Motorola has expanded its foldable line-up with the introduction of the Razr 70 series, comprising the Razr 70 Ultra, Razr 70 Plus, and Razr 70. The launch follows the earlier debut of the Razr Fold at Lenovo Tech World, signalling the brand’s continued push into premium foldable innovation.

With this new generation, Motorola is doubling down on what made the Razr iconic—its compact design—while adding more advanced performance, improved durability, and a growing suite of AI-powered features. The result is a foldable range that aims to balance everyday practicality with flagship-level capability.

Compact form, big personality

The Razr’s signature flip design remains front and centre, offering a pocket-friendly form factor that transitions seamlessly into a full-sized smartphone experience. Whether it’s quick interactions on the outer display or immersive use on the main screen, the Razr 70 family is designed for flexibility without compromise.

The Razr 70 Ultra and Razr 70 Plus both feature a 4.0-inch external display that goes far beyond basic notifications. With a 165Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3000 nits, users can run full apps, reply to messages, and even play games without unfolding the device. Motorola has also added deeper customisation, including interactive panels, widgets, and video wallpapers.

Hands-free interaction is another notable addition. Users can wake the display, silence alarms, or trigger Google Gemini using simple gestures or voice commands, making the external screen more functional than ever.

Flagship displays inside and out

Unfold the Razr 70 Ultra, and you’re greeted with a 6.96-inch Extreme AMOLED display—one of the largest in any flip-style foldable. It delivers rich contrast, 10-bit colour with over a billion shades, and Pantone-validated accuracy for more natural skin tones. HDR peak brightness reaches an impressive 5000 nits, ensuring vivid highlights and excellent visibility even in challenging lighting.

The Razr 70 Plus closely follows, with a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel enhanced with Dolby Vision, offering vibrant colours and high contrast for media consumption. Meanwhile, the standard Razr 70 also sports a 6.9-inch display, paired with a slightly smaller 3.63-inch outer screen that still supports full app functionality.

Across the range, a 165Hz refresh rate keeps everything feeling fast and fluid, whether scrolling, gaming, or watching video. Audio is equally considered, with Snapdragon Sound and Dolby-enhanced stereo speakers delivering a more immersive experience.

Premium design meets durability

Motorola has leaned heavily into materials and finishes this year, giving each model a distinct personality. The Razr 70 Ultra stands out with options like Alcantara in Pantone Orient Blue and a natural wood veneer finish in Pantone Cocoa, offering a unique tactile feel rarely seen in smartphones.

The Razr 70 Plus introduces a woven jacquard-inspired finish, while the Razr 70 comes in a range of Pantone-curated colours, including Hematite, Violet Ice, Sporting Green, and Bright White.

Available from Motorola.com, Motorola.ie and other stores.

Beyond aesthetics, durability has also been improved. All models feature a titanium-reinforced hinge, refined over multiple generations, alongside stronger glass protection. The Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Ceramic for improved drop resistance, while the other models rely on Gorilla Glass Victus for everyday durability.

Smarter cameras with AI at the core

Photography is another major focus, with Motorola integrating AI more deeply across the camera system.

The Razr 70 Ultra leads the pack with a 50MP main sensor featuring improved dynamic range, capable of capturing significantly more detail in both highlights and shadows. Optical image stabilisation and faster autofocus ensure sharp results, while Dolby Vision capture brings more cinematic quality to video.

A 50MP ultrawide and macro lens adds versatility, and the internal 50MP selfie camera benefits from AI-driven scene detection and optimisation.

The Razr 70 Plus and Razr 70 both feature dual 50MP rear cameras, alongside a 32MP internal camera for selfies and video calls. While slightly less advanced than the Ultra, they still offer strong performance across a range of shooting scenarios.

Motorola has also introduced several AI-driven features, including:

• Group Shot, which blends multiple frames to ensure everyone looks their best
• Frame Match, helping users recreate the perfect composition
• Signature Style, which learns editing preferences over time
• Camcorder Rotate to Zoom, enabling gesture-based zoom control during video recording

Flex View continues to be a standout feature, allowing the phone to act as its own tripod for hands-free photography and creative angles. 

AI that adapts to you

AI plays a central role across the Razr 70 series, powered by Motorola’s evolving “moto ai” platform. Features like “Catch Me Up” summarise notifications, while “Next Move” suggests contextual actions based on user behaviour.

Motorola is also embracing a multi-platform AI approach. Google Gemini is integrated for writing, brainstorming, and conversational assistance, while Microsoft Copilot adds productivity tools across documents and workflows. Perplexity’s AI-powered search is also onboard, offering real-time answers with cited sources.

The aim is clear: give users flexibility in how they interact with AI, rather than locking them into a single ecosystem.

Performance and battery life

Under the hood, the Razr 70 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, delivering flagship-level performance with enhanced AI processing and improved efficiency. It’s backed by a 5000mAh battery, promising over a day of usage, along with 68W fast charging and wireless charging support.

The Razr 70 Plus runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, paired with a 4500mAh battery and slightly slower—but still fast—charging options. Meanwhile, the Razr 70 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X, focusing on balanced performance and efficiency with a 4800mAh battery.

Across all models, Motorola is leveraging silicon-carbon battery technology to maintain strong battery life without increasing device thickness.

Availability and pricing

The Razr 70 Ultra is priced at £1,199.99 / €1,299.99, while the Razr 70 comes in at £799.99 / €899.99. Availability from Motorola.com, Motorola.ie, Argos, JLP, Amazon, Littlewoods, AO, EE, Vodafone, Three, GiffGaff, Selfridges, Currys.

Final thoughts

With the Razr 70 series, Motorola isn’t just iterating—it’s refining. The combination of improved durability, more capable external displays, stronger cameras, and deeper AI integration makes this one of the most compelling foldable line-ups to date.

For users who want flagship performance in a compact, stylish form factor, the Razr 70 family makes a strong case for flip phones in 2026.