Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (AKA Razr+ 2024) and Motorola Razr 50 (AKA Razr 2024) Bring Exciting Features and Enhancements to Foldable Flip Smartphones

I’m in Brooklyn today for the motorola launch event for the exciting update to the 2024 razr family, which includes the motorola razr 50 ultra (also known as the razr+ 2024) and the motorola razr 50 (aka the razr 2024). Both foldable flip smartphones have a sleek, fashionable design, and they offer powerful AI-driven functions to bring a fresh, exciting experience when using them, coupled with excellent performance and capable cameras.

The motorola razr 50 (razr 2024) is on the left, and the motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) is on the right.

The most notable exterior difference between the two models is that the razr 50 has a 3.6″ exterior display, while the flagship Razr 50 ultra’s exterior boasts a 4″ display.

Compared to the current Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, which only has a 3.4″ display, these are the largest exterior displays currently available in US foldable flip phones.

The motorola razr 50 (razr 2024) is on the left front, with motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) models to the right and behind it.

The new razr models are designed in vibrant colors and premium materials, including vegan leather finishes. The razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) comes in Midnight Blue, Spring Green, and Peach Fuzz; the razr 50 (razr 2024) is available in Beach Sand, Koala Grey, and Spritz Orange.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects both devices, and they are water-resistant, being able to withstand being submerged in up to almost 5′ of water for 30 minutes.

The revamped hinge design allows for easier one-handed operation, and the internal 6.9″ pOLED display offers versatile Flex View positions for hands-free photo and video capture. The new Photo Booth feature can stitch four photos together into a shareable collage.

With these new external screens, your experience using one of these flip phones while closed will be even better. The external displays can run full apps and offer new customization options, including Style Sync, which matches wallpapers to your outfit, Magic Canvas, which generates images based on text prompts, and several clock faces.

These exterior displays also support Google Photos, so you can manage your images and videos without opening the phone. The displays also include dedicated panels for Spotify and Bose devices, so you’ll have convenient controls when listening to music.

Without opening the phone to the main 6.9″ display, you can also access Google’s Gemini app for things like getting step-by-step instructions on a project, help planning trips and activities, or even assistance when writing thank-you notes or emails. You can also use Gemini to help when brainstorming ideas or to seamlessly access information from Google apps and services like Maps, YouTube, Flights, Gmail, and Drive.

When you purchase one of the new razr models, motorola is throwing in a three-month subscription to Gemini Advanced, which includes 2 TB of cloud storage and access to Google’s most advanced AI models through the Google One AI Premium plan, so right off the bat you’ll be able to put the app to the test and see what it can do for you.

The new razr devices come with motorola’s Hello UX software, which offers personalized experiences, advanced ecosystem connectivity, and comprehensive security settings.

Upcoming AI features will include prioritized summaries of communications, instant conversation recording, and memory-capturing capabilities, which should be fun to check out.

So, let’s talk about each model!

The motorola razr 50 ultra (AKA razr+ 2024)

The motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and a vegan leather back, and a high-strength aluminum frame supports it.

When open, the razr 50 ultra measures 6.75″ long by 2.91″ wide by 0.28″ thick. When closed, it measures 3.47″ long by 2.91″ wide by 0.6″ thick and weighs 6.67 ounces. It is water-resistant with an IPX8 rating and is available in Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz, and Hot Pink.

The motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform and runs on Android 14. It includes 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.

The main display is a 6.9″ Full HD+ pOLED screen with a 2640 x 1080 resolution and a pixel density of 413 ppi. It features LTPO technology, is foldable, supports HDR10+, has a 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.

The touch sampling rate is 220Hz, which increases to 300Hz when in game mode. The display can reach a peak brightness of 3000 nits for easy viewing even in bright sunlight.

The external display is a 4″ pOLED screen with a 1272 x 1080 resolution and a pixel density of 417 ppi. This flexible AMOLED display also supports HDR10+, a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. The touch sampling rate is 120Hz, which can go up to 165Hz in game mode. The peak brightness for the external display is 2400 nits.

The razr 50 ultra’s front shooting system includes a 32-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The cameras support various shooting modes, including portrait, photo booth, and dual capture, and feature AI enhancements such as auto night vision and gesture capture.

The rear includes a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). There is also a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture, offering 2x optical zoom. The main camera supports multiple shooting modes, including long exposure, dual capture, and night vision, while the telephoto lens offers modes like super zoom and live filter.

For video recording, the main camera can capture 4K UHD at 60fps or 30fps and 4K UHD HDR10+ at 30fps with electronic image stabilization (EIS). It also supports slow-motion recording at 960fps, 240fps, and 120fps in Full HD.

The front camera can record 4K UHD videos at 60fps or 30fps and Full HD videos at the same frame rates. Additional video modes include night vision, timelapse with Hyperlapse, and adaptive stabilization.

The razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) has a 4000mAh non-removable battery that supports 45W TurboPower charging, though the charger is sold separately. It also supports 15W and 5W reverse wireless charging, so you can use it to charge your earbuds.

The phone has several sensors, including a fingerprint reader, proximity and light sensors, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an eCompass, a hall sensor, and a barometer.

You can personalize your experience with customizable themes, fonts, colors, and icon shapes. It also offers a range of gestures for quick actions and enhanced security features through Moto Secure. Thanks to the attentive display feature, the display can stay on while looking at it, and the device supports Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience.

The box includes a USB Type-C cable, guides, and a SIM tool. The razr 50 ultra supports eSIM and physical SIM cards and offers comprehensive location services like GPS and GLONASS.

In the United States, the motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024) will retail for $999.99, but prices may vary between carriers. It will be available for pre-order at T-Mobile, AT&T, motorola.com, Amazon, and Best Buy starting on July 10th. It will be sold at T-Mobile and AT&T and will be available universally unlocked at the motorola site, Amazon, and Best Buy starting on July 24th.

In Canada, it will retail for $1299.99. It will be available for pre-order at motorola.ca starting on July 10th and from select carriers and retailers beginning on July 24th.

The motorola razr 50 (AKA razr 2024)

The motorola razr 50 features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and a vegan leather back framed by high-strength aluminum. When open, it measures 6.74″ long by 2.91″ wide by 0.29″ thick. When closed, it is 3.47″ long by 2.91″ wide by 0.62″ thick, and it weighs about 6.63 ounces.

The smartphone is water-resistant with an IPX8 rating and comes in three colors: Koala Grey, Beach Sand, and Spritz Orange.

The external display is a 3.6″ pOLED screen with a 1056 x 1066 resolution and a pixel density of 413 ppi. This flexible AMOLED display supports HDR10+ and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. The peak brightness for the external display is 1700 nits.

The Motorola razr 50’s main display is a 6.9″ Full HD+ pOLED screen with a 2640 x 1080 resolution and a pixel density of 413 ppi. This foldable AMOLED display supports HDR10+, has a 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, and features a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smooth visuals.

The touch sampling rate can reach up to 300Hz in game mode, and the display’s peak brightness is 3000 nits, so it will be highly visible even in bright light.

Under the hood, the razr 50 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor with Android 14. It has 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The razr 50’s front includes a 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. It includes shooting modes such as portrait, photo booth, and dual capture, along with AI features like auto smile and gesture capture.

The rear camera system includes a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide/macro camera with a 120-degree field of view.

The main camera’s shooting modes include portrait, pro, and night vision, while the ultra-wide/macro camera supports features like photo booth and burst shot.

From left to right: motorola razr 50 (razr 2024), motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024), motorola razr 50 (razr 2024), and a motorola razr 50 ultra (razr+ 2024).

For video capture, the main camera can record 4K UHD videos at 30fps and Full HD videos at 60fps or 30fps. The wide and macro lenses also support 4K UHD video recording at 30fps. The front camera can record 4K UHD videos at 30fps and Full HD videos at 60fps or 30fps. Additional video shooting modes include timelapse with Hyperlapse, super slow motion, dual capture, and adaptive stabilization.

The razr 50 has a 4200mAh battery that supports 30W TurboPower and 15W wireless charging; a 33W charger is sold separately. The smartphone’s sensors include a fingerprint reader, proximity and light sensors, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an eCompass, and a barometer.

You can personalize your razr 50 experience with customizable themes, fonts, colors, and more. The phone supports various gestures for quick actions and comes with Moto Secure for enhanced security.

The display features an attentive mode that stays on while you are looking at it, and the device includes dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience.

The razr 50 comes with a USB Type-C cable, guides, and a SIM tool in the box. It supports eSIM and physical SIM cards and includes location services like GPS and GLONASS.

In the United States, the new motorola razr 50 (razr 2024) will retail for $699.99, though your price may vary depending on the carrier. It will be available for pre-order at T-Mobile starting on July 10th and unlocked at motorola.com, Amazon, and Best Buy starting on July 24th.

It will also be on sale at T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, and Xfinity Mobile starting on July 24th, followed by Cricket, Spectrum Mobile, Straight Talk, Total by Verizon, Visible, Google Fi Wireless, Optimum Mobile, and UScellular starting on July 25th, and available from Boost Mobile later this summer.

moto tag

Motorola has also introduced the moto tag, a Bluetooth LE tag with Ultra Wideband that helps you locate your possessions through Google’s Find My Device network.

The moto tag is sleek, secure, easy to use, and works with most Android smartphones. It uses the Google Find My Device network and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology to offer precise tracking, especially when paired with an Android phone that supports UWB, like the motorola edge 50 ultra.

The moto tag allows you to locate tagged items such as keys, wallets, and luggage through the Find My Device app, which has a global reach. It also includes a feature that enables youto find a misplaced smartphone by pressing a button on the tag, making the phone ring.

The moto tag always considers your privacy. It integrates with the Google Find My Device network, which ensures your location data is end-to-end encrypted. Only the tag owner or those they share the tag with can view its location.

The moto tag is also compatible with unknown tracker alerts on  Android and iOS, giving you extra protection against unwanted tracking. You can also perform manual scans to check for any tags that may be following them.

The moto tag has a multifunctional button that can ring your smartphone and also act as a remote shutter for taking photos, which will come in handy for capturing pictures without holding the phone if you are using the new motorola razr in flex view mode.

Setup is straightforward with Google Fast Pair, which quickly connects the tag to your smartphone. The moto tag app allows you to customize settings, such as changing tag names, adjusting alert volumes, and checking battery life.

Designed to fit most third-party accessories, which I am taking to mean the plethora already out there for the Apple AirTag, the Moto Tag has an IP67 rating; it is resistant to dust, dirt, and water immersion of up to 3′ for 30 minutes. It runs on a CR2032 battery that lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable.

You can keep an eye out for the moto tag on the motorola site.