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Counterpoint Research expects foldable cellphone shipments to climb 38% in 2026—with book-style fashions in entrance. The Galaxy Z7 Fold outsells the Flip, Apple works by itself foldable, and 6 years after the razr reboot, I can’t assist however suppose Motorola has one thing within the works. CES 2026 looms, and leaks level to a launch quickly. I really feel a mixture of hype and doubt in regards to the Motorola book-style foldable. Here’s what we all know to date.

Display

Back in March, MySmartPrice shared a patent that seems to be a Motorola book-style foldable. The design caught plenty of consideration as a result of it appears completely different from the same old Razr telephones. While the patent doesn’t affirm display screen dimension, supplies, or digital camera specs, it reveals Lenovo’s little one firm exploring a foldable centered extra on productiveness, just like the Z Fold7—however with its personal twist.

Instead of a full-sized cowl show just like the Z Fold7 or Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Motorola appears to go for a smaller entrance display screen. It jogs my memory of the razr foldables: 4-inch OLED on the razr Ultra and three.6-inch OLED on the razr (2025). I anticipate the duvet display screen to allow you to deal with most duties with out opening the cellphone, simply because the razrs do.

On Motorola’s flip telephones, folks use the exterior display screen to verify emails, monitor Amazon deliveries, and reply to WhatsApp messages. Most apps work effectively, although Instagram appears zoomed in for some cause (and possibly another apps, too).

Many consumers battle to decide on between the razr Ultra and the razr (2025) due to the duvet display screen. That’s comprehensible; foldables stay a distinct segment product, and their costs are arduous to disregard. Would you open your Motorola foldable each single time simply to verify your Instagram notifications? Personally, I wouldn’t spend $2000 on the Motorola book-style foldable and find yourself opening the gadget each time I need to use my favourite apps.

Comfort issues, however sturdiness counts too. South Korean YouTuber Tech It opened and closed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 200,000 instances. The cellphone hit a reboot error after 6,000 cycles. When I spoke with IDC’s Francisco Jeronimo, he mentioned sturdiness doesn’t block foldables from going mainstream. Still, I ponder how Motorola’s first foldable will deal with all of the unfolding and folding.

Design

Motorola has despatched present containers to editors worldwide, and every field carries a notice in regards to the upcoming CES Lenovo Tech World occasion. We all know the razr collection has caught with a clamshell fold since day one, and Motorola nonetheless has no book-style foldable just like the Galaxy Z Fold. Still, this present set makes me pause. It appears like a tease that Motorola plans to stretch its lineup in a daring approach.

The field reveals an uncommon wood dwelling hinge and an identical wooden again panel. In 2025, the razr collection got here with small {hardware} modifications, whereas Motorola pushed arduous on colour and end. The razr Ultra even got here with an actual wooden again that brings again sturdy Moto X vitality.

When the razr Ultra launched, I stood torn between PANTONE Scarab (inexperienced) and PANTONE Mountain Trail (wooden). I leaned towards Scarab as a result of the darkish body fits my style greater than the gold one, which feels too flashy for me. Still, the wooden end caught my eye. I wished wooden paired with a darkish body, however Motorola didn’t provide that blend. After seeing these CES items, I begin to suppose Motorola might plan a book-style foldable with a darker body.

Motorola razr Ultra 2025 in PANTONE Mountain Trail

Made for US 16/512 GB

Right now, foldable manufacturers chase thinner our bodies and shift digital camera bumps from place to position or change their form. Few designs really stand out. Foldables did acquire regular progress in power and type, which helps the class really feel contemporary. Take the HONOR Magic V5 for instance. It holds the title of thinnest foldable with 8.8 mm when shut and 4.1 mm when open. Still, a wooden end from Motorola might push book-style foldables in a brand new design path.

HONOR Magic V5

8.8 mm book-shaped foldable smartphone

I’d additionally like to see Nothing enter the foldable area with its clear type, although that concept feels distant. Motorola, however, may step in quickly and fulfill my starvation for foldables that really feel artistic once more.

Release date and value

Motorola unveiled the Razr Ultra within the US again in April 2025, with pre-orders beginning May 7. That makes me suppose the corporate might use Lenovo’s Tech World CES 2026 occasion on Tuesday, January 6, at 17.00 PT to disclose the book-style foldable. CES 2026 runs from January 6 to 9, so it is sensible for the brand new foldable to hit the market someday in January.

The Razr Ultra 2025 began at $1,299 for 512 GB, which sits above the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 at $1,099 for 256 GB. We don’t have sufficient leaks to nail down a stable value but, however I wouldn’t anticipate the book-shaped Motorola handset to stray removed from the Z Fold7’s $1,599.99 (20% OFF).