Motorola seems ready to keep up with the foldable phone trend by releasing updates to its Razr lineup. Newly leaked information suggests that the successors to the Razr 40 Ultra may arrive later in the year, carrying names that indicate incremental updates: the Razr Plus 2024 and the Razr 50 Ultra. This information hints at Motorola continuing to refine its approach to foldable devices.
Industry sources have revealed that the Razr 50 Ultra bears a strong resemblance to its predecessors, hinting at a consistent design language that has come to define Motorola’s flip-style smartphones. Although the outward appearance might not signal a significant evolution, the internal specifications might tell a different story.
MSPoweruser has released what is claimed to be a render of the upcoming foldable smartphone from Motorola. The brand currently caters to a niche market with its two clamshell foldables: the budget-friendly Razr 40, or Razr Gen 3 in North America, and the Razr 40 Ultra, known as Razr+ in certain circles, which is more of a direct rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip5, albeit with slightly dated flagship chipset specifications.
According to reports, the next device will likely succeed the Razr 40 Ultra, designed to be a more premium offering in the foldable segment. Despite no solid evidence being provided, speculations are that this phone will be retailed in the US through Verizon Wireless under the Razr+ brand. For global markets, the device is expected to be marketed as the Razr 50 Ultra, provided Motorola continues its current naming scheme.
Design aficionados may be a bit disappointed as there doesn’t seem to be any noticeable exterior design modifications between the generations. The leaked image resembles the existing Razr 40 Ultra so much that it could be easily assumed to be a new color variant. However, the device, aptly codenamed ‘Glory’ and identified by the model number ‘XT-2453-3’, is believed to sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. As of now, it is unclear if Motorola will opt for the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to power the new flip phone.
Alex Alderson, a senior tech writer with a significant body of work published on Notebookcheck since 2018, has reported on this development. With a versatile background ranging from International History and Politics to Law, Alex brings keen insights into the tech industry, including a tenure at companies like Apple.
Fans and potential buyers can stay tuned as more information surfaces regarding Motorola’s upcoming foldable phones, which could once again significantly impact the niche yet growing market of flip smartphones.
