The Motorola Razr 50 brings the nostalgic clamshell flip phone into the modern era at a price that finally makes foldables approachable. Announced on 25 June 2024, it pairs a 6.9-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED main display with a usable 3.6-inch external cover screen, wrapped in a compact body that slips easily into a pocket. With an eco-leather silicone back, an aluminium frame and IPX8 water resistance, Motorola positions it as the sensible, everyday foldable rather than a spec-sheet showpiece.
Under the fold sits a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, a 4nm chip tuned for efficiency, alongside up to 12GB of RAM and a 4,200mAh battery. This article looks past the raw numbers to explain what the Razr 50 is genuinely good at, where it makes compromises, and which kind of buyer should put it at the top of their shortlist.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2024, June 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, June 25 |
Body
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm Folded: 88.1 x 74 x 15.9 mm |
| Weight | 188.4 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Plastic front (unfolded), glass front (folded, Gorilla Glass Victus), silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame (6000 series), hinge (stainless steel) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 107.6 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
| Second external AMOLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1700 nits (peak) 3.6 inches, 1056 x 1066 pixels, 413 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer |
Battery
| Type | 4200 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired 15W wireless |
Misc
| Colors | Koala Grey (Steel Wool), Beach Sand (Pumice Stone), Spritz Orange (Arabesque) |
| Models | XT2453-1 |
| Price | £ 359.97 / € 493.99 / ₹ 49,999 |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 657381 (v10) GeekBench: 3016 (v5) 3DMark: 856 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1289 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -23.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 11:46h |
Price and Availability
The Motorola Razr 50 offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €494, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the Motorola Razr 50 converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of June 27, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $563
- Japan: ¥90,999
- United Kingdom: £426
- Australia: A$816
- Canada: C$798
- Taiwan: NT$17,923
- Denmark: kr3.687
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼2,110
- South Korea: ₩864,827
- Germany: €494
- Brazil: R$2.913
- Vietnam: ₫14.773.419
- Kenya: KSh 72,931
- India: ₹53,124
- Indonesia: Rp 10.087.269
- Nigeria: ₦765,133
- Pakistan: ₨156,415
- Philippines: ₱34,505
- Bangladesh: ৳৬৯,১৭৯
Why the Razr 50 Is About Value, Not Bragging Rights
Most foldables chase flagship pricing, but the Razr 50 deliberately undercuts them. At launch it sat around £359.97 / €493.99 / ₹49,999, placing it closer to upper-midrange slab phones than to premium folding rivals. The trade is clear: you accept a midrange Dimensity 7300X chipset and UFS 2.2 storage in exchange for the form factor and the genuinely premium feel. For buyers who want the flip experience without spending flagship money, that is a compelling proposition, and it is the single most important thing to understand about this phone.
Design and Build: A Compact, Pocket-Friendly Flip
Folded, the Razr 50 measures just 88.1 x 74 x 15.9mm and weighs 188.4g, so it disappears into a pocket or small bag. Motorola uses a stainless-steel hinge, a 6000-series aluminium frame and a silicone-polymer eco-leather back that resists fingerprints and feels reassuring in the hand. The folded front is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, while IPX8 water resistance (rated up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) adds peace of mind that was once exclusive to pricier folding phones. The colour options — Koala Grey, Beach Sand and Spritz Orange — lean playful rather than corporate.
Displays: Two Screens That Earn Their Keep
The main 6.9-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED runs at 120Hz with a 1080 x 2640 resolution, HDR10+ support and a quoted 3,000 nits peak brightness; independent testing measured a strong real-world figure near 1,289 nits, which keeps it readable outdoors. The 3.6-inch external AMOLED is the differentiator here. With a 90Hz refresh rate, 1056 x 1066 resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus, it is large enough to handle replies, navigation, music controls and quick selfies without opening the phone — a practical edge over flips with tiny cover panels.
Performance: Efficient Midrange Silicon
The Dimensity 7300X is built on a 4nm process with an octa-core layout (4×2.5GHz Cortex-A78 and 4×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. Benchmark results — roughly 657,000 on AnTuTu v10, 3,016 on GeekBench v5 and 856 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme — confirm this is a capable everyday performer rather than a gaming powerhouse. For messaging, browsing, streaming and casual play it feels smooth, helped by up to 12GB of RAM, but heavy gamers and benchmark chasers should temper expectations against flagship slabs.
Cameras: Flexible Framing Over Raw Resolution
The dual rear setup pairs a 50MP f/1.7 main sensor with optical stabilisation and dual-pixel autofocus alongside a 13MP ultrawide that doubles as a macro camera. The real advantage is the flip design itself: you can prop the phone at any angle for hands-free shots, or use the cover screen as a preview so the main cameras capture high-quality selfies. A 32MP front camera handles video calls when folded open, and video tops out at 4K@30fps. It is a versatile, social-friendly system rather than a low-light champion.
Battery and Charging: A Full Day With Sensible Speeds
A 4,200mAh battery is generous for such a compact flip, and the efficient chipset helps it deliver a solid active-use endurance score of around 11 hours 46 minutes in testing. Charging is rated at 30W wired and 15W wireless — not the fastest figures on the market, but wireless support at this price is welcome and the wired speed is enough to top up meaningfully during a short break. Most users will comfortably get through a full day.
Software and Connectivity
The Razr 50 ships with Android 14 and Motorola’s famously light, near-stock interface, complete with useful Moto gestures and external-screen customisation. Connectivity is current and broad: 5G across SA/NSA Sub-6 bands, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The omissions are typical of the category — there is no microSD slot, no 3.5mm jack and USB-C is limited to the slower 2.0 standard — so plan your storage choice (256GB or 512GB) carefully at purchase.
Who Should Buy the Motorola Razr 50
This phone is ideal for buyers who want a stylish, compact foldable without flagship spending, social users who value the cover screen and hands-free angles, and anyone upgrading from a conventional midrange phone who wants something that feels fresh. It is less suited to mobile gamers, photography enthusiasts chasing the best low-light results, or power users who need the fastest storage and charging.
Conclusion
The Motorola Razr 50 succeeds by knowing exactly what it is: an accessible, well-built flip phone that delivers the foldable experience and a genuinely useful cover screen without demanding a flagship budget. Its midrange chipset, UFS 2.2 storage and modest charging speeds are fair trade-offs at this price, while the bright dual displays, IPX8 durability and reliable all-day battery make it easy to live with. If you want a compact, fashionable foldable for everyday use and value over outright performance, the Razr 50 is one of the easiest recommendations in its class — just confirm pricing and storage configuration locally before buying, as availability and figures can vary by region.
References
- Motorola UK – motorola razr 50 official product page – Primary manufacturer source for Motorola Razr 50 product details, positioning, display, camera, battery, durability, and configuration claims.
- Motorola Support (support.motorola.com) – Official Motorola support documentation is useful for confirming user-facing details such as manuals, safety/legal notes, SIM/eSIM support, charging, water-resistance limitations, and regional model information.
- GSMArena – Motorola Razr 50 full phone specifications – Established smartphone specifications database for cross-checking launch date, dimensions, chipset, display, cameras, memory variants, battery, charging, and network bands.
- GSMArena – Motorola Razr 50 / razr (2024) review – Independent review with lab-tested display, battery, charging, speaker, performance, and camera observations to support or qualify spec-sheet claims.
