Razr Plus flip phone is a cut above

The current iteration of flip phones with folding screens have been around for four years now. Over that time, the phones’ design, durability and features have improved while their prices have dropped. The new Motorola Razr (2024) starts at $700 before discounts. And while Samsung and Motorola rule the roost in terms of flip phones in the United States, companies like Oppo and Xiaomi lead the pack abroad.

These new flip phones have large cover displays, ranging from 3.4 inches on the Z Flip 6 to 4 inches on the Razr Plus. Motorola even lets you run pretty much any Android app you want on the outer screen, too. The clamshell phones have good cameras, and aside from folding in half are just like using a regular candy-bar-style phone.

The best flip phone foldable is the Motorola Razr Plus (2024).

CNET take: When we consider the Motorola Razr Plus on its own terms, it’s outstanding. And perhaps more importantly, it’s a delight to use. The 4-inch cover screen makes the Razr feel like two phones in one. You can use pretty much any app on the outer display, as well as respond to messages, watch videos, make video calls and even play games — all without opening up the Razr Plus.

Add to that a long battery life, fast charging, improved cameras and an IPX8 rating that certifies that the Razr Plus will survive temporary dunking, and you realize just how much value Motorola has poured into its flagship foldable. Its $1,000 price is steep, but you’re getting one of the best clamshell style foldables you can buy.

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