If you've ever felt that Motorola’s growing lineup of foldable devices lacked something truly “big,” the company has just filled that gap with the long-anticipated unveiling of the Razr Fold.

This marks Motorola’s first book-style foldable smartphone, setting it up as a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. And while the company has chosen to hold back on revealing full specs for now, the Razr Fold’s initial details are already generating plenty of excitement in the tech community.

Specs revealed: limited, but impactful

Motorola has confirmed a few key features for the Razr Fold: an 8.1-inch LTPO main display with 2K resolution, a 6.6-inch cover display, a 50MP main camera using Sony’s LYTIA sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide/macro camera, a 50MP telephoto periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, a 32MP outer selfie camera, and a 20MP inner camera.

The phone will come in two Pantone-certified color options: Blackened Blue and Lily White. It will also support Motorola’s stylus, the Moto Pen Ultra.

Though these are just partial specs, they paint a promising picture. Both screens are slightly larger than those on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (8 inches and 6.5 inches, respectively), offering more space for multitasking and media.

While its main camera may fall short in resolution compared to Samsung’s 200MP sensor, Motorola makes up for it with impressive megapixel counts across its other lenses - potentially giving it an edge in versatility and creative use cases. That said, higher megapixel counts don’t always translate into better image quality, but they clearly show Motorola’s intent to take smartphone photography seriously in the foldable segment.

Still, much remains unknown: processor type, RAM, storage options, battery capacity, charging speed - none of these have been disclosed yet.

Design: familiar but refined

At first glance, many may find the Razr Fold reminiscent of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 - and they wouldn’t be wrong. But in the world of foldables, reinvention isn’t always necessary. Motorola has instead opted for a clever strategy: stick to the familiar proportions users already appreciate, then differentiate through aesthetics and attention to detail.

The Razr Fold features a sharply contoured chassis. The Lily White model is bright and elegant, while the Blackened Blue version draws attention with unique rear texture patterns.

Its large, raised camera module continues the visual identity established by recent Motorola devices, giving the phone a bold, premium look.

An intriguing addition is a new side button believed to offer quick access to AI features. The device also appears slim - though exact measurements haven’t been provided - and notably, it supports the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. This alone gives Motorola a meaningful advantage over the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which lacks stylus support and won’t regain it until the Fold 8, according to rumors.

Is it worth the wait?

It might be - if you're willing to be patient. The Razr Fold is the kind of product Motorola arguably should have introduced years ago. Still, “better late than never” rings true here, especially given how strategically significant this launch appears to be.

The final verdict will depend not only on specs, but also on launch timing and pricing. If the Razr Fold arrives this spring at the rumored $1,500 price point, Samsung may need to take notice.

But if Motorola delays beyond July, it risks going head-to-head with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - a device expected to bring transformative improvements that could be tough to surpass.

What’s clear is that the Razr Fold represents a major shift. Motorola is no longer content to play second fiddle in the flip-style foldable market. It’s stepping into the highest tier, where Samsung has enjoyed an almost unchallenged reign for years.

Despite lingering questions, the Razr Fold sends a strong message: it offers premium design, a compelling multi-camera system, expansive displays, stylus support, and a visual identity of its own.

And even though full specs are yet to come, the Razr Fold has already done something important - it’s sparked real excitement. Not just because it’s new, but because it promises a shake-up in the luxury foldable space that’s been waiting too long for fresh competition.

Hai Phong