After years of sticking with the flip format it pioneered, Motorola has finally entered the book-style foldable market with the Razr Fold. It’s now available in Australia, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting.
The Pricing Story
The Razr Fold normally retails for $2,799, but an introductory offer drops it to $2,399 — a solid $400 saving if you grab one before August 5. JB Hi-Fi is already selling it at that discounted price, and Telstra has moved with aggressive plan offers too.
For comparison, the flip-style Razr 70 Ultra launches at $1,999, discounted to $1,799 during the same promotional period.
What You’re Getting
| Feature | Razr Fold | Razr 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Book-style (folds like a book) | Flip-style (folds like a clamshell) |
| Main display | 8.1-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 7-inch AMOLED, 165Hz |
| External display | 6.6-inch, 165Hz | 4-inch |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB / 256GB | 12GB / 256GB |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Camera (rear) | Triple 50MP (main + ultra-wide + 3x telephoto) | Dual 50MP (main + ultra-wide) |
| Water resistance | IP49 | IP48 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 3 years |
| Weight | 243g | ~199g |
| Folded thickness | 9.89mm | Not specified |
The Camera That’s Turning Heads
Here’s the kicker: according to DXOMARK’s current rankings, the Razr Fold has the highest camera score of any foldable phone — particularly praised for low-light performance. That triple 50MP setup (with periscope zoom up to 100x) puts it in serious contention for photography enthusiasts who want a folding phone.
The Bigger Picture
Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone is finally on the horizon, tipped to cost well over $3,000. That’s effectively a gift to Samsung and Motorola — their foldables suddenly look like genuine value. As one analyst put it, Apple’s rumoured price point is doing the competition’s job for them.
Motorola’s entry into the book-style category couldn’t be better timed. The foldable market in Australia has exploded, and after years of Samsung flying solo here, the competition has finally arrived.
The Bottom Line
At $2,399 (introductory), the Razr Fold undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold 7 while matching or beating it on battery (6,000mAh vs 4,400mAh). It’s a bit chunkier when folded — 9.89mm vs Samsung’s 8.9mm — but that extra millimetre buys you a significantly larger battery and a class-leading camera system.
If you’re in the market for a book-style foldable and don’t want to wait for Apple’s rumoured $3,000+ offering, the Razr Fold is worth a serious look. Just move fast — that $400 discount ends August 5.
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