 1100 nits.

Motorola Razr+ 2023 is equipped with the latest Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is made with 4 nm process, and includes an octa-core processor and Adreno 730 graphics processor. It is available in configurations with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and with 256GB or 512GB of internal memory (UFS 3.1).

The camera of the Motorola Razr+ 2023 includes a main 12 MP wide-angle camera with PDAF and OIS functions and a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The front camera has a resolution of 32 MP.

The battery has a capacity of 3800mAh and supports 30W wired and 5W wireless charging. The phone has support for 5G network, eSIM, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The phone also has stereo speakers for a premium audio experience.

According to the interesting specifications, Razr+/Razr 40 Ultra it also offers an enhanced sound experience with Dolby Atmos®. With Dolby Atmos, you can immerse yourself in a rich, multidimensional sound experience that brings out more depth, clarity and detail from your favorite entertainment. The device is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 which enables all the unique features of the device while also enabling performance enhancements such as advanced AI, fast refresh rates, 5G connectivity and professional cameras built into this device. Motorola has also included a long-lasting battery that is larger than the previous generation and supports ultra-fast 30W TurboPower charging and wireless charging.

Razr / Razr 40
Photo: Motorola / Cheaper model Razr / Razr 40

Motorola also introduces the Razr / Razr 40, a device aimed at trendsetters and tastemakers who like to stand out from the crowd, as well as digital minimalists who want to regain control of their device. The most noticeable difference of the new Razr/Razr 40 it's a smaller external display but retains all the features we've come to expect from a premium smartphone.

Both phones are available on the European market at interesting prices. The Razr 40 is available for 799 euros, while the Razr 40 Ultra is priced at 1,199 euros.

The Motorola Razr+ 2023 will be available for pre-order in the US on Motorola.com and through select carriers and retailers starting June 16. The device will be available for sale at AT&T, T-Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, Google Fi Wireless, and Optimum Mobile, as well as universally unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Motorola.com beginning June 23 with a retail price of $999.99.

In Canada, the new Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 2023 will be available for pre-order on motorola.ca starting June 16 (retail price: $1,299.99). Starting June 23, the device will be available for sale on the website motorola.com and through selected operators and national resellers.

You can also buy the phone via this link - purchase at amazon.de.

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