With the Motorola Razr 50, the manufacturer is bringing to market a comparatively affordable foldable smartphone that is based on the flip phones of the early 2000s. But how does this device compare to its competitors?
The Motorola Razr 50 is a mid-range foldable flip phone that lets you immerse yourself in the world of foldables without spending a lot. It benefits from the same attractive looks as the Razr 50 Ultra (test report), relies on similar (though not identical) technology and remains the same at the time of testing. 599 euros Comparatively cheap. We took a closer look at the Razer 50, comparing it to the more expensive Ultra models and testing whether it’s a good option.
Design and workmanship: How does the Razer 50 look?
Like the Razr 50 Ultra, the Motorola Razr 50 impresses with its elegant and high-quality design. attractive leatherette back sprinkle orange, sandy beach Or koala gray Feels comfortable in the hand, even if the green color of the Ultra version is a little more grippy. The aluminum frame in anodized main color not only looks stylish but also gives stability to the smartphone. Gorilla Glass protects the Victus external display, which is slightly smaller than the Ultra. This is mainly noticeable when the smartphones are folded next to each other, because on the normal Razer 50 you can see a narrow strip of artificial leather on the outer panel.
Like the more expensive Ultra models, the slim design is impressive: when opened, the Razer 50 measures just 7.3 mm at its thinnest point, when folded it is a compact 74 × 88 × 16 mm and weighs Contains 188 grams. This makes it almost half a millimeter (!) thicker than its more expensive sibling model, but almost a gram lighter. Despite these delicate dimensions, Motorola has made no compromises when it comes to water protection – the Razr 50 is also waterproof to IPX8 and can withstand submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metres.
The sturdy hinge allows you to open and close it with one hand with little skill and keeps the mobile phone open at freely selectable angles. When opened, the gap in the display between the two halves is barely noticeable and later becomes almost not noticeable at all. But even on the regular Razer 50 there is a slight rise in the frame at the edge due to the hinge, which can be felt when navigating around the edge with your finger. But later it will hardly bother you. Overall, the Razer 50 appears to be of high quality, even if the side buttons are a little clunky.
Display: How good is the Razer 50’s touchscreen?
Technically, the Razer 50’s display is a little weaker than the Razer 50 Ultra (test report), but that’s not to hide the stylish flip phone. The 6.9-inch internal display used offers a maximum of 120 instead of 165 Hz, but this POLED panel with LTPO technology, 10-bit color depth, HDR10+ and 3000 candela brightness cannot be distinguished from the Ultra with the naked eye . At 2640 × 1080 pixels, it’s nice and sharp and offers the same pixel density as the smaller external screen with its 1066 × 1056 pixels.
As already mentioned above, at 3.6 inches it is slightly smaller than the Ultra and only offers a 90Hz refresh rate, but it also uses POLED technology and can be powered completely just like the Ultra. Could. Both screens are brilliant and very easy to read even in bright surroundings, even though the external display offers a maximum of 17,010 rather than 2,400 candela on the normal Razer 50.
Camera: How good are the photos from the Razer 50?
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As with the normal Razr 50, Motorola doesn’t use a main and telephoto lens, but main and wide-angle optics instead. We definitely like it better with the Ultra model. Nevertheless, the 50-megapixel main camera impresses with detailed images in good lighting conditions, natural colors and good dynamics thanks to Auto HDR. Benefits from optical image stabilizer; The qualitative difference in the Ultra model is small. However, photos become noisier in low light but remain usable. Due to the lack of optical zoom, only 2x digital zoom is used. This causes a quick loss of quality, but is still usable. It is similar to Ultra, but the loss of quality due to double optical zoom with digital zoom only starts at four times the magnification.
The 13-megapixel wide-angle camera produces good results in good lighting, but doesn’t come close to the main camera. Quality drops rapidly, especially in low light. Macro shots are possible with this lens thanks to autofocus. The main camera records video in 4K with a maximum of 30 fps; For 60 fps you will have to switch to Full HD. This is due to the processor used, which is limited to 4K/30. Recording quality is good, but HDR is missing. The front camera takes detailed selfies thanks to its 32 MP and can also film in 4K/30. Thanks to the folding technology, the normal Razer 50’s main camera can also be used as a selfie cam, and the external display acts as a viewfinder.
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Hardware: How is the Razer 50 equipped?
The Motorola Razr 50 doesn’t have a high-end Snapdragon, but a mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor. It is significantly weaker than its counterpart in the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (test report), but in combination with 8 GB of RAM it is absolutely enough for everyday use. In PCMark Work 3.0 it is almost 14,200 points, in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme it is only a weak 860 points – this is very little! The Ultra models have at least 18,300 and 3200 points. This gives a clear indication of performance in games – the real graphics cracker outweighs the normal Razer 50, with the splendor definitely toned down here. The Razer 50 also lags behind the Ultra when it comes to loading large apps because, depending on the model, it only uses 256x of internal, non-expandable storage with UFS 2.2 as the technology.
Despite everything, in everyday life this is not a problem; The smartphone offers smooth performance, apps open quite fast and more demanding games are also possible, although not always with maximum detail. The slim design is only noticeable during long gaming sessions as it generates more heat, which is less with the Ultra Brother. However, there is no need to be afraid of performance degradation due to good cooling. Overall, the performance is suitable for most applications.
The Razer 50 offers ample spatial sound thanks to stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Playback is good, but less clear than some premium foldables. We really liked the fingerprint sensor in the power button, which is located on the right side, just above the folding joint. He responds very quickly and reliably.
Software: When are updates available?
Motorola Razr 50 runs Android 14 with slim interface my uxWhich has some adjustments compared to stock Android. In addition to clear tutorials on how to use the display, there are also practical hints like switching to one-handed mode and great Moto actions. Updates have been promised for 4 years, with Android 15 already announced. This is less than the top competition, but it’s a little less annoying with cheaper models than with more expensive Ultras.
Battery: How long does the Razer 50 last?
The compact Razer 50 performs surprisingly well when it comes to battery. At 4200 mAh, it’s at least 5 percent stronger than the Ultra and actually lasts a little longer. In the PCMark battery test, the Razer 50 lasted no more than 12.5 hours — a good value for a foldable. With more or less intensive use, the device lasts quite well for a whole day, and with less use it can even last up to 2 days. Unfortunately, there is no power supply; Charging happens at 30 watts via the USB-C port. Like its elder brother, it also has wireless charging.
price
The Motorola Razr 50 is priced at 899 euros at the manufacturer’s RRP, at the time of testing it was already 599 euros To get.
conclusion
The Motorola Razr 50 is a successful mid-range foldable smartphone in every way. It offers a stylish design, high-quality materials, powerful enough hardware and an excellent price-performance ratio. Long battery life, good cameras during the day, and useful software features paint a positive overall picture.
Compared to its bigger brother, the Razer 50 Ultra, you have to compromise in terms of performance, cameras and some premium features – but it costs extra. If you are looking for a well-equipped foldable without being too heavy on your pocket, the Motorola Razr 50 is the right choice. Clear purchase recommendation!
