The foldable smartphone market is no longer a niche experiment reserved for early adopters, and Motorola is finally ready to directly challenge the established heavyweights. After spending several years perfecting the highly successful clamshell form factor, the company has officially unveiled its very first book-style foldable device, the highly anticipated Motorola Razr Fold. Debuting alongside a heavily customised FIFA World Cup 26 Edition of their standard flip phone, this latest launch marks a massive strategic shift for a brand looking to dominate every single tier of the modern foldable ecosystem.
The Book-Style Heavyweight: Motorola Razr Fold
When a technology company releases its very first book-style foldable, there are usually some noticeable growing pains, but Motorola appears to have skipped the awkward phase entirely. The Razr Fold is built around an expansive 8.1-inch LTPO internal display that boasts a silky 120Hz refresh rate and an eye-searing peak brightness of 6,200 nits, ensuring complete visibility even under direct sunlight. On the outside, users are greeted by a 6.6-inch pOLED cover screen protected by Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which is engineered to easily handle the daily rigours of an active commute. Despite housing these two massive displays, the hardware remains remarkably sleek, measuring a mere 4.6 millimetres thin when completely unfolded.
Under the hood, the Razr Fold is strictly a flagship machine. It is powered by the highly capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with a massive 16 gigabytes of RAM and up to a full terabyte of internal storage. Crucially, Motorola clearly listened to ongoing user complaints regarding standard foldable battery life. They somehow managed to cram a massive 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery into the slim chassis, which is perfectly complemented by 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging capabilities.
On the optics front, the rear array features a sophisticated and versatile triple 50-megapixel camera system. This setup includes a high-end Sony Lytia 828 primary sensor equipped with optical image stabilisation, an ultrawide lens with dedicated macro support, and a 3x optical periscope telephoto lens. For productivity-focused users, the device is also fully compatible with the new Moto Pen Ultra, bridging the gap between a standard smartphone and a serious digital canvas. Backed by an industry-leading commitment of seven years of guaranteed software updates, this is clearly a device built for the long haul.
The Customised Clamshell: FIFA World Cup 26 Edition Razr
While the new Razr Fold expertly handles the premium productivity segment, Motorola has certainly not forgotten the highly portable form factor that revived its modern brand cachet. Celebrating the upcoming global football tournament in the United States, the company recently introduced the FIFA World Cup 26 Edition Razr.
Functionally, this device retains the same reliable internal hardware specifications as the standard 2025 Razr clamshell model. The real draw here is the comprehensive cosmetic overhaul. The phone features an exclusive textured vegan leather back panel intricately embossed with patterns inspired by the official tournament logo. Moving to the software side, the device comes pre-loaded with exclusive football-themed wallpapers, custom ringtones, and a dedicated FIFA watermark for your photography, making it a highly desirable collector’s item for serious fans of the sport.
Pricing & Availability
Breaking into the premium book-style foldable market naturally commands a serious premium price tag, but Motorola is actively sweetening the deal for its early adopters. The flagship Motorola Razr Fold is officially available for pre-order across the UK and Europe, with actual shipping slated to begin on May 6, 2026.
The device carries a standard retail price of £1,799.99 (RM10,709) in the UK and €1,999.99 (RM10,199) across European markets. However, if you lock in your pre-order before May 3, the company is offering a substantial discount that brings the introductory price down to a more palatable £1,579.99 (RM9,400) and €1,749.99 (RM8,924), respectively. Beyond the immediate cash discount, early buyers will also receive a complimentary Moto Watch and Moto Buds Loop bundled entirely for free.
Meanwhile, the more accessible FIFA World Cup 26 Edition Razr launched earlier this year with a highly competitive retail price of USD 699.99 (RM3,324). While local availability and specific pricing structures for the Malaysian market have not been officially locked in yet, eager buyers should keep a close eye on Motorola’s regional portals as global rollouts continue.
