Motorola is bracing for the future by returning to the past. The company, which is owned by Lenovo, is adapting its historical flip-phone design for a smartphone with a foldable screen.
“Razr fits comfortably in your palm or pocket when shut, and flips open to reveal an immersive, full-length touch screen,” Motorola says, touting what it calls “cinematic viewing.”
There’s more. Notes business news side Seeking Alpha:
“No keypad… It has a full touch screen display inside, but still folds in half like the clamshell design from the 1990s and early 2000s.”
The phone will launch in the U.S. in January starting at $1,500.
Samsung, Huawei and others have phones that fold like a book and offer a double-sized display when unfolded.
Motorola’s new Razr, on the other hand, will be smaller than a regular smartphone until unfolded to its full 6.2 inch size. The idea is to make the phone more compact for carrying and storing when folded and not in use.
Unfolded, the phone offers what Motorola calls “Cinematic Viewing”
Razr specifications
Processor
Inside, razr is loaded with powerful, efficient technology. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 710 processor is designed to handle everything you need. Never worry about running out of room, either. With 128 GB of storage, you have plenty of space for apps, photos, songs, movies, and more.
Water Repellency
Don’t let spills, splashes, or a little sweat get in the way. Whether you’re going for a run or taking a call in the rain, a water-repellent design keeps razr protected inside and out.§
Moto Experiences
Make it easier and faster to use your smartphone. Moto Display gives you a quick preview of notifications and updates, so you don’t have to unlock your phone to see what’s going on. Moto Actions lets you use simple gestures to make everyday interactions more convenient. That’s just a glimpse of what your phone can do. Look for more on the Moto app.
Photo Storage
Get unlimited, high-quality photo storage for free. Your memories are automatically backed up, searchable and can easily be accessed, shared and edited from any device.
Clutter-Free Android
Experience Androi as it was meant to be. No duplicate apps. No clunky software skins. An operating system that helps you out without slowing you down.
Search What You See with Google Lens
The smart camera with Google Lens can recognize text, so you can look up a dish right from the menu, add events to your calendar, get directions, call a number, translate words, and more. Or just copy and paste to save some time.
Source: Motorola
People have been upgrading smartphones less often as innovation slows down. The phone industry has been looking to foldable screens as a way to revive sales, though they are still niche products.
