Motorola Unveils 2026 Razr Lineup With Price Increases Across All Models
Motorola announced four new Razr phones for 2026: the base Razr ($799), Razr+ ($1,099), Razr Ultra ($1,499), and its first book-style foldable, the Razr Fold ($1,899). All models feature larger batteries using silicon-carbon technology and will be available for pre-order May 14, with sales starting May 21. The lineup sees significant price increases across the board despite modest hardware upgrades.
Motorola's 2026 Razr Series Launch
Motorola announced its complete 2026 Razr lineup, featuring four phones including the first Razr Fold book-style foldable. All models ship with Android 16 and Gorilla Glass Ceramic upgrades.
Base Model Razr (2026)
- Price: $799 (up $100 from 2025)
- Key upgrades: MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery, 50MP ultrawide camera (upgraded from 13MP), 120Hz inner display
- Trade-off: Storage reduced from 256GB to 128GB; no microSD support
- Colors: Hematite, Violet Ice, Sporting Green, Bright White
Razr+ (2026)
- Price: $1,099 (up $100 from 2025)
- Changes: Nearly identical to predecessors; 4,500mAh battery, swapped telephoto for 50MP ultrawide, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (unchanged)
- Storage/RAM: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (same as 2025)
- Color: Single Pantone Mountain View with jacquard finish
Razr Ultra (2026)
- Price: $1,499 (up $200 from 2025)
- Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5,000mAh battery, triple 50MP cameras, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- New: Orient Blue (Alcantara) and Cocoa (wood veneer) finishes
- Note: No carrier release; unlocked only
Razr Fold (2026)
- Price: $1,899 (vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $1,999)
- Type: Motorola's first book-style foldable
- Key positioning: Undercuts Samsung by $100
Availability
- Pre-orders: May 14, 2026
- Sale date: May 21, 2026
- Where: Best Buy, Amazon, Motorola.com (plus carriers for base/Plus models)
Industry Context
Motorola's price increases reflect the ongoing RAM cost crisis impacting the entire smartphone industry. However, all three clamshell models benefit from silicon-carbon battery technology, which allows larger capacity without increasing physical footprint—critical for foldables with dual displays and complex hinges.