Moto Razr 2 specs leaked — here's how it compares to Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Moto Razr 2 specs leaked — hither'south how it compares to Milky way Z Flip 5G

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The rumored Motorola Razr 2 seems to be budgeted release, with a new big spec leak showing us how Motorola plans to turn around its trouble-ridden first endeavour at a foldable phone. There are signs of improvement according to the specs, but information technology may not be a big enough boost to overcome the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

The information comes from veteran smartphone leaker Evan Blass, who has fourth dimension and over again proven himself to be a reliable source. His mail mentions the name 'Motorola Odyssey', which is probable an internal codename for this revamped Razr.

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The Motorola Razr 5G, every bit this new model appears to be known, comes in a new color, Cosmic Argent. There was little incorrect with the black and gold options on the get-go Razr, merely this new option at to the lowest degree sounds attractive.

Storage has been doubled to 256GB, which should exist more than enough for well-nigh users. Although at that place'south no sign of what the RAM will be, although a previous leak claims at that place will exist 8GB RAM, the original having a paltry 6GB. Also AWOL is the battery chapters, which really needs a boost from the tiny two,510 mAh cell nosotros saw in the first Razr foldable. The aforementioned previous leak says the new battery will be 2,845 mAh instead, which would be more than, just non necessarily enough to cure the phone'due south brusque battery life problem.

Compare this to the electric current Galaxy Z Flip, the template for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5G that volition exist the Razr 5G's master rival. It already has a 8GB RAM/256GB storage retentivity combination, only nosotros're not expecting that to change with its 5G overhaul - a skillful thing for Motorola. Notwithstanding, it will still have more than battery capacity - using 2 separate cells which combined offer 3,300 mAh. We might see this drop to iii,204 mAh according to a recent leak, simply that will nevertheless be more than fifty-fifty the upgraded Razr.

Android 10 will once more be the pre-installed operating system, no surprises in that location. Hopefully it'll get an update to Android 11 once that launches, which volition probable have more foldable-focused optimizations as flexible smartphones are set to go more common in the coming years.

While SIM card slots aren't often interesting, nosotros're curious to come across that this specs list has nano SIM and eSIM options. The original Razr only had an eSIM, which worked exclusively with Verizon in the Usa and EE in the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. If Motorola has figured out how to squeeze a physical SIM tray into the new Razr, and so this would in theory mean you tin can apply the phone with any carrier yous liked, assuming Motorola offers an unlocked handset.

The main display remains a half-dozen.2-inch console, which hopefully will have an upgraded folding mechanism. Not just did folding the phone get out a huge gap betwixt the display and the trunk of the telephone for debris to enter, it also emitted a inexpensive-sounding persistent squeak after just a few days of usage. This is something Motorola really needs to ready, especially given the price of this telephone will likely exist around the $1,500 mark like the original.

The Z Flip's display is larger than this at 6.seven-inches, which is better or worse depending on who you inquire. What's undoubtedly better is its build quality, that does a expert job of keeping the delicate swivel machinery protected, and its base toll of $ane,380. Assuming that doesn't rise with the improver of 5G, it's hard to justify spending more money on a foldable telephone with worse specs like the Razr.

The 5G compatibility is peradventure the biggest new feature. This volition likely require a new 5G-compatible chipset, likely the Snapdragon 765G, because the original used a Snapdragon 710. The Z Flip uses a Snapdragon 855 Plus, and will be getting a Snapdragon 865 Plus - significant it will withal be alee in functioning benchmarks if absolute calculating power is a priority for you.

Given Motorola'south shut relationship with Verizon, you'd recollect that the Razr 5G will have mmWave-compatible antennas. Yet the earlier leaks for the Razr 5G suggested it would be uniform with the more mutual sub-6GHz standard instead, which is what the Z Flip 5G is also believed to be using.

We also see here the camera upgrades that had previously been rumored. The beginning Razr had a 5MP front end photographic camera and a 16MP rear camera, but now it'll exist equipped with a much stronger pair of 20MP and 48MP sensors, which compared to the Z Flip's dual 12MP outside sensors and internal 10MP sensor look like the only surface area where the Razr might surpass the Samsung foldable.

The photo abilities of the original Razr were disappointing, even if it had some corking usability features such as using the exterior display when taking selfies with the main camera. Allow's hope these higher-res sensors are the solution to these problems.

Blass' leak has no mention of a release appointment, just we've been primed from previous rumors to expect the Razr 5G to announced in September. That's around the same time that the Samsung Milky way Z Flip 5G should be appearing too. The original Z Flip was a far superior phone to the Razr, and our favorite foldable telephone and then far. Motorola'south definitely taking steps in the right direction with these leaked upgrades to the Razr, merely we'll have to wait and meet if it's enough to get us to declare it meliorate than the Z Flip.

Richard is a Tom's Guide staff writer based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, audio and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.1000., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he'southward likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.