Motorola Introduces Its First Book-Style Foldable, the Razr Fold

Motorola’s Razr Fold debuts at CES 2026—its first book-style foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and premium vegan leather design.
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Motorola Introduces Its First Book-Style Foldable, the Razr Fold
Motorola Enters the Book-Style Foldable Arena—But Is It Too Late? At CES 2026, Motorola made a bold move by unveiling the Razr Fold , its first-ever book-style foldable smartphone. Designed to compete directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series and Google’s rumored Pixel Fold 2, the Razr Fold opens like a book into an 8.09-inch tablet-like display. But while its hardware impresses, one key spec has left early adopters slightly underwhelmed: it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 instead of the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 many expected. So, does Motorola’s new flagship foldable deliver enough innovation to stand out in a crowded market? Credit: Motorola A Design That Prioritizes Feel Over Flash Unlike Samsung’s glossy glass backs or Huawei’s ceramic finishes, the Razr Fold opts for a more tactile experience. Its rear panel is wrapped in soft-touch vegan leather , giving it a distinctive, premium feel that also improves grip—a thoughtful touch for a device this large when unfolded. The aluminu…