Motorola Razr 40 hands-on
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- Thullraven
- E8P
- 23 Jun 2023
tekina, 05 Jun 2023This phone will die a terrible and quick death. No one in t... moreIt depends on what's important to you. Unless the Flip 5 comes out with a bigger battery, the Razr 40 is the way to go if you want a flip phone with good battery life. Battery Life is my main focus, so I'd take this over the Flip 4 every time. That said, I'll take my Galaxy S23 over all of them because it's superior in every way and pretty compact, which is why I got it over any Razr or Samsung Flip.
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- Anonymous
- vaS
- 16 Jun 2023
Mr. Anonymous, 02 Jun 2023I wish Samsung would do the same with their next flip relea... morePerhaps the Flip 4 will fill that role once the Flip 5 gets released
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- RxE
- 06 Jun 2023
tekina, 05 Jun 2023This phone will die a terrible and quick death. No one in t... moreIt's cheaper though.
- tekina
- u7Y
- 05 Jun 2023
This phone will die a terrible and quick death. No one in their right mind should buy this over the ZFlip4.
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- Anonymous
- wrg
- 04 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 02 Jun 2023" Meaningful' cheaper better mean at least $400 c... moreOnly people with double digits of IQ would buy this motorola foldable. Mark my words.
Even a 2022 Z Flip4 is still far better choice, because:
IPX8 rating
8 gen 1+ soc
Longer software support (until August 2027)
600-700 USD market price
Popular samsung brand
Beautiful One UI
Better network of official store/service center
People sure need to be a hardcore samsung hater (plus low IQ digits) to even consider buying this inferior motorola phone.
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- Deanie
- nGS
- 03 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 03 Jun 2023The razr 40 is actual better deal since most won't act... moreDefinitely tempting - may consider it around 4-6 months plus after launch, when the price will hopefully have fallen to mid range levels 😎
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- Anonymous
- fCE
- 03 Jun 2023
The razr 40 is actual better deal since most won't actually require a flagship processor on a foldable
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- Anonymous
- fCE
- 03 Jun 2023
Daemon Targaryen, 02 Jun 2023If you already own a Z Flip 3 or 4, the Razr 40 doesn'... moreYou just can't compare a slab to foldable just because they in the same price bracket
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- GBh
- 03 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 02 Jun 2023" Meaningful' cheaper better mean at least $400 c... moreNow that you mention it, I wonder who will be the first company to launch the "mid range" foldable.
This Razr 40 is basically high midrange at this point.
- Daemon Targaryen
- FJu
- 02 Jun 2023
Foldable Clamshell Design Tiers
S: Razr 2019, Razr 5G
A: X Flip, Razr 40 & 40 Ultra, Z Flip 3 & 4
B: Z Flip 5, Find N2 Flip, Razr 2022
C: P50 Pocket, Pocket S
D: Z Flip & 5G
My Favorite Book-Style Foldable Designs
1. Find N & N2
2. Pixel Fold
Leaning towards the first gen Find N. While it's thicker and heavier than the N2, it has the more rounded sides and wireless charging. Too bad it won't work on my AT&T prepaid unlimited plan because AT&T is picky.
Razr 40 is what the unreleased TCL foldable clamshell from 2021 should've been. The TCL flip codenamed the Chicago Project that would've been sold cheaper than the Z Flip 3 ($1000) and Razr 5G ($1400) in 2021.
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- Anonymous
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- 02 Jun 2023
Mr. Anonymous, 02 Jun 2023I wish Samsung would do the same with their next flip relea... moreExynos 1300. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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- Anonymous
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- 02 Jun 2023
Daemon Targaryen, 02 Jun 2023If you already own a Z Flip 3 or 4, the Razr 40 doesn'... more" Meaningful' cheaper better mean at least $400 cheaper. If priced at $700-$800, there are far better options like an iPhone 14 and Pixel 7 Pro with better SoCs for a little more. Razr 40 should try to compete in price with the iPhone SE and Pixel 7a."
Seriously? You must be joking. You want foldable for $450?
Recomending slab phones as alternative to foldable clamshell?
😂🤣🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
1) only the type of screen can cost 2x what regular screen can cost.
2) folding mechanism is costly and takes huge R&D
3) ppl who buy this type of phones , buy because they dont want regular phone
4) this one is for ppl that dont want samsung, nor huge screen of 40 ultra.
Apple would be easily asking $1800 for one based on iphone 14 ( aka iphone 13 with new name) ..
Ppl here need to stop saying everyone should buy phone based on SoC.
I would buy this razr 40. Even if SoC was SD480.
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- Mr. Anonymous
- mgK
- 02 Jun 2023
I wish Samsung would do the same with their next flip release, offering a cheaper version with smaller cover screen, SD 7 and larger battery.
- Daemon Targaryen
- FJu
- 02 Jun 2023
If you already own a Z Flip 3 or 4, the Razr 40 doesn't make much sense. The 888 and 8+ Gen 1 are still superior to a 7 Gen 1. But if you don't own those Z Flips, want a bigger battery, want that soft touch material, and don't like that Samsung trench of a crease, then the Razr 40 makes a compelling option.
'Meaningful' cheaper better mean at least $400 cheaper. If priced at $700-$800, there are far better options like an iPhone 14 and Pixel 7 Pro with better SoCs for a little more. Razr 40 should try to compete in price with the iPhone SE and Pixel 7a.
What I really want is a Sony flip. I've seen the rumor for an Xperia Compact return but no cover display? They're still a very popular form factor in Japan after 20 years. Why not cater to their home country? I want a Sony flip, a Pixel flip, and an iPhone flip if we're never getting back the iPhone minis.
Oppo Find N and N2 still offers the best outer displays until the Pixel Fold is out as it's basically like using an iPhone 12 or 13 mini but nearly twice as thick, wider, and heavier. While the Pixel Fold is about the same height as a Nexus 5 in height (140 mm range) .
- Dr. Watson
- 3Wh
- 02 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 02 Jun 2023"Leather" on chinese phones are not same you got ... moreI mean, at least it doesn't shatter.
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- gCY
- 02 Jun 2023
The cpu is ultimate trash on efficency ...motorola making only trash decisions
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- Anonymous
- D07
- 02 Jun 2023
"We'd also guess the leather-like material will fare better against scratches than glass."
What? Breaking or shattering, yes. But scratches?
Also what material is underneath the leather? I don't think it's just leather covering the internal components, which would make it worse than having glass. Still a tech site can't provide that information in their reviews.
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- Anonymous
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- 02 Jun 2023
Anonymous, 02 Jun 20237 gen 1 is garbage, look at xiaomi 13 lite reviewXiaomi is the issue
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- Anonymous
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- 02 Jun 2023
Daemon Targaryen, 02 Jun 2023I hope the Razr has a meaningful discount like $400 instead... moreDifference between costs to make pixels are obviously more than razr duo.