Hello Moto Razr 50 ultra: Motorola's latest flip phone lands next month
Motorola has revealed the local release info for its Razr Ultra 50 flip phone, with impressive specs and a nice pre-order bonus.
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In a world where Samsung and Apple dominate smartphone sales, it must be difficult to cut through. So Motorola is bringing its new Razr to help.
Okay, that was terrible. But at least I'm trying, right?
In all seriousness, Motorola has unveiled its latest version of the flipping Razr Ultra family. Upgrading last year's Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra are the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra.
Catchy names, right?
The Razr 50's Aussie release details are still to come, but we know we'll see the Razr 50 Ultra from 17 July, with pre-orders opening 2 July.
Let's compare specs
So what can you expect? Here are the specs:
| Phone | Motorola Razr 50 Ultra | Motorola Razr 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch 165Hz Main screen 4-inch 165Hz External screen | 6.9-inch 120Hz Main screen 3.6-inch 165Hz External screen |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2640 Main screen 1080 x 1272 External screen | 1080 x 2640 Main screen 1056 x 1066 External Screen |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Updates | 3yrs OS upgrades, 4 yrs security | 3yrs OS upgrades, 4 yrs security |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Primary, 50MP 2x Optical Telephoto | 50MP Primary, 13MP 120° Ultra-Wide |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 4000mAh | 4200mAh |
| Connectivity | 3G/4G/5G | 3G/4G/5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Dimensions | Open: 73.99 x 171.42 x 7.09mm Closed: 73.99 x 88.09 x 15.32mm | Open: 73.99 x 171.30 x 7.25mm Closed: 73.99 x 88.08 x 15.85mm |
| Weight | 189g | 188g |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Colours | Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz | Koala Grey, Beach Sand, Spritz Orange |
| RRP | $1,699 | TBC |
So, what's exciting?
Specs are boring, but also kinda important. But they don't tell you what is actually on offer with the new phones.
Because the local announcement was all about the Razr 50 Ultra, I'm going to be talking about it from here on out.
The big development is in that external screen. At a full 4-inches, it's the biggest of any flip phone (for now at least). Motorola has focused on integrating it with Google's Gemini app directly.
That means you can press and hold the power button to bring up Gemini, which will give you suggestions based on whatever prompt you give it.
Of course, being an AI it will likely make up half of the crap it tells you, but that's what people want these days, I guess. Or at least that's what tech companies want people to want...
The external screen can also access Google Photos so you can look at pics without opening the phone. Motorola has also added a dedicated Spotify panel for music control and a Bose panel for controlling Bose earbuds and headphones.
Hardware improvements
The Razr 50 Ultra's glass has been upgraded to Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the external screen and an IPX8 rating in case you accidentally drop it in the toilet.
The hinge has also has a bit of a glow up, which makes it easier to open and shut single handedly.
The Ultra comes with 12GB RAM, 512GB ROM and a 4000mAh battery. The battery also gets 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging capabilities.
Pricing and availability
As I mentioned above, we're not sure on the Razr 50's Aussie launch, but the Razr 50 Ultra will arrive 17 July 2024 for an RRP of $1,699.
It will be available in Midnight Blue, Spring Green and Pantone's colour of the year for 2024, Peach Fuzz, and will be available from Amazon, The Good Guys, Mobileciti, Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Motorola's online store.
There's also a pre-order offer. With pre-orders opening on 2 July, anyone who pre-orders can redeem a pair of moto buds+ in Forest Grey. T&Cs apply, obviously.
I'm hoping to test it out to see whether it's one of the best Motorola phones, so come back soon, y'hear?
