Moto Razr and Razr Plus: Shrinkflation Hits Again
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– Motorola’s 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999, with the same two-year-old Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset and a battery upgrade from 4,000mAh to 4,500mAh.
– The main camera on the Razr Plus is unchanged, but the telephoto lens was replaced with a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and the phone now comes in only one color option.
– The entry-level 2026 Razr costs $799 with 128GB of storage, down from 256GB, but gets a slight chip upgrade to a Dimensity 7450X and a 50-megapixel ultrawide.
– The standard Razr has a modest battery increase from 4,500mAh to 4,800mAh and meets MIL-STD 810H standards for extreme conditions.
– All three Razr devices are IP48-rated for water protection but not dust, and they will be available for preorder on May 14th with a May 21st release date.
The memory crisis has claimed another two casualties. Motorola’s midtier and entry-level flip phones now cost $100 more than their predecessors, yet offer few upgrades to justify the increase.
The 2026 Razr Plus arrives at $1,099, up from $999. It still runs on a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset , now two years old , paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The silicon-carbon battery jumps from 4,000mAh to 4,500mAh, a meaningful improvement. But that’s where the major changes end. The main camera hardware remains the same, though Motorola has replaced the previous 50-megapixel 2x telephoto with a 50-megapixel ultrawide. This is a smart trade: cropping can approximate a 2x shot, but nothing substitutes for a wider lens. The Razr’s finish and color options have shrunk from two to just one: mountain view, a deep green with a woven texture. Honestly, it’s more appealing than last year’s mocha mousse and hot pink.
The standard 2026 Razr starts at $799, but now comes with 128GB of storage , down from 256GB on the 2025 model. It does get a slight chip upgrade: a Dimensity 7450X replacing the 7400X. The ultrawide camera also improves, moving from a 13-megapixel sensor to 50 megapixels. Both Razr devices carry an IP48 rating, meaning they resist water immersion but not dust.
The standard Razr also meets MIL-STD 810H standards for protection against extreme temperatures, humidity, and drops. Its battery capacity inches up from 4,500mAh to 4,800mAh. And like last year, the entry-level model offers the widest variety of colors and textured finishes, from a “woven-inspired” hematite that feels more rubbery than expected to a bright white that catches light. Preorders open May 14th, with general availability starting May 21st.
(Source: The Verge)
