The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola’s midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it.
The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset — two years old at this point — with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its silicon-carbon battery offers a 4,500mAh capacity compared to the 4,000mAh capacity on last year’s model, which is a significant boost.
But that’s its biggest improvement. The main camera hardware is unchanged, but Motorola swapped the previous generation’s 50-megapixel 2x telephoto for a 50-megapixel ultrawide. This feels like the right call; you can crop your way to a decent 2x photo, but there’s no replacement for a wider lens. The Razr’s finish and color options are down from two to just one: mountain view, a deep green with a woven texture. Honestly, I like it better than last year’s mocha mousse and hot pink options.
The entry-level 2026 Razr is $799 and comes with less storage than last year’s model: 128GB, down from 256GB. This phone at least gets a slight chip bump: a Dimensity 7450X compared to the 7400X on the 2025 Razr. It also gets an ultrawide upgrade, from a 13-megapixel sensor up to 50-megapixels. All three Razr devices are IP48-rated, meaning they’re protected against water immersion but not dust.
The standard Razr also meets MIL-STD 810H standards for protection in extreme temperatures, humid conditions, and against drops. It too sees a modest increase in battery capacity, from 4,500mAh to 4,800mAh. And like last year, the entry-level Razr comes in the widest range of colors and textured finishes, from a “woven-inspired” hematite that feels more rubbery than I expected to a light-catching bright white. They’ll be available for preorder on May 14th and go on sale May 21st.
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