The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola\u2019s midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset \u2014 two years old at this point \u2014 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\u2019s model, which is a significant boost.<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s its biggest improvement. The main camera hardware is unchanged, but Motorola swapped the previous generation\u2019s 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\u2019s no replacement for a wider lens. The Razr\u2019s 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\u2019s mocha mousse and hot pink options.<\/p>\n
The entry-level 2026 Razr is $799 and comes with less storage than last year\u2019s 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\u2019re protected against water immersion but not dust.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cwoven-inspired\u201d hematite that feels more rubbery than I expected to a light-catching bright white. They\u2019ll be available for preorder on May 14th and go on sale May 21st.<\/p>\n
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