We’re Flipping Out Over the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 Features

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Are you excited about the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 launch? The colorful devices have us rearing to get our hands on the new smartphones soon.

If you’ve been hesitant to dip your toes into the world of flip phones, then the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 features should give you sufficient cause to take the leap. Lenovo’s Motorola is making a strong comeback this year and every release by the company has been a big hit in its own right. The Motorola Razr 2024 series, featuring the Motorola Razr Plus and Razr, just introduced its fun, colorful take on the flippable smartphones and there’s a lot to love about the new devices. 

The Chicago-based company’s pricing strategy is perhaps the most attractive part of its latest offering, but the improved screen, vegan leather backing, water touch technology, 4,200 mAh battery, and the gaggle of other features make the Motorola Razr 2024 release one to look out for.

Image: The four variants of the Motorola Razr Plus

The Motorola Razr 2024 Features Spark Joy—We’ve Found a Keeper 

The Motorola Razr 2024 series comes at an opportune time when brands are carving out their own corner in the smartphone market with their flip devices. Earlier this month, Counterpoint Research revealed that Huawei had overtaken Samsung to be the top foldable smartphone, and HONOR and Motorola were other big gainers in the international smartphone market. The Razr 2023 was the main contributor to Motorola’s newfound success with shipments in the first three months of 2024 exceeding the same period the previous year by 1,473 percent. The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 launch date has been set for July 24, 2024, but preorders will begin earlier, on July 10, 2024. 

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 features are quite well matched by its more affordable sibling, so you won’t miss out on too much even if you decide to stick to the cheaper device. 

Motorola Razr Plus 2024 Display Specs—What to Look Forward to With the New Series

One of the best features of the Razr Plus from last year has been carried over to the newer models and that is the cover screen. Not only does it look great, but the cover screen on the outer surface of the device is quite efficient. The camera cutouts can feel like they’re in the way, but you can still use the display without disruption. 

The standard Razr has an external 3.6-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Motorola Razr Plus flaunts a bigger 4.0-inch LTPO display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1272×1080 resolution. The cover screen brightness on the Razr Plus sits at 2,400 nits while the regular Razr hits 1,700 nits.

The cover display has some fun widget and app integrations, from Google Gemini and Google Photos to a panel for your Spotify playlist or connection to your Bose headphones. The company sounds awfully proud of the customizability of said external screen, giving users the ability to update the wallpaper to match their outfits and change elements of the device’s Desk Display to best fit their style.

As for Motorola’s Razr Plus 2024 specs of the internal screen, we know we’re getting a 6-9-inch pOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and both phones will be capable of 3,000 nits peak brightness. The standard Razr phone has a lower 120Hz refresh rate.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 Features a New and Improved Hinge System

The durability and ease of use with a flip phone “hinges” on how well it can open up and serve your needs without stressing you out with its fragility, which is something the new Motorola phone addresses. According to CNET, the hinges are 30 percent smaller than last year, which means fewer moving parts and lower chances of collecting dust. This also reduces the crease on the screen which helps with a smoother viewing experience on your device. 

According to the company, the revamped hinge system makes the device ideal for “dramatic hang-ups,” which is possibly one of the best marketing concepts we’ve seen recently. This also works well with the throwback to Paris Hilton and her history with the Hot Pink Motorola phone.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 features a vegan leather finish on the back and there is an interesting range of colors to choose from, regardless of whether you like to experiment or play it safe. Along with the Iconic Hot Pink color, the Razor Plus features Midnight Blue, Spring Green, and the Pantone Color of the Year 2024, Peach Fuzz. The Motorola Razr features three shades—Beach Sand, Koala Grey, and Spritz Orange. 

Image: The three colors available for the Motorola Razr

Will the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 Launch Give Us a Water-Resistant Phone?

Among the many features of the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 that help us breathe a sigh of relief, one that stands out is the IPX8 rating for water resistance. The device can—it shouldn’t be, but it can—be submerged 1.5 meters underwater for 30 minutes, which makes it as water and splash-resistant as a piece of electronic equipment at this price can be. There is no dust rating available for the device which is one downside to the IPX8 rating, but it will have to do.

The screens of the Motorola Razr 2024 series reportedly also have water touch technology that will let you use the device even when there’s water on the screen for example when you’re caught outside in the rain. 

A Limited Camera System Makes a Debut on the Motorola Razr Plus 2024

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 set for launch has a 50 MP primary camera with optical image stabilization and it is paired with a 50MP telephoto lens that supports 2x optical zoom designed to capture better portraits. A 2x zoom system falls far behind what a large number of smartphones offer, but unless you plan to use the device for professional photography, it should be more than sufficient for your needs. The regular Razr 2024 skips out on the telephoto lens and you’re left with a 13 MP secondary camera instead, designed with an Ultra-wide/Macro vision lens. 

The Motorola Razr Plus boasts some AI-powered photography features such as the Photo Enhancement Engine to combine shooting modes and fine-tune your images, and Action Shot Assist for when you want to capture a subject in motion. Adaptive Stabilization, Long Exposure, Super Zoom, and Google Photos AI-powered editing features are also added to the mix. The device’s camcorder mode adds a new shooting style to experiment with, giving users enough to play around when it comes to the camera setup.

Battery and Storage Specs of the Motorola Razr Plus 2024

One of the key differences between the two models lies in the chipset and memory. The Razr Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and it has 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage. In terms of battery power, the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 features a 4,000mAh battery and is capable of 45-watt wired charging and 15-watt wireless charging.

The standard Motorola Razr has a more modest MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chip that is supported by 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. In terms of battery capacity, the Razr wins with its 4,200mAh battery but its charging capacity stands at 30-watt wired charging along with 15-watt wireless charging. 

Moto AI Reimagined on the Motorola Razr 2024 Series

Of course, just like any other smartphone maker, Motorola has leaned into showcasing AI with its devices and the Motorola Razr 2024 Series is no exception. The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 launch will bring generative AI solutions to the gadget, starting with a “Catch me up” feature for personalized summaries, and a “Pay attention” mode for automatic recording and transcribing of audio. The company has also talked about a “Remember this” feature to capture live moments and on-screen information for later review.

The AI features also include the Style Sync setting we discussed with the Motorola Edge 50, where users can use AI to generate wallpapers from their outfits, giving them a fun way to switch up their device’s aesthetic whenever they want. Google’s Gemini chatbot has a big presence on the upcoming device and buyers also get a 3-month trial to Google One AI Premium Plan, allowing them to experience Gemini Advanced.

Pricing of the Motorola Razr 2024 Series

Now that we’ve gone over the features of the Motorola Razr Plus and Razr 2024, you might have questions about its affordability. The Motorola Razr Plus has been priced at $999.99 USD, The Motorola Razr 2024 will sit at a more reasonable $699.99 USD for those who are okay without the telephoto lens, bigger display, and some of the AI-powered features. The Motorola Razr 2024 series will be available for preorder starting on July 10 and they will go on sale on July 24. 

Personally, we’re certain the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 launch will be a big success and there will be many takers who appreciate what the company is doing with their smartphones. Considering the previous version of the smartphone was able to hold its ground against the Samsung Z Flip 4, Motorola is definitely on to something. According to Wired, Motorola believes one out of every five Razr users have switched over from an iPhone, which is a surprising statistic in many ways. Will the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 with its many features outrank the Apple brand? That’s a little far-fetched for the current market, but we do see room for the Motorola brand to grow and dominate the flip market even before Apple has a chance to ever step into the category.

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