Motorola Prepares Two Distinct Razr Variants

Unlike market leader Samsung, which seems to have only one flip-style foldable device in the pipeline for a 2023 release after putting out a single Galaxy Z Flip model in 2022 (and 2021), Motorola is very clearly preparing two distinct Razr variants for an official announcement expected to take place in just a little over a month.

Confusion Surrounding Names and Specs

Although we already seem to know exactly how both of these upcoming clamshell smartphones will look, a lot of confusion continues to surround their marketing names (especially pertaining to different countries and regions), as well as key specs beyond screen size and battery capacity.

Evan Blass Leaks Details

But that’s where legendary Twitter leaker Evan Blass comes in today, aiming to clear the air on the Razr 40 Ultra and what’s previously been referred to as the Razr Lite, while a significantly less reputable source goes one step beyond mere branding revelations to disclose a potential European price tag for the higher-end device.

Motorola Razr 40 Pricing

Unfortunately, there’s still no way to answer the question regarding the retail pricing of the “regular” Razr 40, formerly known as Razr Lite in the rumor mill. If the European retail information leaked by the folks over at SamInsider this week proves accurate, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra will cost €1,200 on the old continent. With a decent 8GB RAM count and a generous 256 gigs of internal storage space, we reckon Motorola’s next Razr flagship may set you back roughly $1,200 stateside.

Potential Release in the US

We’re not entirely certain this potentially budget-friendly “cousin” of the presumably ultra-high-end Razr 40 Ultra will be officially released in markets like the US. If that does end up happening, a regional Razr 40 moniker seems unlikely as well given that last year’s Motorola Edge 30 and Edge 30 Pro arrived stateside under tweaked Edge (2022) and Edge+ (2022) names.

Color Options

In terms of paint jobs, Motorola is expected to release the Razr 40 Ultra in three very interesting-sounding options, at least in Europe. Specifically, we’re talking about Phantom Black, Glacier Blue, and perhaps most notably, Viva Magenta, which was chosen by Pantone as 2023’s color of the year, adorning the exterior of the super-stylish Edge 30 Fusion already and expanding soon to the as-yet-unannounced Edge 40.

FAQs

1. When will Motorola release the Razr 40 Ultra and Razr Lite?

The official announcement is expected to take place in just a little over a month.

2. What is the potential price tag for the higher-end device?

If the European retail information leaked by the folks over at SamInsider this week proves accurate, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra will cost €1,200 on the old continent.

3. What is the potential price of the “regular” Razr 40 in the US?

We reckon Motorola’s next Razr flagship may set you back roughly $1,200 stateside.

4. What color options will be available for the Razr 40 Ultra?

The Razr 40 Ultra is expected to be available in Phantom Black, Glacier Blue, and Viva Magenta.

5. Will the Razr Lite be officially released in the US?

We’re not entirely certain if the Razr Lite will be officially released in markets like the US.