This is a gorgeous colorway and texture for an affordable upcoming foldable. | Image by Evan Blass
What could possibly be better than seeing an unannounced member of the massively successful Motorola Razr family pictured in three gorgeous colorways in a collection of seemingly legit (and fairly sharp) renders? How about seeing the same foldable device strut its stuff in four eye-catching paint jobs and distinctive finishes in a new group of undeniably authentic and almost surprisingly crisp press-friendly images?
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Believe it or not, that's precisely what we're getting today from none other than Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), who must be not only the most prolific leaker in the history of the modern mobile industry but quite possibly the most reliable source of precious pre-launch information for products like the Motorola Razr 70, aka Razr (2026).
Now that's how you stand out from the crowd!
While the US smartphone market is not exactly filled to the brim with great foldable options, more and more brands (especially from China) are releasing more and more Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold-series alternatives across Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Something tells me you will either love or hate this marble finish. | Image by Evan Blass
In theory, that should make it harder and harder for Motorola's Razr portfolio to find a large enough audience to rival the global popularity of the Z Flip 7, but like its predecessor, this year's Razr 70 is expected to use two key advantages to achieve mainstream success.
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One is a presumably reasonable price point that's not etched in stone just yet, while the other is the breathtaking visual appeal of the four hues "ev-leaked" today in all their glory. The Pantone Sporting Green shade will apparently be accompanied by a carbon fiber-style texture, the Hematite (read gray) model is elevated in elegance by a fabric-like finish, the Violet Ice flavor stands out with a wavy, almost hypnotizing pattern, and last but certainly not least, the fourth version rocks a marble finish that... has to be seen to be believed.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has nothing on the Razr 70
Look, I'm obviously not going to sit here and claim that Samsung's latest high-end flip phone is a completely unappealing product, but compared to the Razr 70's Pantone Hematite, Violet Ice, Sporting Green, and especially that marbled color that doesn't have an official Pantone name rumored at the moment, the Z Flip 7's Blue Shadow, Jet Black, Coral Red, and Mint hues are arguably a little... unremarkable.
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Some would even say instantly forgettable, and although I'm not sure that I'd ever go that far, hardcore Samsung fans might have higher expectations for the design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8.
After all, the Z Flip 7 doesn't hold an important advantage of any sort over the Motorola Razr (2025) as far as the size of the primary display or overall build quality is concerned, which naturally means the Razr (2026) will match (at the very least) its key rival in these two departments as well while failing to impress in terms of raw power and the cover screen's size.
The Razr 70 spec sheet is just as remarkable as its design
6.9-inch primary OLED screen with 2640 x 1080 pixel resolution;
3.63-inch secondary OLED panel with 1066 x 1056 pixel resolution;
Pantone Hematite is not the most eye-catching colorway, but that fabric finish is a definite style winner. | Image by Evan Blass
That makes them pretty much certain, at least for the world's largest smartphone market, with other regions unlikely to get the 18 and even the 16GB RAM-packing variants of Motorola's next budget-friendly foldable.
What about a price tag and release date?
Technically, I have nothing to report on those two fronts right now. Nothing from Evan Blass or any other trustworthy leakers or tech pundits, which... isn't stopping me from formulating some guesses.
The rather subtle Pantone Violet Ice shade is perfectly complemented by a unique texture. | Image by Evan Blass
Based on the recent US price hikes of the Moto G (2026) family, for instance, I expect the Razr (2026) to cost a little more than the Razr (2025) stateside at launch, possibly starting as high as $800 with 256GB storage and 8GB RAM. The Razr (2025), remember, was originally priced at $700 in an identical configuration, frequently dropping to $600 in recent months with no special requirements or strings attached.
Still, even $800 would be a lot lower than the Galaxy Z Flip 7's "normal" starting price (not to mention its newly increased price with 512GB storage), and if the Razr (2026) is released in the next few weeks (as I'm almost ready to bet the farm on), Motorola has a very good chance of further boosting its share of the North American (and global) foldable market.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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