LAS VEGAS—Motorola is finally entering the folding phone fray. Though the company has long offered flip-style folding devices, those that resemble the flip phones of old, it used CES 2026 to tease its upcoming book-style Razr Fold.
This new device, which isn’t expected to reach the market until mid-year, is akin to the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. It resembles a normal slab-shaped phone when closed and opens to reveal a larger, tablet-like screen for expanded productivity. Furthermore, Motorola showcased a stylus accessory, available for purchase separately, that can be used with the phone. Here are my (very) early thoughts from checking it out in person at CES.
Playing Catch Up
The bottom line here is that Motorola is finally prepping something to compete with devices that have been in the market for years. Samsung is already on its seventh-generation Z Fold, and Google is on its third-generation Pixel Fold. That puts Motorola well behind its main competitors.
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Though the device was on hand in Las Vegas, Motorola shared precious little about it. It provided the screen sizes (6.6-inch outer screen, 8.1-inch inner screen) and the cameras (three 50MP cameras on the rear, and a 32MP selfie camera). That’s it. It didn’t say anything else about the phone, though it hinted that the device would likely share the same basic specs as the Motorola Signature phone. That means it will likely be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, come with 256GB to 512GB of storage, and have 8GB to 12GB of RAM. Other expected features include a large battery, solid 5G support, good Wi-Fi radios, and basics like Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS. Whether the phone might have an IP rating is anyone’s guess, but considering the competition, I should hope for at least IP46.
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In the time I spent with it here in Las Vegas, I learned that it’s a big phone that’s not too heavy, and it has a solid hinge that moves smoothly. The outer screen looks great, as does the larger inner display, and both put out plenty of light. Like many folding phones, the Razr Fold has an obvious crease that runs vertically down the center. It’s most noticeable when you have the phone open with the screen off, and it disappears when you turn the screen on.
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I don’t have the measurements, but it’s a sizable product. It’s more in line with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (6.24 by 2.87 by 0.35 inches) than it is the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (6.11 by 3.00 by 0.43 inches). It’s definitely not as thin as the Z Fold 7 and is closer in thickness to the Pixel. I wouldn’t say it’s too heavy, either, and it was easy to hold and use in the short time I had with it at Motorola’s event space. The hinge feels nice and smooth, with no grinding or other evidence that it’s not up to snuff.
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Both the outer and inner screens look great. They are bright, sharp, and packed with a high pixel density to make everything look good. I was pleased with the quality I saw when I sampled a few YouTube videos and thought there was plenty of brightness. I don’t think anyone will want a sharper, brighter screen. It has a typical assortment of buttons for managing the volume and screen, a USB-C port for charging, and a SIM tray for connecting to your preferred 5G network.
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The software appeared to be standard Android from Motorola. It ships with Android 16, and I can presume that it will benefit from several years of security and software updates. I didn’t see too much software on board that was specific to the folding form factor, and Motorola didn’t share any information about special features it may have developed for the device. You can run at least three apps at a time on the main display and have access to Google Gemini.
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What’s interesting is that Motorola also announced a stylus for the phone. The accessory, which is sold separately, comes in a charging case and works in conjunction with the inner screen to take notes and make sketches. Motorola said the stylus has 4,096 levels of pressure, it connects via Bluetooth 5.3, has an IP55 rating for protection against dust and water, includes a multi-colored LED, and has a latency of just 5.3ms. I really liked the charging case and found that it worked well in some quick tests.
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But it will be a long time to wait for both. The phone and stylus won’t reach the market until mid-year, which gives Motorola a lot of time to refine it and make tweaks. I look forward to learning more about the Razr Fold and its stylus in the months ahead.
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Eric Zeman
Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics
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I’m PCMag’s managing editor for consumer electronics content, overseeing an experienced team of reviewers and product testers. I’ve been covering technology for about 25 years. Prior to PCMag, I worked at outlets such as Android Authority, Fortune, InformationWeek, and Phonescoop.