Motorola has just announced a significant expansion of its Australian lineup, including a book-style foldable smartphone. Called the motorola razr fold, it joins the new motorola razr 70 ultra and a pair of Swarovski-adorned luxury devices as part of what is easily the most ambitious local launch Motorola has put together in years.
The razr fold unfolds to an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display which is the brightest interior display Motorola claims is available on any foldable right now. The 6.6-inch external screen means you’re not left squinting at a tiny cover panel when the device is closed. There is also the inclusion of Sound by Bose technology, which Motorola says makes this the only foldable on the market with that audio partnership baked in. That sounds like a great feat to have.
On the camera side, Motorola is offering a triple-camera setup anchored by a 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 main sensor. The DXOMARK Gold Label recognition for imaging puts it at the top of the foldable camera rankings which is a meaningful claim if it holds up in real-world use. There’s also a 50MP periscope telephoto lens capable of up to 100x Super Zoom Pro, a 50MP ultrawide lens with Macro Vision, and two selfie cameras: a 32MP internal one and a 20MP shooter on the cover display. Dolby Vision video recording in up to 8K rounds out an impressive spec sheet on paper.
Battery life has historically been one of the trade-offs you make with foldables, but Motorola offers a 6000mAh cell which is one of the largest in any foldable available today. And it’s paired with 80W TurboPower charging. The company claims over 43 hours of battery life from a full charge. Powering everything is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, and the device also supports the moto pen ultra for stylus input on the large internal display. Seven years of Android OS and security updates are also promised, which is becoming table stakes for premium Android devices but is still worth noting.
The motorola razr 70 ultra, meanwhile, is Motorola’s flip-phone flagship and the most powerful razr the brand has built. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform and introduces a triple 50MP camera system with a LOFIC sensor, which Motorola says captures up to six times more dynamic range than a conventional sensor. Its 4.0-inch external display offers full app access without unfolding, and a 5000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 68W TurboPower charging is claimed to deliver over 36 hours of use. The design features a titanium-reinforced hinge and is available in a PANTONE Orient Blue finish with Alcantara texture.
Rounding out the launch are the motorola signature and moto buds 2 plus, both adorned with Swarovski crystals and finished in PANTONE Violet Indigo as the latest additions to Motorola’s Brilliant Collection. These are clearly aimed at buyers who want their tech to double as an accessory, and the 3D-quilted crystal pattern on the signature in particular looks striking in press imagery.
At A$2,799 for the razr fold, it’s priced at the upper end of the premium Android market, roughly in line with competing book-style foldables but a significant ask. The razr 70 ultra comes in at A$1,999, and the motorola signature lands at A$1,799. From what I can see, all three are premium plays, and Motorola clearly isn’t chasing the budget segment here.
The motorola razr fold in PANTONE Blackened Blue and PANTONE Lily White is available for pre-order now until 15 July at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, with Telstra pre-order opening on 7 July. The motorola razr 70 ultra in PANTONE Orient Blue is also available for pre-order at both retailers until 15 July. The motorola signature and moto buds 2 plus Swarovski edition are exclusive to Telstra and will be available from 7 July.
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