Motorola has a couple of new phones to show off at CES, and at least one of them lacks any kind of hinge. The new Motorola Signature looks like the company’s most promising non-Razr flagship in ages, but unfortunately, you might not get a chance to try it for yourself.
Let’s start with the good.
The Motorola Signature is trying to exude a certain sense of poise and professionalism, with both its name and its two colorways mirroring a boardroom more than the colorful, Pantone-friendly hues seen with the Razr. Whether or not you like its look and feel is really going to come down to how you feel about its finishes. While I found the black model easy on the eyes and comfortable in the hands, I was less sold on the bronze-esque gold variant. Your mileage, of course, may vary.
Although it’s not as ultra-thin as some of 2025’s smartphones, the Signature is surprisingly thin. Its 6.99mm profile also extends to its weight, delivering a device that feels significantly slimmer than the 186-gram figure on its spec sheet would suggest. Despite the lack of an “Edge” branding, Motorola is continuing with its go-to quad-curved design, with all four sides of the display rolling over into the phone’s frame. This very much feels like a follow-up to that series of smartphones, with a bit of the ThinkPhone’s business-first priorities thrown into the mix.
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While I can’t think of a device that directly correlates to Motorola’s design here, the closest comparison point is the OnePlus 10 series. The square camera module, the grid-shaped lens layout, the matte soft-touch finish — if you’ve missed that era of OnePlus these past few years, the Signature might be capable of filling that hole in your heart. Frankly, though, I felt the design looked a little dated compared to the current market; when you’re looking back at years-old hardware to find something similar, you know it’s a throwback.
As far as its specs go, this isn’t quite the OnePlus 15 killer you might be hoping for, but it’s not too far off. A 6.8-inch AMOLED display leads the way, and in person, it looks every bit as vivid and crisp as you’d hope for. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 isn’t as blazing fast as the Elite, but it should deliver all of the power you need for years to come. The triple-50MP lens arrangement sounds promising on paper, as long as the processing holds up to snuff. And unlike some of its competitors, you’ll find a 5,200mAh silicon-carbon battery keeping everything powered.
But the big change comes to its software policy. For the first time, Motorola is matching the seven-year software support metric currently held by Google and Samsung for both OS and security updates. It’s unclear if this policy is coming to other Moto devices; today’s announcement specifically refers to it as a “considerable perk” for Signature owners. Timeliness also plays a big role in Motorola improving its reputation here; we’ll have to see if Android 17 reaches this device a little sooner than usual.
Motorola’s new device is coming to “select countries across Europe” later in 2026, with a starting price of €999; availability in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions will follow. Unfortunately, despite a pretty promising specs sheet — not to mention that long-awaited extended support window — the Motorola Signature isn’t planned to launch in the US. If you’re looking to get your Moto fix in North America, you’ll need to turn to the company’s Razr lineup.
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