The much-anticipated return of the RAZR has reached Motorola's appreciation for a mixture of nostalgia and innovation that has led to the company's first smartphone with a wrap-around screen.
Price and availability
As reported by Lenovo Spain, the Motorola RAZR will be available in our country from January 2020 next. When there is no guarantee its final price knows that the final price is up to $ 1,499 and that in euros it can reach € 1,599.
Motorola intends to sell it in an orderly fashion, so that it doesn't go on sale in a big way, to put it in a special format, the same as we've seen in other tech products before Snapchat mirrors.
Compared to other smartphone models in the market with a rolling screen, it is ranked as the most economical option on the market, given that The Samsung Fold for Samsung currently costs € 2,020while Huawei Mate X retails for € 2,160.
Design and build
Based on what we have seen this year, during the early stages of the first models, the wrap phones have been proven by the strong capabilities of Samsung and Huawei companies.
In both cases, it is a rolling screen that closely resembles existing mobile devices, with the encouragement that when used to expand its display screen.
The RAZR turbulence is unique, in that it, in some ways, lends itself to the design of its first Motorola RAZR, which presents itself as an Android smartphone which when installed offers a 6.2-inch wide screen, but when threatened, sits in half, proving more compact. .
Unless engineers are committed to re-designing the original RAZR design for the new era, Motorola confirms that it is looking into users' perception of success in its product.
According to the company, many users are happy with the size of their device's screen, but they think their phones are too large to carry everywhere, especially if you prefer to keep them in a pocket.
In short, we have a large 6.2-inch FlexView screen that uses a double (double) wrap machine to reduce the size in half, which fits in a square format with a profile smaller than 14 mm (as big as the original RAZR).
When it is opened, as it seems reasonable, its size is reduced as well and remains only 6.9 mm without the chin chin. Those users who are already familiar with the OG RAZR will see the chin we're talking about, a necessary part of the phone's design.
In fact, it is used for interior design, and it also works as a quick-looking piece of the RAZR, with a curved silhouette, similar to the 2004 model.
At its base, you'll find a grid that acts as a speaker and a USB-C port: there is no headphone jack in this new model, on which Motorola inserts a 3.5 mm adapter into the box and attaches it to one. Denon headphones under the RAZR brand.
To wrap up the design phase, the RAZR Finish is fitted with a mixture of high-quality materials with Gorilla Glass protection, soft fingerprints, and a stainless steel back.
Basically, they are used and that protect the terminal from overheating due to the day-to-day use of the app, as well as a guarantee against possible falls. At the moment, it is possible to get it in the dark, even though the company does not allow the combination of new colors in the future.
Screens
The interplay between the OLED's adjustable screen and the hinge system has been apparent to us to revolutionize the developer.
There are gears on each side of the screen (at the height of the handle) that have interconnected teeth that, when you wrap the phone to lock it, combine to make sure the two hinges are moving securely and securely.
What doesn't appear is a set of stainless steel plates behind a fixed screen every time you turn the phone on and off when you turn it off. These plates prevent the device from being damaged.
Motorola also says that, like all its phones, the new RAZR is integrated with waterproofing treatment, but the phone also has extra protection, preventing dust and dirt, which is a major area problem with the Gold Fold as we saw it before its launch.
The Moto also includes the RAZR with a two-year warranty, as well as a support system that can include more screen time limitations that the manufacturer offers as standard on their devices.
The actual quality of the HD panel image is good but not surprising in any way in particular. The long and subtle frame of the phone is under the 21: 9 aspect ratio of its screen, combined with that chin down.
In the same way as the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5's Sony, it comes with the content format & # 39; CinemaVision & # 39; which means the new RAZR is ready to enjoy wide video content.
That said, it's important to note that there is a notch, which stays on the phone speaker and its front camera, which can interfere when watching videos on full screen.
Software and features
While we can confirm that the design and engineering of the RAZR is undoubtedly impressive, the device does not offer the same precision when it comes to its software and components.
With a phone that will open the market in 2020, the fact that it still comes with Android 9.0 is a bit disappointing considering that its predecessor, Android 10, will be on the market about four months since launch.
However, just like any other Motorola phone, you can't miss the standard change of product characters when the basic Android experience is enhanced and helps personalize user experience.
We consider extras such as motion and body-based shortcuts, such as activating camera mode or working with torch mode, (whether the phone is on or off) and many navigation options.
As before, the new RAZR has a second screen on the outer face of the cover. This is what Motorola calls the QuickView screen, and it features a 2.7-inch glass PMLED screen with a 16: 9 aspect ratio and notifications.
It can also act as a viewer, allowing you to use the phone's primary camera while it's off, and providing access to Google Assistant, quick responses to notifications and specific controls. It is also possible to request Google Pay and purchase NFC, without having to turn on RAZR.
For those who remember the 2004 model with some nostalgia should know that this version also has a & # 39; Retro RAZR & # 39; Available from quick phone configurations, you'll get a custom launcher that perfectly returns the user's original look, from thumbnails, to standard drop-off sounds.
However, this is not a suitable replacement for standard Android UX, and only partial performance, but its installation is welcome.
Cameras
While Motorola's standard phones capture as many sensors as the market has already demanded, the RAZR makes things easier, with a 5 MP front lens and a 16 MP main lens and f / 1.7 lens available on the front cover.
The Son Exmor RS sensor used is nothing special, based on preliminary results, with some AI-compatible operating systems and special shooting system in low light conditions, Night Vision.
The image quality doesn't seem to bother its competitors for the same price, although it's something we will fully test when we can enjoy its use during peak use times.
Working with the battery
The new RAZR interior parts will not be particularly surprising. One of Qualcomm's most powerful mid-range Snapdragon chipsets, the 710, runs the show, paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
Either way, the fact that it is the most economical cell phone in the market may justify the fact that it is equipped with a less powerful processor.
As for the battery, with a 2510 mAh capacity divided into two cells (each part of the RAZR), it seems as small as to think that the screen size is 6.2 centimeters.
To this we must add the fact that most Android phones have more than 3,500 mAh battery. Apart from that, Motorola seems confident in ensuring a well-received battery life, with the encouragement of a quick 15W TurboPower charge.
The first decision
Judging by the fact that it is a mobile phone with a folding screen, and that it wants to provide top-notch, Motorola seems to have achieved its purpose on paper.
In addition to the excellent screen and body, Hardware wouldn't surprise you at performance level compared to other smartphones on the market for the same price, but otherwise we would have lost the right RAZR.
It is clear that this model will not be mass-marketed, but has the potential to become one of the most desirable phones of 2020 if no other products show their characters.
Details
- Large 6.2-inch FlexView CinemaWide pLED screen (2142 x 876, 21: 9)
- Exterior display: 2.7-inch (600 x 800, 4: 3) gOLED screen
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 eight-core
- 6 GB RAM
- 128 GB of storage
- Rear camera: 16 MP (f / 1.7)
- Front camera: 5 MP (f / 2.0)
- Battery: 2510 mAh with 15W TurboPower charger
- Connectivity: eSIM, 4G LTE, USB C charging port, WiFi Dual Band 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 5.0
- Operating System: Android Pie 9.0
- Dimensions: 172 x 72 x 6.9 mm (not possible) | 94 x 72 x 14 mm (folded)
- Weight: 205 grams
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