Flip phone nostalgia is in full swing, thanks to the latest announcement from iconic flip phone brand, Motorola. The company is pulling out all the stops with its new 40 series, featuring not one, but two flip phones in its iconic Razr family — the Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra. Great news if you’ve been keen on a flip phone, but haven’t been blown away by what’s currently on the market.
Not only are these new phones packed full of great features and flip phone nostalgia, but thanks to its ongoing partnership with Pantone and general focus on creating devices that look fantastic, Motorola’s newest phones combine stunning designs and colours with great quality tech.
“No one knows more about foldable devices than Motorola. We invented the first flip phone and launched the first Razr in the early 2000s,” Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola Greater Asia Pacific said.
“Razr quickly became an icon; a fashion statement and something of a status symbol. As we continue to innovate, the Razr continues to bridge that gap between technology and fashion. We understand that consumers are changing the way they use their devices and also that innovative design and form factor are paramount to enhancing their experience.”
In addition to the two foldable Razr phones, Motorola has also announced the latest incarnation of its premium Edge series, the Motorola Edge 40. Motorola will be donating from the sales of the Viva Magenta versions of the Motorola Edge 40 and Razr 40 Ultra to the Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Keen to know more about these latest Motorola phones? Read on for the features and specs.
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra — taking flip phones to another level
The stand-out release from the new Motorola 40 series is the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. As the name suggests, it’s more than your average flip phone, with the best-of-the-best that Motorola has to offer in foldable phone technology.
Thanks to its Flex View technology, you’re able to keep the Razr 40 Ultra folded at multiple angles, perfect for a range of activities — from hands-free video streaming to hands-free photos. Unfolded, you’ll get a 6.9-inch main display, and on the back is a 3.6-inch cover display — outsizing the OPPO Find N2 Flip’s 3.26-inch cover display, which was previously the largest in the Australian market.
Motorola has also made even more of a feature of its cover screen. You’ll be able to take photos and record videos, personalise your display and respond to messages. However, Motorola has taken the functionality a step further, allowing you to play games, watch videos, make payments and access your favourite apps all on the cover display. Plus, thanks to Motorola’s partnership with Spotify, you’ll be able to get instant access to your favourite music and recommendations with the dedicated Spotify panel. All in all, making true use out of the cover screen.
The Razr 40 Ultra hasn’t shied away from the stylish flip phones of old, thanks to its ultra-sleek and lightweight design and fun colour range. There’s a classic Infinite Black colour option, a crisp and cool Glacier Blue and, as a continuation of the partnership with Pantone, you can get your Razr 40 Ultra in Pantone’s 2023 colour of the year, Viva Magenta. Both the black and blue versions feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back of the phone, while Viva Magenta features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a sleek vegan leather on the back.
You’ll be able to pick up the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra for $1,499 AUD RRP from a range of major retailers, with pre-orders available from June 13, 2023 and devices available from July 10, 2023.
- $1,499 AUD RRP
- 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED main display
- 3.6-inch pOLED external display
- Up to 165Hz refresh rate (main display)
- Up to 144Hz refresh rate (external display)
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor
- 5G connectivity
- Dual rear camera setup (12MP main + 13MP ultra-wide & macro)
- 32MP front-facing camera
- 256GB built-in storage
- 8GB RAM
- 3,800mAh battery, up to 30W wired fast charging (33W charger included in the box)
- IP52 water repellent design
- Android 13 operating system
- Side fingerprint scanner and facial recognition unlocking
- Available in Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta (Pantone colour of the year) and Infinite Black colours
Motorola Razr 40 — simplified but super stylish
If you still want a flip phone but without the ‘ultra’ uses of the Razr 40 Ultra’s large cover screen, the Motorola Razr 40 could be the phone for you.
You’ll get a large 6.9-inch main display, while the cover screen is a smaller 1.5 inches — just big enough for your notifications and other important features, such as calendar, media player, weather and time.
The Razr 40 features a sleek and lightweight design with a gorgeous vegan leather finish and is available in Sage Green, Vanilla Cream and Summer Lilac colours. You can pick it up for $999 AUD RRP through major retailers, with pre-orders available July 10, 2023 and devices available from July 21, 2023.
- $999 AUD RRP
- 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED main display
- 1.5-inch OLED external display
- Up to 144Hz refresh rate (main display)
- Up to 120Hz refresh rate (external display)
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor
- 5G connectivity
- Dual rear camera setup (64MP main + 13MP ultra-wide & macro)
- 32MP front-facing camera
- 256GB built-in storage
- 8GB RAM
- 4,200mAh battery, up to 30W wired fast charging (33W charger included in the box)
- IP52 water repellent design
- Android 13 operating system
- Side fingerprint scanner and facial recognition unlocking
- Available in Sage Green, Summer Lilac and Vanilla Cream colours
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Motorola Edge 40 — style and performance in one package
Motorola has also announced a new phone in its premium ‘Edge’ lineup for 2023: the Motorola Edge 40. With a super thin design and a borderless curved glass display, the Edge 40 has style and comfort at its forefront.
You’ll get a 6.55-inch pOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, along with a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor and 5G compatibility. There’s a 4,400mAh battery along with up to 68W fast charging, with a 68W fast charger included in the box.
As for cameras, you’ll get a dual rear camera setup with 50MP main hi-res camera with the widest aperture available in a smartphone for stunning, detailed photos, plus a 13MP ultra-wide camera with Macro Vision. For your selfie-taking needs, there’s a 32MP front-facing camera.
The Edge 40 also comes with a vegan leather finish in both Eclipse Black and Viva Magenta colours. You’ll be able to pick up the Motorola Edge 40 for $699 AUD RRP from major retailers from July 10, 2023.
- $699 AUD RRP
- 6.55-inch endless edge FHD+ pOLED display
- Up to 144Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor
- 5G connectivity
- Dual rear camera setup (50MP main + 13MP ultra-wide with Macro Vision)
- 32MP front-facing camera
- 256GB built-in storage
- 8GB RAM
- 4,400mAh battery, up to 68W wired fast charging (68W charger included in the box)
- IP68 water resistance
- Android 13 operating system
- On-screen fingerprint scanner and facial recognition unlocking
- Available in Eclipse Black and Viva Magenta (Pantone colour of the year) colours
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