INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Motorola Razr 2019 revives the most iconic flip phone design into a new form factor - a foldable phone
much a head-to-head competition as it is a clash of philosophies, with the Razr designed to reduce its size while the Galaxy Fold attempts
popularly known - a bridge between phone and tablet - the Razr challenges the notion that devices in this newfound category must endeavor to
they differ, from specs to usability
available in the US in January 2020, other regions TBAMotorola Razr cost: $1,500Samsung Galaxy Fold is available now in the US, UK, and
even twice as much as the priciest flagship smartphones on the market
We only know the US price: $1,500
It will be a Verizon exclusive.After a much-publicized aborted launch in April 2019 due to durability issues, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has
been available to buy in the US, UK, and South Korea since September and Australia since October
Samsung looped in 24/7 support service (by phone, video chat, or in-person visit to one of its stores) with purchase of the phone for its
package will be offered in other regions)
mentioned before, both foldables define their appeal through their design
The Motorola Razr is portable and slim, while the Samsung Galaxy Fold is dense and expands into more screen real estate for productivity and
media.Considering prior foldables (the Fold, the Huawei Mate X, and even the Royole FlexPai) saw bendable displays as a way to get more
Unfolded, its 6.2-inch display is nearly identical in size and ratio to that of the Xperia 5 (h/t for that observation to @tnkgirl); folded
closed, it takes up half the footprint of an iPhone 11 Pro Max.(Image credit: Future)The phone is somewhat thicker, of course, with both
The Razr looks like its namesake, featuring the same scalloped top edge that tucks into the big bottom chin
Folding it closed shows the 2.7-inch front screen and the 16MP camera below it - and yes, you can use that screen to take selfies instead of
the small 5MP camera atop the interior display
Fair enough - phones have gotten much denser - so it takes a little work to pry open one-handed
Nor do either have a 3.5mm phone jack.(Image credit: Future)The Galaxy Fold takes the opposite approach: start with a standard smartphone
footprint and unfold for more display
After the initial failures, the device was re-released in September 2019 with refinements to the screen and hinge for durability, and it is
indeed pleasant to unfold the phone with a satisfying snap into place - but good luck trying to do it one-handed.The Fold is narrower than
most flagship phones when folded closed, and unfolded flat to its 7.3-inch maximum, its display sits between the massive Samsung Galaxy S10
5G (6.7 inches) and the iPad Mini (7.9 inches)
The interior display is topped by a pair of cameras for video chatting, which complement the small lens on the front and the three standard
is also heavy at 268g, and feels like a lead candybar when folded up
While the clamshell-closed Razr is similarly hefty, its 208g weight is notably less.(Image credit: TheIndianSubcontinent)DisplayThe Samsung
This is partially due to some design wizardry that bends the screen out while the phone closes before tucking the display back in to the
Yes, this creates a small (several millimeter) gap where water or dust particles could enter, but Motorola seems unconcerned with this
Motorola camera setup, with decent performance aided by improved photo software since the Moto Z4 hit the stands
main camera can also be used for selfies in conjunction with the small front display when the phone is folded closed
want more screen - just flip the phone open and the video call will transition seamlessly to the open central screenand the 5MP camera above
lenses featuring a 12MP standard (variable aperture f/1.5 + f/2.4 77 degree FoV), a 12MP telephoto, and an ultrawide (123-degree FoV)
far and away the powerhouse here, with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage
runs a Snapdragon 710, a chipset designed for mid-range phones, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage
sorting through typical tasks without a hitch
released long before Android 10 was released, while the Motorola Razr was likewise originally scheduled for a summer release before being
Still, that should be plenty for most users.BatteryOne of the creeping worries about foldables seems to be whether the extra screen real
estate will require more battery
If that ends up being a serious correlation, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has prepared for it with a 4,380mAh total capacity split between both
split its battery between both sections - but its capacity is a measly 2,500mAh
This seems concerning, to say the least
Motorola is confident users will get a full day out of the battery life, partially because their usage will change with some functionality
outsourced to the front screen
The Fold comes out a bit ahead in this regard, with wireless charging and the capability to lend its capacity out to other devices with
reverse wireless charging, a feature that debuted with the Samsung Galaxy S10 line.(Image credit: Future)TakeawayThese are truly distinct
devices with different ideal users: the Galaxy Fold appeals to folks who desire more screen real estate at the expense of sleekness, while
the Motorola Razr is extensively designed to re-introduce compact smartphones back into the market.In other words: you know which device
What does matter, then, are how effective these devices are at achieving what they set out to do.The Galaxy Fold meets its goal of bringing
