Motorola RAZR 2022 Review: Far From Home

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[MOTOROLA RAZR 2022 REVIEW]
Motorola. Until Apple came along, no one mattered more in mobile than the company that built the first cellphone - and there was no phone more recognizable than the RAZR. That brand name redefined the first flip phones in 2004; it helped Android conquer the smartphone world in 2011; and it resurrected the flip phone in 2019 with the world’s first mass-market foldable (that also brought back the venerable brand name).
But no amount of retro-futurism would hold off Samsung once the South Korean juggernaut decided it wanted a piece of the action. After a slow start with the Galaxy Z Flip, it went for the kill with the solid Z Flip 3 and excellent Galaxy Z Flip 4, each of which beat the Razr on the spec sheet and on the price list.
For its part, Motorola kept the world waiting nearly two years for a response. And now that the phone is finally here, Motorola’s attitude seems to be: if you can’t resonate … emulate. I’m Michael Fisher and I’ve spent two months with the Motorola Razr 2022, a wide and weird effort to duplicate Samsung’s success - by copying the copycat.
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MrMobile’s Motorola RAZR 2022 Review was produced following two months with a China-market Motorola RAZR 2022 review sample (model XT2251-1) purchased by MrMobile’s publisher Future PLC. (Special thanks to channel sponsor dbrand for facilitating that transaction.) The RAZR review sample was tested on T-Mobile from Binghamton to Brooklyn, NY and Raleigh NC. Retail device running production software (for the China market).
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00:00 A brief history of the RAZR
01:20 Objective improvements
2:52 Subjective complaints
07:06 Through the RAZR’s lenses
09:11 Fat phone with a thin name
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[@AntennaMan]

I have owned the RAZR 5G since last year and anxiously waited for the newest RAZR. I can't tell you how disappointed I was to see the "new design." The original RAZR design with the chin was so iconic, unmatched by any other phone. I feel like Motorola shot themselves in the foot with this one. As always I appreciate your review.

[@Johnny_Socko]

I liked it too, but the designs of the RAZR 5G and the previous RAZR were criticized by almost every reviewer except Mr. Mobile. I'm sure Motorola was intentionally hoping to trade "quirky" for "sales" with this redesign, and I can't say I blame them. (Even though it's not my preference.)

[@FalconWindblader]

@@Johnny_Socko Shame that so many no longer has the capacity to appreciate unique designs these days. The way i see it, Moto should've just dropped the Razr branding altogether if they wanted to make their new entry look so boring.

[@ryan.crosby]

Unless the next iteration of the RAZR gets back to actual RAZR design roots, I'm holding onto my 5G for a long, long time. There's literally nothing about the 2022 design I like.

[@utubrGaming]

@@Johnny_Socko people simultaneously complain that phones have become similarly shaped glass bricks, while also criticising different form factors as not being a bezeless screen.

[@reverend_wintondupree]

@@ryan.crosby The chin begs to include a headphone jack (in my dreams atleast)

[@tsm1871]

A huge thing about flip phones for me are the ability the use the outside screen to the extent the RAZR does. If Samsung adds that to the Flip5 I'm immediately hooked forever.

[@TheMrMobile]

No question, Moto continues to outperform here. Just wish the software implementation was as smooth as it was on the RAZR '19/'20.

[@sipenarekbecha7193]

@@TheMrMobile weird decision from Motorola devs, as the newer seems getting nerfed 🤔

[@tsm1871]

@@TheMrMobile I wrote this comment mid-watch. Having now finished it.. wow the difference between the 19/20 and 2022 is jarring. Seems like a regression in design

I bought a Flip 3 but stopped using it mainly because of the useless outer screen and constant flipping

[@sipenarekbecha7193]

@ what do you mean by constant flipping ? 🤔

[@linuxhereproductions]

Totally agree with all of your points, it's such a shame to see Moto drop their bold distinct design in favor of boring simplicity. I still love my 2019 Razr and I hope to get many more years out of it

[@americanparser]

Even though security updates just ended on it in September?

[@John_C_J]

Nostalgia can only sell so many phones.

[@ERS2fast4U]

@@americanparser my 2020 RAZR (the previous one) has now Android 12 which is really efficient for it's battery and performance 👍

[@dnegel9546]

i really dont see anything bad about the new one. to me it fixes everything the previous one needed. and if the previous one was good then this is better. i think the reviewer just wanted to complain about nothing. only bad thing i can think off is that it is a bit to wide. thats it. i would like for the next version for them to make the screen bigger by reducing the bezels.

[@FalconWindblader]

@@dnegel9546 That's cuz you only see functionality & little else, while to a good number of us, Mr. Mobile himself especially, the concept of foldable touchscreen phones itself represents something more, & definitely something that the previous Razr added to. The Razr name itself, especially when added on a foldable, is a symbol of breaking the mold, standing out, & all around just being unique, at least in form if not in function. Now, it's just yet another faceless one-of-the-many.

[@XXB4XX]

Not bad, but agree. I prefer the older look with the chin. It's what made the Razr a Razr.

[@ReHsA]

They missed the mark on this one. They should've kept the original form factor and improved upon it. I digged its uniqueness with its chin and it's such a huge disappointment Motorola took it off!

[@bunnypoop4508]

it was ugly

[@ReHsA]

@@bunnypoop4508 so does the new one

[@whysoserious4464]

@@ReHsA no

[@ReHsA]

@@whysoserious4464 yes

[@zadsazhad]

@@whysoserious4464 it's subjective

[@AmadeusAlmighty]

You really have the best tech reviews on this whole youtube thingy. You are so eloquent and poetic with your descriptions. I always put MKBHD at the top of my list of fav reviewers, but recently I've felt like I get better information from your reviews. Stay awesome, Mr. Mobile.

[@TheMrMobile]

Much appreciated!

[@DogeFrom2014]

I sometimes find MKBHD's reviews to be a bit boring and dry, but Michael's reviews always have me entertained from start to finish.

[@obidean3964]

MKBHD review is good but kinda feel "mass-produced" (the view count literally explains it) while Mr Mobile tastefully crafted videos is something special and feels personal. My 2 cents ..

[@DogeFrom2014]

@@obidean3964 Yeah totally agree. He really cares about the majority opinion and how the phone fares for most people, while michael reviews the device based on how well it fits with his own lifestyle. It's because of the big "populist" reviewers like MKBHD that OEMs have started moving away from curved displays (at least that's what I assume, could be wrong).

[@1mlb704]

Yeah I'm with you. The first RAZR was iconic, I was using one for almost 4 years (I still have it and it STILL works!) I've always been a huge fan of the design. The previous RAZR foldable was cool, this might be a better phone but it's not a very good RAZR

[@Minto107]

Exactly, it just isn’t a RAZR, it’s chinese clone of a Galaxy Flip

[@GiantFoamFinger]

Awesome review as always! Ex Motorola guy here. Really appreciate your insights on both pros and cons.

[@captainnomad]

Mr. Mobile I have been waiting for this video from you! Other reviewers all praise the new specs but you're the only one who gets the subjective *feel* of the phone and how important it is to be slim, sleek, and flippable. After losing my RAZR 5G earlier this year I anxiously awaited news of the 2022 model; and when I finally saw it, I decided to buy a new RAZR 5G because this is a massive disappointment in my book. Sad that Motorola decided to copy Samsung, but not surprised. I just hope this isn't the end for the Razr.

[@MotorolaFans]

totally agree with what you said and I might as well replace my razr 5g with another razr 5g

[@ProperScottishWelcome]

The only review I’ve been waiting on. I’ve ordered mine here in the UK and with a 10% discount got it for £855 so a fantastic price. I know it has some down points like no wireless charging, not so great wide camera and no waterproofing but I think it has some great clawbacks with an outer display that you can actually use for most (unlike the flip series), a far less noticeable crease and a very good main camera. I also like the idea of the wider screen as I have quite large hands so feel this will be comfortable to use. Time will tell but really looking forward to using it and seeing how it goes.

[@Johnny_Socko]

Another thing that would sway me: Instead of ultra-thin glass as on the Samsung Flip series, the RAZR 5G used a plastic screen, which means no cracking ever. Does the RAZR 2022 continue with the plastic screen?

[@ProperScottishWelcome]

@@Johnny_Socko glass this time

[@deborahdavies3123]

Great price may I ask where you purchased it from 🙂

[@ProperScottishWelcome]

@@deborahdavies3123 direct from Motorola

[@daftbence]

It was heartwarming to see the QM2 in the vid. I used to work on it, been to New York quite a few times actually. I just wish I could've met you when I was there.

[@clarkcant]

Your videos are amazing to begin with but greatly enhanced by your amazing & witty command of English. Your writing is fantastic. A 10 minute video feels like it took 2 minutes because I don't keep looking at the progress bar on between "um"s and "so"s. Thank you, and keep it up! P.S. thank you for using KZbin Chapters unlike the muppets on the other channels.

[@insertnickhere5022]

Ever since I heard that the 2022 RAZR was out, I was waiting for this video...Was definitely worth the wait

[@Blessed_444]

Anytime your looking for tech information I highly recommend watching Flossy Carter on here. He is my first go to when it comes to phones watches tablets etc.

[@insertnickhere5022]

@@Blessed_444 I do watch him and his videos are great, but they are very long, so I can't afford to watch his videos for every single product that I am interested in....

[@sexyscientist]

I too was waiting for this video for forever. I was very interested in this device, but now, I am a little less interested.

[@davidjacobs6244]

I could never give up my iPhone for one of these gimmicks.

[@insertnickhere5022]

@@davidjacobs6244 I could never give up the convenience and options that I have on Android phones for an iPhone too

[@sujaymetal]

Last month I traded my flip 1 with Razr 1, I just love the design of Razr first gen..and with Android 11 update the cover screen is fully usable, so much fun ..

[@baileyyeager1376]

Your videos are always the premier example of great reviews and day in the life usage. Even if I'm not in the market for a device I look forward to new vids

[@trojanfotball19]

I completely agree with all of your comments and I find it sad that they completely abandoned their indivuality in favor of fitting in. I absolutely do not like the new razr at all aestheticcally compared to the 2019 and 2020 5g models. This switch to fit it more and look like a Samsung is exactly why I will never buy the new razr cause honestly if I wanted a Samsung I would just buy a Samsung cause of the better cameras, operating systems and availability. Motorola completely dropped the ball here with this new model and hopefully the sales aren't bad enough that they discontinue the model because I would love to see them go back to the older models with better operating systems, cameras and sleek original design

[@BrowncoatInABox]

This was the phone I was waiting for because I loved the throwback to old-school flip phones in the first gen

[@DenienN]

You might want to look for something else.

[@BrowncoatInABox]

@@DenienN yes I know

[@naheem]

I have a Z4 and do like the Moto. I like the outer screen and a wider main screen (it does give the feel of more normal sized screen). The fold is also a lot less noticeable then the Z4. As for the software, we haven't seen what the European version has to offer, so the verdict is out. Having said this, I don't know if foldable phones are the future or are just a gimmick.

[@ivanarellano1207]

I hate to say it but when I replace my Razr 5G, I'll pick up a Z Flip. This new Razr design is disappointing.

[@BrowncoatInABox]

@@ivanarellano1207 exactly

[@TJKoopa3018]

Honestly it is disappointing to see them drop the iconic design even if in some ways, it’s to the phone’s benefit. Hell I just found out someone at work uses one of the older modern RAZR as their daily and it looks amazing just as the original did. So to see this… reinterpretation of what Samsung is doing, it just makes you wonder why they couldn’t find a way to make that sleek look work. Fantastic review as always Michael.

[@auliamate]

Because alas, people hate charging their phones, and the first two Razrs just do not last as long as the Z Flip, it's physically impossible without fattening it, which if they did but kept the chin, I think would be a worthy sacrifice for the masses. Honestly the 2022 "Razr" shouldn't have the name, it's obviously more akin to a Moto Edge than the icons of the ages.

[@bradenfitzpatrick8352]

Hopefully in a few years we'll start to see flips and folds from companies like Google, Apple, OnePlus, Asus. I really want to see more designs and ideas available to us in the U.S. than just Samsung's versions of foldables

[@Raja995mh33]

Apple will never make a Flip because the design is just stupid...

[@aliyuabba4575]

@@Raja995mh33 Typical. There was a time they said Apple will never make large display phones cos they look stupid, and Apple will never make wireless charging cos it's stupid. And oh! Apple will never make high refresh rate or always on display cos they are all stupid. Yet another one is Apple will never implement fast charging cos it'll kill your battery and it's stupid. We just gonna wait till they make fold phones and it'll be touted as the best things since slice bread

[@sexyscientist]

Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, Xiaomi's foldables are already in the Chinese market and Google's R&D is going on. Asus already marketed the "foldable" laptop, so phone is not far away. You can definitely expect some competition in the coming years.

[@tams805]

@@Raja995mh33 Then why are you even here?

[@davidjacobs6244]

@@tams805 because he has the right to an opinion.

[@scizor285]

Still miss the old design of the first two Motorolas.

[@mukeshjadhav8798]

Agree with every single work of yours @mrmobile. So sad to see Razor moving towards Zflip design... It's not a razor anymore no matter how good the specs are.

[@jnieto490]

Kinda wish they'd keep the legacy design of the 19' RAZR and just kinda improve on it's weakest points

[@Redpaperrose]

Two things I really liked about the RAZR 5g that Samsung did not have.. 1) the bottom "chin" 2) the ability to do most things from the cover screen. My RAZR 5g died this year... I've moved over to the Samsung flip 4 because it's Easter proof. If the RAZR had the chin, I'd have gotten that .. But now the RAZR looks like the flip 4, I went for the flip. So the cover screen, natively, the flip 4 is very limited but with third party apps I can now use it for most things except writing text. The RAZR 2022 is no longer line the old RAZR , now it is just a Samsung with less pros than the Samsung

[@mickeycoolmouse]

I think the" wideness" is welcome. Keeps the phone's aspect ratio in check (20:9). A less wide phone probably would've yielded (in my opinion) a needlessly tall aspect ratio. While I don't mind larger phones; taller phones have been the bane of my existence ever since manufactures decided to artificially claim bigger screen sizes within the same relative foot print

[@jakenasz3428]

totally agree. the ratio of the z flip 3 was ridiculous. the 4 is slightly better.

[@MrMjolnir009]

I absolutely agree... I dislike the Flip 4 for having that weird tall and skinny look and feel. I love the wide normal width of the RAZR. And I've gotten compliments to the contrary: People constantly tell me how they are surprised when I fold it.. because it looks like a regular size smart phone that folds to half the size and doesn't look like a makeup case.

[@TheMrMobile]

Aspect ratio debates will never end, just because it's such a subjective area. For me, tall and narrow is where it's at. Silver lining: now there's more choice in the clamshell space (in some markets, anyway).

[@FoxInkling]

I have a friend who has the 2020 Razr and when they sent me a screenshot of something I realized that the LG V60 was taller in the aspect ratio side of things

[@Evie0133]

I miss the Razr 2020's design so badly, especially in silver :(

[@games2507]

9:56 Legitimately thought this was a giant Razr monument 😂😂 Great shot !

[@twotonepostmalone2239]

I upgraded from the v60 to the moto razr2022. I do see your points about what this phone isn't compared to previous models. I knew I wanted a foldable phone as an upgrade and the outer display was a huge selling point compared to Samsung's flip4. I use the outer display for quick calculator access for my job and messages when I need to quick message someone if I don't want to ruin movie experience for others. My biggest worry was it's an overseas phone. And I was told at&t and Verizon wouldn't be compatible. But I just popped in the sim card and thank God it worked. Your absolutely right about the software. It is buggy, and just like you said in video, the personalization app won't open for me either 😭. Personally, I use a different home launcher than the stock it comes with so it helps with my own personal customization.

[@Anoalekontrieger]

How is it holding up after a couple of months? I'm interested in the 2022 RAZR

[@twotonepostmalone2239]

@Bas Hartman sadly enough, I had to trade it in about a week ago. 😫 everything about that phone was perfect. The display, the power behind the phone, the 120hrz display everything. What killed it, unfortunately, was a simple bug. Group text messaging. Forwhatever reason, I noticed that I was missing out on conversations or I wasn't receiving the full messages in group messages. I thought It was just the app I was using but I used every messaging app known on the app store and each had a group messaging problem. I called Verizon and they knew it was an overseas phone and couldn't really do much except keep telling me to try another app. But in the end it just got frustrating. Who knew just a basic task as group messaging would kill the experience for me. Traded it in for Fold4 (cuz I wasn't gonna go back to a Candy bar Phone). About 2 weeks ago. Haven't looked back sense

[@PizzaTheHutt8281]

Just from an engineering standpoint to get better battery life, internal cooling and performance it has to be a bit fatter. I think i certainly prefer that form factor to the flip. Not getting a full tablet like the fold but mitigating the main downside of chunky phablets by keeping it small in the pocket. Heavily considering one because moto lets you load whatever OS you want for long term use.

[@NeonVisual]

I nearly had a heart attack for you at 7:46 when you're holding it over the ocean with one hand and recording yourself holding it over the ocean with the other.

[@chrispez_lo]

I've been waiting for this!

[@speedyink]

Michael, you must have seen the "cover launcher" app by now? It adds full app functionality to the Z Flip series, at least in some capacity. I've watched KZbin, and even played full on 3D games on the Z flip 3's cover screen. Definitely stuff I wish I coulda done from the start!

[@Riccardo_Mori]

Motorola dipped the Razr into an unhealthy dose of Blandness Sauce. Wow. Great review as always, Michael! Cheers, //Rick

[@ainp777]

Mr mobile makes the best reviews even though sometimes the product doesn’t interested me his reviews I still watch them because he makes it sound so interesting. He should be a salesman for tech companies.

[@ProperScottishWelcome]

After receiving delivery of my razr 22 I can easily say I love it. To be able to reply to messages (with whatever text I want) from the cover screen is a win in any book. The phone feels solid, screen is great and camera is great (not excellent). I’m more than happy to use this day to day.

[@RukaIXR]

If they stripped out the design of the razr, why would I ever get this over a galaxy z flip 4?

[@johnathanblade1]

The wrestling clip was a superior "da fuq?" addition to the review. Kudos!

[@NURDVEVO]

YEAH BAYBEEEE LET'S GOOOOOO more folding phones. The fun phone will rise yet again!

[@MrFastFox666]

Totally agree with you. When I bought my Razr 5G, I knew that it was a technically inferior phone compared to the Flip, but the flip felt like a generic phone that happens to fold in half. I liked the Razr's distinctive retro-future design.

[@dewhashish]

The noise at 1:13 is hilarious, just SLAM

[@HeavenlyKnight96]

Should been called the Pebl. I recall that boy was chunky. Bummed no more Boston. Love seeing a different city. Good luck in NYC!

[@jeffriart]

It's a shame to see the RAZR-esque design gone and just following the Z Flip trend now. Still, an interesting foldable, while it's not for me, I'm glad to see continuation of more foldable.

[@shoshannahberkowitz4321]

You get points for going to Binghamton. One of my favorite little cities ever

[@farishanafiah8461]

The fact that this Razr has USB-C 3.1 with wired video output and Ready For Desktop Mode is already enough for me to take this over Samsung's Z Flip.

[@elizabeth3280]

this is why I chose this for my second phone over the flip and the newer razr 40. I already have a z fold 4 but am curios about the motorolla desktop mode. The only thing this is not packing is the stylus pen but I have enough things that can manage.

[@susansammy5448]

Great review as always! Disappointed that the design is no longer RAZR like, It does look like the older Z Flip.. strange they omit wireless charging.. but the larger external screen and larger MP camera are pluses.. not enough to make me swap out my Z Flip 4

[@randomchannel323]

Yeah this is the Motorola Flip 4

[@JamesFarris]

Mr. Mobile is the Tony Stark of the tech review community. Been watching his reviews for the past 5+ years. Even got the wife watching as well 😂

[@mikeytikey1]

Hands down the best hands on reviews - as a UK resident I love the New York walkabouts as well.

[@dapinkcat]

I just got it.. It's huge. Great when closed but huge open. The crease is really noticeable and you can feel it. Great phone tho!! I'm keeping it. Giztop $1,100... Delivered in 5 days. It's the Chinese version... You can switch to English and it works great on Verizon. The Bluetooth indoor isn't as solid as my s21 ultra.

[@johnhoover7869]

The comical wideness makes this a very easy to use and see phone. Loving it. Coming from the very narrow Z3 Flip. Wish Moto would offer wide and narrow options for their phones.

[@beardedonetech]

Thanks for the review Cap'n 2 Phones ! I seriously believe that Sammy needs competition in north America. Or else we're just gonna be stuck with iterative upgrades from them. Hope other players enter the chat soon !

[@pim666]

I feel like the USP for me was the classic razr shape… cannot believe they dropped it with this new model

[@AmmarVanKorsha]

At my local JB-HIFI they are selling this phone at 750 AUD. I think it’s worth it, and I kinda want it!

[@robertosmmjlist]

Been waiting for the only review that matters! Señor Mobile!

[@Icecat0010]

That design reminds me more of the Blade than the Razr.

[@lubbersinc]

I own the Razr 5G and while I hate Android with a passion, I just can't get enough of the beautiful design. I couldn't be more disappointed with this new Razr. The design of the Razr 2019 and Razr 5G is what convinced me to switch from iPhone. The new Razr looks like a normal candybar phone folded in half, just like the all the others, the quirkiness is totally gone.

[@dengyaohou]

11:13 Motorola Mobility was acquired by Lenovo in 2014, so its not an American icon anymore.

[@UzY3L]

I wish people would stop bashing on wide phones... Yes, a wider phone will make one-handed usage more difficult some of the time but a slimmer phone will make double-handed usage difficult all of the time, especially when typing as you have to intermesh your fingers behind the phone and painfully curve your thumbs to use the ever-smaller keyboard even when set at max-height.

[@omarspost]

as of the 27th Oct, the 256gb model can be had for £855 in the UK directly from motorola's website. £950 list price - 10% newsletter sign up promo

[@omarspost]

For comparison, Samsung 256gb flip4 is £1000. I've been using the China release RAZR for over 2 months. Overall a better phone than the flip4. Aesthetically it could do with a little refinement and the minor software bugs need ironing out. Main camera has potentioal. with a few updates it'll be running as smoothly as a flip. The one major feature that the RAZR needs, is to allow regular widgets on the outer display. That'd be a game changer. For example you could have sports scores or a fitness tracker displayed.

[@chrisjohnson9802]

"until Apple came along" Nokia: Am I a joke to you??

[@sexyscientist]

Until Nokia caught the market...

[@moth.monster]

I will admit, I was a bit scared of durability after getting a Flip 4, but mine's been perfect so far.

[@cw8628]

Having used this as my daily driver for a month now, I will say that it is maybe my favorite phone I have ever owned. Yes, I don't like the design as much as my Razr 5G, and yes, the fact that I was impatient and ordered the Chinese version does create some problems (Android Auto will not work for example), I still like this way more than the ZFlip3. I have the 5G, which I loved, but unfortunately it's not a particularly good phone (no service in my office on Verizon when all my other phones had no troubles) and switched to the Samsung. I never could enjoy the Z3 - the gutter is distracting, I hate the aspect ratio of it, and I don't really love the Samsung interface. The Razr 2022 has pretty much solved all of those issues. A total winner in my book. By the way, a decent looking cover makes the giant outside "picture frame" look go away.

[@Scarf_C]

It'd be an absolute masterpiece indeed, If these specs were in Razr 5G form :/

[@EricBWI262]

I saw this video in my feed and got really excited for an updated RAZR, then I saw the updated "RAZR." Motorola got rid of the one thing the RAZR had over the Samsung, the unique and for old people like me (36) nostalgic look!

[@sexyscientist]

Nostalgia can drive sales only so far!

[@EricBWI262]

@@sexyscientist They should have named it anything else then.

[@sexyscientist]

@@EricBWI262 I vote for moto rokr.

[@aidanagain995]

Along with Morgan Freeman and the Narrator of Stanley Parable, Michael Fisher would be a great narrator of someone's life on a day-to-day basis

[@mannchhabra]

Hahaha, I've always thought of that. Very alike. Brilliant observation ☝

[@BahaaBarakat]

"until Apple came along no one mattered more in mobile than the company that built the first cell phone" yeah maybe in the states but for the rest of the world it was Nokia. Motorola wasn't that important globally. The Razor was popular and iconic though.

[@XaeroGravity]

Glad to see the improvements, but I'm pretty disappointed with the design of the phone itself. Maybe it's just my nostalgia talking, but I vastly prefer the look of the RAZR 5G.

[@EnriqueMcQuade]

I wish Motorola released this into the U.S.

[@midhungopan9270]

Should've continued with the older design,missed the iconic design

[@dillonsukram9381]

The chin design was way better in the RAZR 2020, the silver RAZR 2020 paired with the curved edges made it my favorite looking modern flip phone apart from the flip 3. They should've kept the curves and chin.

[@BrianHartman]

In terms of the form factor, I think there's probably only so much Motorola can do with the technology involved. That's the only reason I can think of they would make it so much like the Flip.

[@shreyank4087]

I like mr.mobile's reviews because it has so much depth and emotion with good story telling

[@BrendenPragasam]

The phone just needed a better industrial design team to execute a good successor to the razr from years before, a team who cared what the nomenclature stood for.

[@GFourGadget]

I don't blame them for confirming to the market. Look at what happened to Nokia and Blackberry when they decided to do their own thing. Companies need money to survive, and they need to do something that people would buy to earn that cash

[@sexyscientist]

What about releasing 2 flip phones, moto razr and moto rokr?

[@JohnAnderson-yl8hc]

I'll stick with my razr 5G. I bought it for the flip factor and the nostalgic look and feel. If I wanted a Samsung flippable block I would have bought one. I'm really like the external screen. I can do so much without even opening. And speaking of opening you can configure it to continue the app you were looking at on the external screen after you open it. It also works in reverse.

[@jamesvinson5923]

There's an art to the way you produce your videos that I've always admired (e.x. 4:25 - it's very creative and takes proper planning)

[@kevinmikulaj]

Thank you for another thorough and honest review. Keep up the great work!

[@FalconWindblader]

Even without reading the comments, i'm sure many here would share my sentiment, & agree with your subjective views on the phone. While i do laud the improved functionalities of the new iteration (i really REALLY don't wanna call it a Razr), i sure as hell lament its loss of individuality. As great as this new Moto foldable is in terms of function, it sure as hell has no business carrying the Razr branding.

[@arminsanjana2516]

Great honest review as always Michael, I am a big fan of Motorola.. have always been , but I agree this design didn't sit with me well! They should have kept the same design element from the previous Razr's so that the new one didn't look somewhat similar to Samsung

[@unorthodoxbox]

I will give Motorola credit, at least they're trying to make the new Razr work, could've at least tried to keep more of the original asthetic while updating, but hopefully with their next model they'll have ironed out the issues with this one.

[@sexyscientist]

I was looking for the lighter, sleeker, sexier razr, but they focused on the spec sheet. I guess they can't make everyone happy.

[@omarkazi8340]

Been waiting for your review on this one Knew that it'll come but I thought you would be one of the first ones Anyway thanks

[@jonaw.2153]

It's so different to the RAZR, I do think you're completely right: It really shouldn't be called a Razr. I'm not a fan of the form-factor of this "wallet phone" at all. I'd much rather buy one of the older RAZR smartypantsphones, but they're not likely to see support for much longer than a few years. From your review, the MegaMoto (as I'll now take to calling it) seems like a solid Galaxy-alternative indeed, but nothing more than that. Oh well, third time's the charm. I'll wait for the next generation at minimum.

[@jacoblim7808]

Would love to see this in Singapore. Majority of the users here are either iPhone or Samsung users.

[@faisal-nl2vf]

This might be a good flip phone, but not at all a Razr

[@EtherealGoddess_Ent]

That last statement about them selling there souls was deep

[@Thegreekgeekss]

Damn you Motorola. You designed the perfect smartwatch on day 1 (moto360), you had the most unique foldable design (retro+futuristic) and they always come last. COME ON! Pull yourself together! They could be one of the top companies and they always stumble on themselves 😮‍💨

[@SSR_RedDevil]

I had the V3i. Within half an hour of purchasing it, from new, it was glitching out. When I pressed 9 it would register as 2 or 4. Press a direction button and it would go to the menu. I went back in the shop and they said they don't accept refunds, so I dropped it on the floor and stamped on it and walked out. £70 down the drain, but a phone that doesn't function is useless.

[@MaxMiller94]

What happened to Moto? They had a real shot at something special in the early days of Android, and even products like the Moto X were revolutionary. Now it's like they struggle to put out anything more than commerce oriented midrange phones.

[@GustavoCaucayo]

what a great video.. 10/10 for keeping up with the foldable content michael.. Lets hope these companies give you something to be really excited about next year lol

[@chrisjames6327]

Having owned a few, I like flip phones - they are definitely the future. A Samsung Flip is just so much more exciting than a Galaxy, with only a little less power/specs

[@aircraftzful]

Production value at its best!

[@derekisthematrix]

I'm assuming it came down to revenue. The first folding screen RAZR likely didn't sell well and banked on nostalgia from a demographic that largely isn't as concerned about having a unique device as they once were. Emulation was Moto/Lenovo's hope to grab some actual market share. Oh and Michael, FYI Nova launcher recently sold out to a data analytics company...

[@LindonSlaght]

Company: Improves their product MrMobile: Yeah nah bro they copying Samsung. Honestly not the best opener, could've thought about that a bit more

[@nerovanguard846]

"an American icon that's not in America" That hits hard

[@abdallica]

Welcome back, Captain! 🫡

[@johnmcguire9831]

Tend to agree, its just a flip - the chin in my onion looked good and was functional when holding

[@r_turner]

Nice Timing, Just Opened My New 4K TV n Nothing Better Than MrMobile Content for the First Watch !!

[@martylinane7014]

great work... as always!!! Flip on!

[@abdullahkaaki9853]

The best review on KZbin... Thanks.. same thought Disappointed with this fat design the previous RAZR was much elegant... Why Motorola why 😐😐😐😐

[@Ace-pc2cm]

While I agree with everything here, I'm still very glad this exists for two very important reasons: 1. The outside screen makes it infinitely more useful than the Samsung Flip 2. Competition in the west, to a very stagnant and comfortable Samsung P.S. Launchers only change the launcher, not the system. Changing the system requires a custom ROM, which is somewhat cumbersome and risky (and definitely voids your warranty) but historically speaking Motorola phones have seen very active development from launch until up to a decade after the phone's release date. This (or the next model) will be a compelling upgrade from my Pixel 5 now that the Pixel family has gone in a direction I'm not too excited about (under the screen fingerprint sensor).

[@nicholastorntore2962]

I appreciate your work. You are the best at what you do.

[@extectic]

I'm hugely satisfied with my Motorola Edge+ (or 30, here in Europe) and love much about it, like Ready For - and I karate chop it multiple times a day to turn on the flashlight, such a genius little feature. The feature list of this flipper looks really solid to me, even including Ready For which can be a big deal for nerds. Pick up a pair of Rokid Air or Nreal AR glasses, plug in the USB-C and enjoy big screens wherever, so I'm glad they included that. They should put it on all their stuff, for some of us it's a selling point. That said, yes, if they're going to call it a Razr, it has to be true to the heritage of the name. A shame they couldn't get the design more Razr-like... and I agree, they shouldn't be using the designation. Sometimes I do almost forget that Motorola is super Chinese nowadays, not American at all.