{"id":778647,"date":"2026-07-04T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/778647\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T14:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:12:12","slug":"motorola-launches-its-first-book-style-foldable-smartphone-in-australia-smbtech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/778647\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorola Launches Its First Book-Style Foldable Smartphone In Australia \u2013 SMBtech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Motorola has launched its first book-style foldable smartphone in Australia, with the Razr Fold headlining a lineup that also takes in the Razr 70 Ultra flip phone and Swarovski crystal editions<\/a> of the Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus.<\/p>\n

The Razr Fold is the first book-style folding handset from the Lenovo-owned manufacturer, which has until now concentrated its foldable efforts on the clamshell Razr range.<\/p>\n

Head of Motorola ANZ Praveena Raman described the launch as \u201ca landmark moment for Motorola in Australia\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are fulfilling a growing consumer need for a device that goes beyond communication and truly keeps pace with every part of modern life,\u201d Raman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond being our first book-style foldable smartphone, it\u2019s a device that genuinely adapts to how people live, work and create, setting a new standard for what a foldable can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dual displays and a periscope camera<\/p>\n

The Razr Fold pairs a 6.6-inch external display with an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO internal screen that opens out for multitasking, content creation and entertainment, with audio delivered through Sound by Bose technology.<\/p>\n

The rear camera system is built around a 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 main sensor with Pantone Validated colour, joined by a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with up to 100x Super Zoom Pro and a 50MP ultrawide lens with Macro Vision for close-up work.<\/p>\n

Video recording runs to 8K with Dolby Vision support, while a 32MP internal selfie camera and a 20MP external selfie camera cover both displays.<\/p>\n

The camera system received the Gold Label from imaging benchmark DXOMARK<\/a> and ranked first among the foldables tested by the firm.<\/p>\n

A 6,000mAh battery paired with 80W TurboPower charging is rated by Motorola for more than 43 hours of use per charge.<\/p>\n

The handset is built around a stainless steel hinge and uses Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which Motorola\u2019s internal testing put at 75 per cent better drop performance than first-generation Gorilla Glass Ceramic.<\/p>\n

Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform powers the device, which offers a choice of Google Gemini, moto AI and Perplexity AI assistants and works with the separately sold Moto Pen Ultra stylus for note-taking, sketching and annotation on the internal display.<\/p>\n

Motorola has committed to up to seven Android OS upgrades and up to seven years of security updates for the handset.<\/p>\n

The Razr 70 Ultra\"RazrRazr 70 Ultra.<\/p>\n

The Razr 70 Ultra runs Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, combining the third-generation Oryon CPU with the Adreno GPU.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the Razr 70 Ultra, we continue to push the boundaries of what a flip phone can be, delivering flagship performance in a refined, compact form,\u201d Raman added.<\/p>\n

The flip phone carries a triple 50MP camera system and is the first flip phone to feature a LOFIC sensor, which Motorola\u2019s labs measured at up to six times the dynamic range of the Razr 60 Ultra it follows.<\/p>\n

A 50MP ultrawide lens with Macro Vision and a 50MP internal selfie camera round out the setup, while a Flex View position lets the half-open handset double as a tripod for hands-free shooting.<\/p>\n

AI-driven camera features include Camcorder Rotate to Zoom, Signature Style and Group Shot, which can recognise up to 10 faces in a single frame.<\/p>\n

A silicon-carbon 5,000mAh battery with 68W TurboPower charging is rated for more than 36 hours of use, with Motorola claiming a full day of power from around eight minutes of charging.<\/p>\n

A 4-inch external display provides full app access, live notifications and interactions without opening the device.<\/p>\n

The handset features a titanium-reinforced hinge and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic on the external display, which survived at least 10 one-metre drops onto asphalt-like surfaces in Corning\u2019s lab testing, and comes in Pantone Orient Blue with an embossed Alcantara texture.<\/p>\n

Swarovski crystal editions\"MotorolaMotorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus<\/p>\n

The Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus join the company\u2019s Brilliant Collection in Pantone Violet Indigo, both finished with Swarovski crystals.<\/p>\n

The Motorola Signature carries its crystals in a 3D-quilted pattern, while the Moto Buds 2 Plus pair the same treatment with Sound by Bose audio.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re also expanding our commitment to premium craftsmanship with our Brilliant Collection series, introducing editions of the Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus with crystals by Swarovski, reinforcing our belief that technology should do more than just perform; it should be a tool of self-expression,\u201d Raman continued.<\/p>\n

Pricing and availability<\/p>\n

The Razr Fold comes in Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White at an RRP of $2,799, with pre-orders open until 15 July at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and motorola.com.au<\/a>, while Telstra pre-orders commence 7 July.<\/p>\n

The Razr 70 Ultra in Pantone Orient Blue carries an RRP of $1,999, with pre-orders also running until 15 July at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.<\/p>\n

The Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus Swarovski editions will be available exclusively through Telstra at an RRP of $1,799 from 7 July.<\/p>\n

Availability and launch offers may vary between retailers.<\/p>\n

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