Motorola Razr 50: A Significant Upgrade Arrives This Summer
Motorola is set to unveil its next-generation foldable phone, the Razr 50, on June 25 in China. This latest iteration promises substantial improvements over its predecessor, particularly in the external display department.
Key Upgrades:
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Massive Cover Screen: The Razr 50 will feature a 3.6-inch external OLED display, a dramatic increase from the Razr 40's 1.5-inch screen. This larger cover display should greatly enhance the phone's functionality when closed.
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New Processor: Powering the device will be MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 7300X chipset. While not yet officially announced, Geekbench results suggest performance comparable to Qualcomm's mid-range Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.
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Improved Cameras: The main camera gets a boost to 50MP, accompanied by a 13MP secondary sensor (likely an ultrawide lens).
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Familiar Internals: The Razr 50 retains the 4,200 mAh battery capacity of its predecessor. It will ship with Android 14 out of the box.
Specifications at a Glance:
- Main Display: 6.9-inch pOLED, 1080x2640 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- Cover Display: 3.63-inch OLED, 1056x1066 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300X
- RAM: Up to 16GB
- Storage: Up to 1TB
- Main Camera: 50MP
- Secondary Camera: 13MP
- Selfie Camera: 32MP
- Battery: 4,200 mAh (marketed capacity)
- Charging: 33W wired
- Dimensions (unfolded): 171.3 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm
- Weight: 188g
What to Expect
The Razr 50 appears to be a solid upgrade in the mid-range foldable market. The significantly larger cover display addresses a major limitation of the previous model, potentially allowing for more functionality without opening the device.
While the processor isn't top-of-the-line, it should provide adequate performance for most users. The camera system also sees improvements, though we'll need to wait for real-world tests to gauge its capabilities.
Motorola plans to launch the Razr 50 internationally in July, alongside a higher-end Razr 50 Ultra model. Pricing details are not yet available, but it will be interesting to see if Motorola maintains similar price points to the previous generation.
Stay tuned for more details and hands-on impressions following the official launch on June 25.
