Motorola’s Upcoming Foldable Smartphone: Galaxy Z Flip 6 Rival’s Launch Nears

Motorola’s already sent out a couple of flip foldables this year – you can catch up on one of them in our Motorola Razr Plus 2024 review. But it looks like another model is on the way, judging by some recently spotted regulatory filings.

A device called the Motorola Razr 50s has popped up for HDR 10+ certification, courtesy of MySmartPrice. So, at least we know one of the HDR formats the new handset will support. But that’s about all we know for now – the ‘s’ in the name suggests this might be an even more affordable version of the Motorola Razr 2024 (or Motorola Razr 50 outside the US).

The Motorola Razr 2024 (or Motorola Razr 50) retails for $699.99 / £799.99 (about AU$1,050, although you can’t buy it in Australia at the moment), so we’re hoping the new version manages to come in at a significantly more affordable price point.

Flip foldables are all the rage right now, and you’d be forgiven for being a little confused by the current offerings from Motorola. This year, we’ve seen the tech manufacturer launch the Razr 2024 and the more advanced Razr Plus 2024, both with the same dimensions and 6.9-inch screen size. If you’re not in the US, you’ll see those phones marketed as the Motorola Razr 50 and the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. It’s not clear exactly where the Razr 50s might fit in – last year, we got two Moto flip phones, including the Motorola Razr 2023, with no ‘s’ variant.

The main competitor here is, of course, the flip foldable made by Samsung, and our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review will give you the lowdown on that device. It’s a formidable competitor, with not much to complain about. Samsung’s handset does retail for $1,099.99 / £1,049 / AU$1,799 and up, so Motorola is already undercutting it on price – and may take that even further with the Razr 50s, which should be officially unveiled before too long.