Apple Opens Pre-Orders for Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo on Friday October 16 2026 at 5:00 a.m. PDT, making it official across more than 70 countries and regions. This is Apple's first foldable smartphone, and it starts at $1,999. Customer deliveries and in-store availability begin one week later on October 23. We wrote back in July about analyst concerns over limited launch supply, and those concerns appear to have been well-founded given how quickly early delivery slots moved.
The Design
The iPhone Duo is a book-style foldable. Closed, you get a 5.4-inch outer cover display that covers roughly 90 percent of the usable screen area of an iPhone 18 Pro. Open it flat and you have a 7.6-inch inner folding display that is 50 percent larger than an iPhone 18 Pro Max screen, with a minimal central crease. Apple says the unfolded Duo is the thinnest iPhone chassis it has ever built.
The hinge is precision stainless steel and titanium, and the device carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance up to six metres for 30 minutes. It launches in two finishes: Star White and Night Sky.
Silicon, Battery, and Cameras
The A20 Pro chip powers the device alongside a dual-cell battery distributed across both halves of the chassis to balance weight. It supports 25W Qi2 wireless charging, MagSafe accessories, and rapid wired charging.
The camera system is adapted specifically for the foldable form factor. A 48MP Fusion main camera and a 48MP Fusion ultra-wide cover the rear. The front camera setup is where it gets interesting: a Center Stage camera on the outer cover display automatically frames selfies in portrait or landscape without needing to rotate the phone, while an under-display FaceTime camera sits beneath the 7.6-inch inner screen for hands-free video calls when the phone is propped open in laptop posture.
iOS 27 Multitasking
iOS 27 on the Duo is built around the larger canvas. Full Split View lets you run two full-sized apps side by side or drag and drop content between them. StandBy mode runs persistently on either the inner or outer display even when unplugged, turning the device into an interactive desk clock, photo frame, or widget dashboard. Siri AI can be pinned alongside active documents to summarise on-screen content and run multi-step automations across apps.
Pricing and How to Buy
| iPhone Duo 256GB | $1,999 |
| iPhone Duo 512GB | $2,199 |
| iPhone Duo 1TB | $2,399 |
| iPhone Duo 2TB | $2,599 |
Carrier trade-in promotions from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon offer up to $1,200 in bill credits over 36 months when trading in an iPhone 14 Pro Max or higher. Apple Card Monthly Installments offer 0 percent APR over 24 months with 3 percent Daily Cash back upfront. Apple Upgrade via Klarna starts at $57.99 per month on a 24-month lease with annual upgrade eligibility.
Official accessories launching alongside include the iPhone Duo Folio with an integrated kickstand at $99 and the two-part iPhone Duo Case at $49. Pre-orders are live now at Apple.com with delivery and in-store availability from October 23.
Samsung Called Their Old Design the Ultra and You Should Ask Yourself Why
Something interesting happened at Galaxy Unpacked London on July 22 and most people walked right past it. Samsung announced two book-style foldables simultaneously for the first time, which was the headline. But look a little closer at which device got which name and a very deliberate story starts to emerge.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the tall, narrow foldable. The one that looks exactly like every Galaxy Z Fold that came before it. The design Samsung has shipped since 2019. That is the Ultra.
The Galaxy Z Fold8, the standard model, the cheaper one, is the brand new wider 4:3 design that Samsung spent years developing. The one that reviewers are calling the most approachable and natural foldable Samsung has ever made. The one that production data suggests Samsung is manufacturing in higher volumes than either of its siblings. That is the regular.
Read that again. The new design is the standard. The old design is the Ultra. In what world does that make sense from a product perspective? In exactly one world: the one where Apple is about to call their first foldable the iPhone Ultra.
The Setup
Apple's foldable iPhone has been one of the worst kept secrets in the industry for the better part of two years. The dimensions have been circulating in supply chain reports since early 2025: a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal display when unfolded. A wider, more tablet-like form factor. Sound familiar? It should. It is almost identical to the Galaxy Z Fold8's wider 4:3 design that Samsung just positioned as their entry-level foldable.
Apple is widely expected to call it the iPhone Ultra, a name that until this year carried serious weight in Samsung's own lineup. Galaxy S Ultra devices are Samsung's most powerful, most expensive, most capable flagships. The Ultra badge means something. Or it did, until Samsung quietly reassigned it to a seven-year-old form factor and put their genuinely new design on the cheaper tier.
What Samsung Is Actually Saying
Here is the subtext of Samsung's naming decision, read generously: the Fold8 Ultra is for power users who want maximum screen real estate and a 200MP camera system. The standard Fold8 is for everyone else. The Ultra is premium. The standard is accessible. That is a legitimate product strategy.
Here is the subtext read less generously: Samsung has taken the design that Apple is about to stake their foldable reputation on, shipped it first, priced it lower than their own flagship tier, and positioned it as the mainstream option. When Apple announces the iPhone Ultra in September with a wider tablet-like inner display and a price north of $2,000, Samsung will already have a device with the same form factor available for $1,899 that they are calling the regular one. Not even the best one. Just the Fold8.
That is a very specific kind of burn. The slow, deliberate, corporate kind.
The Production Numbers Tell the Real Story
If you needed any more evidence that Samsung knows exactly what they are doing with the Fold8's positioning, look at the manufacturing volumes. Supply chain reports from just before Unpacked confirmed that Samsung is producing more Galaxy Z Fold8 wide units than either the Fold8 Ultra or the Flip8. You do not ramp production on your entry-level device unless you expect it to be your volume seller. And you do not expect a $1,899 foldable to be your volume seller unless you are anticipating a very specific kind of demand: people who were going to buy an iPhone Ultra but decided to get there first.
Is It a Shot at Apple?
Almost certainly yes. But it is more nuanced than a simple jab. Samsung is not just trolling Apple's name choice. They are making a structural argument about the foldable category that will play out over the next six months. The argument goes like this: the wider form factor is not a premium innovation, it is the natural evolution of what a foldable phone should be. We know this because we are selling it as our standard model. When Apple charges $2,300 for the same basic shape and calls it Ultra, that context will already exist in the market.
Samsung has done this before. The company shipped large-screen phones for years before Apple introduced the iPhone 6 Plus, and when Apple finally arrived at the party Samsung had already normalised the category. The Galaxy Z Fold8 feels like a page from the same playbook, executed with a little more edge this time.
The Irony Samsung Is Counting On
There is one more layer to this worth sitting with. If the iPhone Ultra launches in September with the wider foldable form factor and gets the kind of reception Apple products typically receive, it will drive enormous awareness of that design. People who cannot get an iPhone Ultra at launch, because analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already warned supply will be severely limited, will start looking at alternatives. The most obvious alternative will be a device with essentially the same wider form factor, available right now, for $200 less, made by the company that invented the modern foldable phone.
Samsung did not accidentally name their products this way. Every word on a Samsung stage is deliberate. The Fold8 Ultra exists to own the name before Apple can define it. The standard Fold8 exists to own the form factor before Apple can premium-price it. And the six week head start in London exists so that none of this feels reactive when September arrives.
Whether it works is a different question entirely. But as a piece of competitive strategy, it is genuinely impressive to watch.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Three Foldables, Smart Glasses, and a New Era for Galaxy
Samsung took over London on July 22 for Galaxy Unpacked 2026, and it delivered one of its most packed hardware events in years. Three foldables announced simultaneously, a first in the company's history. Two new Galaxy Watch models. And the debut of Galaxy Glasses, Samsung's first smart eyewear built with Google. The choice of London over the usual New York or San Jose was deliberate, putting Samsung's newest hardware on European shelves a full six weeks before Apple is expected to announce its own foldable iPhone in September. Here is everything that was announced.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The New Flagship
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is Samsung's most ambitious foldable yet and the first time the Ultra designation has appeared on a Galaxy Z device. At just 4.1mm thin when unfolded it is the thinnest Galaxy Z Fold ever made, and the 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display uses Samsung's new Flex Titanium technology to meaningfully reduce the visible crease that has dogged the Fold lineup since the beginning.
The camera system is where Samsung is making its boldest statement. A 200MP ProVisual main sensor sits at the top of a triple camera setup capable of 8K video recording via the APV codec with Cine LUT support. The 50MP ultrawide doubles as a macro camera, and a 10MP 3x optical telephoto rounds out the system. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, backed by a 5000mAh dual battery with 45W wired charging reaching 67% in 30 minutes.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099 in the US. Full specs are on DJs Mobiles.
Galaxy Z Fold8: A Completely Rethought Form Factor
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is arguably the more interesting story. Samsung has abandoned the tall narrow inner display that defined previous Fold generations and replaced it with a wider 4:3 aspect ratio on a 7.6-inch main screen. The result feels closer to a small tablet in the hand, genuinely natural for watching video, gaming, and reading in a way that earlier Folds never quite managed. At 201g it is also the lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever made, with a shorter squarer footprint that is significantly easier to pocket than its predecessors.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers the device across all regions, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The camera steps down to a dual system, a 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, which covers most shooting scenarios comfortably. Battery sits at 4800mAh with 45W wired charging rated for over 26 hours of video playback. The Fold8 starts at $1,899 in the US. Full specs are on DJs Mobiles.
Galaxy Z Flip8: Thinner, Pricier, Familiar
The Galaxy Z Flip8 rounds out the foldable lineup and is the most incremental of the three announcements. The design is virtually unchanged from the Flip 7, though Samsung has managed to slim it down to 6.1mm folded and 180g, making it noticeably more pocketable than its predecessor. The 6.9-inch inner display and 4.1-inch cover screen carry over unchanged, and the cover screen gains deeper AI integration through Now Brief notifications and voice-controlled actions across more than 40 supported apps.
The chipset split returns: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the US, Canada, Australia, and most of Asia, with the Exynos 2600 handling Europe and South Korea. Both configurations ship with 12GB of RAM in 256GB or 512GB storage options. The Flip8 starts at $1,199 in the US, a $100 increase over the Flip 7, with the 512GB model at $1,399. Colours include Graphite, Cream, and Pink, with Mint available exclusively through Samsung.com. Full specs are on DJs Mobiles.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2
Both new smartwatches were confirmed alongside the foldables, and both move to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset for more capable on-device AI processing without leaning on a paired phone. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 addresses the most persistent complaint about the original with a 784mAh battery, a 33% increase over the first Watch Ultra's 590mAh cell. The Galaxy Watch 9 simplifies the lineup by dropping the Classic variant this year, leaving a single design across size options.
Galaxy Glasses: Samsung Enters the Smart Eyewear Market
Galaxy Glasses made their official debut at Unpacked, built in collaboration with Google and powered by Gemini. They integrate with Google Maps, Android apps, and Samsung's broader ecosystem, and unlike most smart glasses on the market, they work with both Android and iOS. The audio-focused model is priced between $379 and $499, sitting directly above Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses at $299. A full camera-equipped version is planned for later in 2026. Samsung is also bundling a six-month Google AI Pro trial with select devices, which includes 5TB of cloud storage.
Availability and Pricing
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | From $2,099 — pre-order open now, available August 7 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | From $1,899 — pre-order open now, available August 7 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | From $1,199 — pre-order open now, available August 7 |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | Pre-order open now, available August 7 |
| Galaxy Watch 9 | Pre-order open now, available August 7 |
| Galaxy Glasses | From $379 — availability to be confirmed |
All three foldables are available to pre-order now through Samsung.com, major retailers including Amazon and Best Buy, and carriers including T-Mobile and Verizon. Full specs for each device are available on DJs Mobiles: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Displays | |
|---|---|
| Main Screen | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2520 px (FHD+), 400 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive, Vision Booster |
| Cover Screen | 4.1" Super AMOLED, 948 x 1048 px, 342 ppi, 60/120Hz, Vision Booster — AI-native FlexWindow |
| Display Tech | Flex Titanium — new high-strength hinge material, stronger frame |
| Protection | IP48 (1.5m freshwater up to 30 min) |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9 (Galaxy AI) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC |
| Dual Camera System | |
| Main (Wide) | 50MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.0µm, 85° FOV, 2x optical-quality zoom — ProVisual Engine |
| Ultrawide | 12MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 123° FOV |
| Front Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 85° FOV |
| Flip Features | Camcorder Grip with Zoom Rocker, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, Dual Recording, FlipShot, Flex Mode hands-free, Mirror View |
| FlexWindow & Galaxy AI | |
| FlexWindow | Full app access without unfolding — Gallery, messaging, tasks, personalized widgets |
| Now Brief | Weather, schedule, notifications, exchange rates, stock updates — personalized daily cards |
| Gemini Intelligence | FlexWindow access via side-key or voice — automation across 40+ apps and services |
| Privacy | Samsung Knox, Knox Vault, KEEP encrypted storage, Personal Data Engine, AI Assistant Activity dashboard |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh Dual Battery (Si/C) |
| Wired Charging | 25W Fast Charging — up to 55% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 15W Fast Wireless Charging (WPC Qi) |
| Reverse | Wireless PowerShare |
| Design & Build | |
| Folded | 75.4 x 85.7 x 13.1 mm |
| Unfolded | 75.4 x 166.9 x 6.1 mm — slimmest & lightest Galaxy Z Flip ever |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Pink — Samsung.com exclusive: Mint |
| Pricing | |
| Starting Price | From $1,199 (US) |
| Availability | Pre-order open now — general sale imminent |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Displays | |
|---|---|
| Main Screen | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1848 x 2448 px (QXGA+), 403 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive, Vision Booster |
| Aspect Ratios | 4:3 (landscape) for gaming & film / 3:4 (portrait) for reading / Cover: 10:16 for short-form content |
| Cover Screen | 5.5" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1248 x 1972 px (WUXGA+), 428 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive, Vision Booster |
| Display Tech | Flex Titanium (titanium-alloy film + enhanced titanium plate — reduces crease, improves durability) |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits — low-reflection display finish |
| Protection | IP48 (1.5m freshwater up to 30 min) |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9 (Galaxy AI) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB / 16GB + 1TB |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC |
| Dual Camera System | |
| Main (Wide) | 50MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.0µm, 85° FOV, 2x optical-quality zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50MP, f/1.9, Quad Pixel AF, 0.7µm, 120° FOV |
| Cover Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 85° FOV |
| Under-Display Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 100° FOV |
| Features | Dual Recording, My FanCam (AI subject tracking & reframe), Nightography |
| Galaxy AI | |
| Features | Now Brief, Now Nudge, Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Notebook, Agentic AI multitasking |
| Privacy | Samsung Knox, Knox Vault, KEEP encrypted storage, Personal Data Engine, AI Assistant Activity dashboard |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh Dual Battery (Si/C) — up to 26+ hours video playback |
| Wired Charging | 45W Fast Charging — up to 63% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 20W Fast Wireless Charging (WPC Qi) |
| Reverse | Wireless PowerShare |
| Design & Build | |
| Folded | 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Unfolded | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm |
| Weight | 201 g — lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender — Samsung.com exclusive: Pistachio |
| Pricing | |
| Starting Price | From $1,899 (US) |
| Availability | Pre-order open now — general sale imminent |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Displays | |
|---|---|
| Main Screen | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2504 x 2256 px (QXGA+), 422 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive, Vision Booster |
| Cover Screen | 6.5" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2520 px (FHD+), 422 ppi, 1–120Hz Adaptive, Vision Booster |
| Display Tech | Flex Titanium (Titanium-alloy film + enhanced titanium plate — reduces crease, improves durability) |
| Protection | IP48 (1.5m freshwater up to 30 min) |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9 (Galaxy AI) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB / 16GB + 1TB |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC |
| Triple ProVisual Camera System | |
| Main (Wide) | 200MP, f/1.7, Quad Pixel AF, OIS, 0.6µm, 85° FOV, 2x optical-quality zoom — HDR in 200MP mode |
| Ultrawide | 50MP, f/1.9, Quad Pixel AF, 0.7µm, 120° FOV — Macro capable |
| Telephoto | 10MP, f/2.4, PDAF, OIS, 1.0µm, 36° FOV, 3x Optical Zoom |
| Cover Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 85° FOV |
| Under-Display Camera | 10MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 100° FOV |
| Video | 8K via APV codec, Cine LUT, Nightography, Dual Recording |
| AI Features | |
| Galaxy AI | Now Brief, Now Nudge (Multi Window), Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Notebook |
| Productivity | AI-powered multitasking via expanded Multi Window, Split View drag-and-drop |
| Privacy | Samsung Knox, Knox Vault, KEEP encrypted storage, Personal Data Engine, AI Assistant Activity dashboard |
| Power | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Dual Battery (Si/C) |
| Wired Charging | 45W Fast Charging — up to 67% in 30 min (dual-path charging architecture) |
| Wireless | 20W Fast Wireless Charging (WPC Qi) |
| Reverse | Wireless PowerShare |
| Design & Build | |
| Folded | 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Unfolded | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm — thinnest Galaxy Z Fold ever |
| Weight | 215 g |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow — Samsung.com exclusive: Green Shadow |
| Pricing | |
| Starting Price | From $2,099 (US) |
| Availability | Pre-order open now — general sale imminent |
Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Is Coming in September but Good Luck Getting One
Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone is finally happening this year, widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra and announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. But if you are already planning to pick one up on launch day, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some important news: you are going to have a very hard time getting one, and you may not even be able to pre-order it in September at all.
The iPhone X Playbook All Over Again
Kuo's latest supply chain survey paints a clear picture. Apple is expected to ship between 7 and 8 million iPhone Ultra units in the second half of 2026, but only 500,000 to 1 million of those will be ready in the third quarter, the window when the device is expected to be announced. For context, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max combined are projected to ship 20 to 22 million units in the same period. The foldable will represent roughly 5 percent of that volume at launch.
The comparison to the iPhone X is deliberate and accurate. In September 2017, Apple announced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X on the same day. The iPhone 8 went on pre-order three days later. The iPhone X did not open for pre-order until October 27, six weeks after the announcement, and did not reach customers until November. Kuo believes the iPhone Ultra could follow an almost identical timeline, with pre-orders potentially not opening until Q4 2026, several weeks after the September announcement.
Why Supply Is So Tight
The constraint is a manufacturing problem rather than a demand problem. Foldable smartphones require flexible OLED panels, ultra-thin glass, precision hinges, and highly complex assembly that is fundamentally harder to produce at scale than a conventional smartphone. Production yields for these components are typically lower, particularly in the early stages of a new design. Apple has reportedly spent years refining its hinge and working to minimise the visible crease, and those engineering innovations make the early production ramp slower than a standard iPhone generation.
Kuo also noted that the commonly cited figure of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, not 2026 shipments alone. In other words, the supply picture for this year is significantly tighter than those headline numbers suggest.
What to Expect From the Device Itself
Based on current leaks and rumours, the iPhone Ultra will feature a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal display when unfolded, giving it roughly the footprint of an iPad mini in your pocket. It will be under 5mm thick when open, making it thinner than the iPhone Air. Pricing is expected to start between $2,299 and $2,499 in the US, placing it well above the iPhone 18 Pro Max and directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Colour options are expected to be limited at launch, with leakers pointing to just two finishes: a classic silver and white, and an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue. A wider colour range would likely follow in a second generation, much like the iPhone X gave way to the iPhone XS with additional finishes the following year.
What This Means for You
Kuo's assessment is straightforward: if you want an iPhone Ultra before the end of 2026, pre-ordering the moment it becomes available is the only reliable path. Delivery times are expected to stretch to four to six weeks or longer immediately after pre-orders open, and Kuo believes scalpers could list the device at a 50 to 100 percent premium given how few units will be available. Getting one through normal retail channels before December is unlikely for most people. By Q1 2027, supply should normalise and the launch buzz will have settled, which Kuo suggests will also give us a much clearer picture of what real-world foldable iPhone demand actually looks like.
Motorola Razr 70 Plus
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Launch | |
|---|---|
| Announced | April 29, 2026 |
| Released | May 21, 2026 (US as Razr+ 2026) |
| Displays | |
| Main Screen | 6.9" Foldable LTPO Extreme AMOLED, 1084 x 2640 px, 165Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Cover Screen | 4.0" LTPS Extreme AMOLED, 1272 x 1080 px, 165Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass (cover/folded side), IP48 (1.5m up to 30 min) |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM / Storage | 12GB / 256GB (no microSD) |
| Dual Camera System | |
| Main (Wide) | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS — Pantone Validated Colour & Skin Tones |
| Ultrawide | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Features | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 5G / 4G | 5G SA/NSA Sub-6GHz, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos (no 3.5mm jack) |
| Security | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Reverse | 5W Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Design & Build | |
| Colors | Pantone Mountain View |
| Price | From $999.99 (US) |
Motorola Razr 70
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Launch | |
|---|---|
| Announced | April 29, 2026 |
| Released | April 29, 2026 (Global) / May 21, 2026 (US as Razr 2026) |
| Displays | |
| Main Screen | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1080 x 2640 px, 413 ppi, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Cover Screen | 3.6" AMOLED, 1056 x 1066 px, 413 ppi, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1700 nits (peak) — Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass (cover/folded side), Titanium Hinge, IP48 (1.5m up to 30 min), MIL-STD-810H |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core (4x 2.6GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB LPDDR5X / 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no microSD) |
| Dual Camera System | |
| Main (Wide) | 50MP, f/1.7, 1/1.95", 0.8µm, OIS — Pantone Validated Colour & Skin Tones |
| Ultrawide | 50MP, f/2.0, 122° FOV, 1/2.76", 1.28µm |
| Front Camera | 32MP, f/2.4, 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 5G / 4G | 5G SA/NSA Sub-6GHz, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos (no 3.5mm jack) |
| Security | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging | 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Design & Build | |
| Unfolded | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.3 mm |
| Folded | 88.1 x 74.0 x 15.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum Frame, Titanium Hinge, Gorilla Glass (folded front) |
| Colors | Pantone Hematite, Pantone Sporting Green, Pantone Bright White |
| Price | From £799.99 / €749.00 |
Motorola’s Razr Fold Is Already Dividing Reviewers
Motorola’s new Razr Fold is already creating debate among reviewers just days after launch coverage began appearing online.
While some reviewers praise the device’s design and battery life, others question whether the nearly $1,900 foldable offers enough to compete with Samsung and Google.
What Reviewers Like
Several early impressions highlight strong hardware design and surprisingly solid battery performance.
Positive feedback includes:
- Premium foldable design
- Large internal display
- Improved battery life
- Better hinge refinement
Some reviewers also say Motorola’s software approach feels cleaner and less bloated compared to competing foldables.
The Biggest Criticism Is the Price
The biggest concern appears to be value.
At around $1,900, several reviewers argue the Razr Fold enters difficult territory against:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold devices
- Google Pixel Fold models
- Premium flagship smartphones
Some reviewers also mention software optimization and app scaling inconsistencies that still affect foldables in general.
Foldables Still Feel Like a Premium Experiment
The Razr Fold also highlights a broader issue across the foldable market.
Foldables continue improving rapidly, but many buyers still struggle to justify the significantly higher pricing compared to traditional flagship phones.
Even so, Motorola’s entry into the book-style foldable category adds another serious competitor to a growing premium market segment.