Motorola Razr 50 Release Date, Price & Specs

Motorola’s Razr was one of the iconic phones of the early 2000s, but its modern take on a classic flip phone has been a hit in recent years.

Of course, the key difference is that modern Razr handsets don’t have a physical number pad. As foldable phones, they combine a folding internal screen with a secondary cover display.

In 2023, Motorola released two versions for the first time: the Razr 40 (Razr (2023) in North America) and Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+ (2023) in North America).

A year later, the Lenovo-owned company is back with their successors, and there are some serious upgrades to talk about.

When will the Motorola Razr 50 be released?

Motorola officially announced the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra at an event on 25 June 2024. As of July 2024, both phones are now available to buy in the UK.

Nothing has been revealed regarding US availability, though only the Ultra (rebranded as Razr+ (2023)) launched there last year.

As a reminder, here are the release dates of the previous models:

However, that is not all. Motorola is also reportedly working on a new addition to its Razr lineup, the Razr 50s, which has been spotted with HDR10+ certification (via MySmartPrice).

While no specific details or leaks about the device’s specs have emerged, the name suggests it could be an affordable variant of the Razr 50, potentially with downgraded features to reduce its price.

However, it’s not a model we’ve seen in the Razr family before and there’s also speculation it could turn out to be an upgraded version.

How much does the Motorola Razr 50 cost?

So far, we only have confirmed pricing in the UK.

The regular Razr 50 will start at £799, which is the exact same as the Razr 40 was at launch. It’ll also be available on contract via Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone, though details are yet to be confirmed.

Meanwhile, the Razr 50 Ultra will set you back £999, which is actually £50 cheaper than the Razr 40 Ultra. Giffgaff (from £37.06 per month), Vodafone (from £28 per month), Three (from £48 per month) and Carphone Warehouse/Currys (from £29.99 per month on iD Mobile) are all selling the phone on contract, with EE being added on 19 July.

For context, here are the launch prices of the previous models:

What specs and features does the Motorola Razr 50 have?

Both the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra have now launched, meaning we know almost everything about them. Let’s start with the Ultra model.

Razr 50 Ultra

In its attempts to beat Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6, the Razr 50 Ultra is an ambitious releases from Motorola. Compared to the Razr 40 Ultra, it’s an upgrade in several key areas.

Perhaps the most noticeable is the cover display, which has increased in size from 3.6 inches to 4 inches. That matches what Honor has included on its Magic V Flip, which remains exclusive to China at the time of writing.

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

Unlike the Galaxy Z Flip 5, there were already no restrictions on the apps you could use on this cover display. But it’s now even more functional, with direct integration with the Google Gemini AI app (free three-month trial of Gemini Advanced included), which can be accessed by pressing and holding the power button (which still doubles as a fingerprint sensor).

New dedicated Google Photos, Spotify, and Bose panels have also been added to the cover screen, which now has a slightly higher 1272 x 1080 resolution. Inside, the 1272 x 1080 6.9-inch display is largely unchanged, with both still 165Hz AMOLED panels.

Another area that’s received significant upgrades are the cameras. The main lens has been upgraded from a 12Mp sensor to a 50Mp one, while the 13Mp ultrawide has been ditched in favor of a 50Mp 2x telephoto. For some people, the loss of the ultrawide will be a disappointment, but the quality of zoom shots should improve dramatically.

The cameras also benefit from a range of AI features that are built into Motorola’s version of Android 14. These include photo enhancements, better action shots, and long exposure modes, alongside more general personalized summaries and reminder tools.

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

Hannah Cowton / Foundry

At the top of the internal screen, you get the same 32Mp lens as before, which also supports face unlock as a convenient (albeit less secure) alternative to the fingerprint sensor.