Motorola Razr 2019 XT2000-1
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/2.0, 1.12um
Price comparison
Average of 12 scores (from 56 reviews)
Reviews for the Motorola Razr 2019 XT2000-1
Source: CNet Archive.org version
I spent a week testing the Razr foldable phone and became enamored with it. But I also have worries over its long-term durability and high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
On Tuesday at the Samsung Unpacked event in San Francisco, the Galaxy Z Flip debuted which also has a flip phone design with a foldable screen. The Razr and Galaxy Z Flip have as much in common, like their tall 21:9 ratio screens, as they do different, like the fact that Motorola's foldable screen is plastic while Samsung uses a piece of ultra-thin glass. The Razr costs $1,499, while the Z Flip costs $1,380. In terms of specs, the Z Flip has a more powerful processor, two rear cameras, Android 10, a bigger battery and twice the storage. The Razr uses an eSIM and is sold as an exclusive on Verizon. The Z Flip has a SIM card and can be bought on any major US carrier.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The Motorola Razr offers a large display in a futuristic foldable design, but its questionable durability, short battery life and lackluster camera make it a tough sell at $1,500.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: JerryRigEverything Archive.org version
Its time to take apart the new Motorola Razr smartphone. The nostalgic blast from the past gets the full 'take apart' treatment, and you'll be suprised at how simple the hinge is. The Razr's components are all pretty unorganized inside, at first glance. But once we get to the hinge, its the most simple swivel weve seen yet! Let do you think it'll hold up better over time when compared to the complex internals workings of the Samsun Galazy Z Flip?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
This is the new Moto RAZR, Motorola's bet that nostalgia is enough to get customers interested in its phones again, and this is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, the company's second modern foldable, and also proof that nostalgia shouldn't be the only reason you launch a clamshell.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2020
Source: Marques Brownlee Archive.org version
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs RAZR 2020 - we finally have context for folding phones!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2020
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Motorola Razr is an inspired effort to liberate the world from the boredom of the dominant glass rectangle phone design. While it does offer a foldable form factor that minimizes its footprint and allows it to fit in smaller pockets, and pulls off some awesome selfies, the phone cuts corners to achieve its diminutive size, with less power, onboard storage, and battery capacity. All told, this would be a serious challenger for the budget flagship crowd; however, it costs 50% more than the leading flagships, putting it beyond all but the most deep-pocketed early adopters.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: MrMobile Archive.org version
In 2004, Motorola released a cellphone that was harder to use, less comfortable to hold, and more expensive than almost any cellphone that came before it. Yet, the Motorola Razr V3 became the best-selling clamshell flip phone of all time – mainly because no one had ever seen anything quite like it. Fast-forward sixteen years … and it’s surprising just how much the Motorola Razr 2020 has in common with its progenitor. The new Moto Razr features the same aggressive lines; the same pronounced chin; there’s even a retro mode that emulates the original (complete with “Hello Moto” ringtone!). The trouble? This new Motorola Razr for 2020 is still not a very good phone. The question: whether that will matter to the target audience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/20/2020
Source: CNet Archive.org version
On Tuesday at the Samsung Unpacked event in San Francisco, the Galaxy Z Flip debuted which also has a flip phone design with a foldable screen. The Razr and Galaxy Z Flip have as much in common, like their tall 21:9 ratio screens, as they do different, like the fact that Motorola's foldable screen is plastic while Samsung uses a piece of ultra-thin glass. The Razr costs $1,499, while the Z Flip costs $1,380. In terms of specs, the Z Flip has a more powerful processor, two rear cameras, Android 10, a bigger battery and twice the storage. The Razr uses an eSIM and is sold as an exclusive on Verizon. The Z Flip has a SIM card and can be bought on any major US carrier.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
If, after all this, you find yourself still wondering whether a Razr should be your next phone, I invite you to take part in a little thought experiment I just cooked up. Please, take a moment to consider the following statement: "In terms of performance and experience, the 2020 Motorola Razr is a $400 smartphone in a $1,500 smartphone body."
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 61%
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
I wish I could tell you exactly where I think the Motorola Razr went wrong, but there are too many options to choose from. It’s the first of a new generation of folding devices that open vertically into a regular phone shape instead of horizontally into a mini-tablet like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. That means Motorola had the benefit of learning from earlier missteps from the Fold and a very few other devices, but it still makes too many mistakes of its own.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Motorola Razr 2019 does an admirable job of reviving an iconic design in a new foldable form factor that defines what it means to stand out – yes, the phone everyone had 15 years ago is now something to make you stand out. But you’re going to pay a price to be an early adopter of this unique foldable phone and – warning – you don’t actually get more screen than on a normal smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2020
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Motorola's gorgeous folding Razr doesn't deliver the performance you expect from a $1,500 phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Droid Life Archive.org version
Feel free to give Motorola props for taking foldable display technology and putting it into an iconic design. Do that. That’s fine. They deserve to be acknowledged for working a little engineering magic.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2020
Source: Marques Brownlee Archive.org version
The new RAZR: Is this really the best way to do a folding phone?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2020
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The Motorola RAZR is one of the best looking smartphones on the market. It excites like no other phone. However, look beyond the surface and you'll realize the compromises include average battery life, a creaking display and a lower than average camera. Ultimately, the compromises are too many for far too much money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The 2020 Razr is the smartphone embodiment of the classic Jetsons cartoon: adorably retro and almost too futuristic to be real. And yet I don't find it gimmicky. I think Motorola is onto something here. The company didn't just ransack its greatest hits for profit or develop cutting-edge technology for technology's sake. I'm intrigued, and slightly impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2020
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
Motorola's RAZR reboot may not be affordable, but it is undoubtedly a very exciting foldable phone. Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Huawei's Mate X, the Motorola RAZR is a much more compact device and folds into a square. It also offers a clutter-free Android experience, without any heavy skin running on top.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2020
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Frankly, neither the naysayers nor fanboys have had enough time with this innovative, yet iconic device to really tell. Unlike Motorola that spent 4-years developing it and goodness knows how many millions of dollars to bring us something old, yet new.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2020
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The 2020 Razr is the smartphone embodiment of the classic Jetsons cartoon: adorably retro and almost too futuristic to be real. And yet I don't find it gimmicky. I think Motorola is onto something here. The company didn't just ransack its greatest hits for profit or develop cutting-edge technology for technology's sake. I'm intrigued, and slightly impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The most impressive foldable to date comes in the form of a clamshell. The reimagination of the Razr some 15 years after the original isn't just a play on nostalgia, though, it's a fully formed flip phone with flexible OLED screen, along with a second Quick View display to the front. The camera and battery life may be questionable though – we'll have to wait and see.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The return of the RAZR signals a turning point for Motorola. Once responsible for the most desirable phone on the market, this new incarnation pays its respects to that 2004 precursor, while also showcasing some of the most cutting-edge technology available on a smartphone. The design and engineering at play are unquestionably impressive and this is the first foldable phone you'll actually be able to buy in the truest sense of the term. The main question is whether or not the exclusivity and desirability of this new entrant into the foldable market will make up for a high price tag and middling internals.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Motorola Razr 2019 does an admirable job of reviving an iconic design in a new foldable form factor that defines what it means to stand out – yes, the phone everyone had 15 years ago is now something to make you stand out. But you’re going to pay a price to be an early adopter of this unique foldable phone and – warning – you don’t actually get more screen than on a normal smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2020
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The 2019 Razr is the smartphone embodiment of the classic Jetsons cartoon: adorably retro and almost too futuristic to be real. And yet I don't find it gimmicky. I think Motorola is onto something here. The company didn't just ransack its greatest hits for profit or develop cutting-edge technology for technology's sake. I'm intrigued, and slightly impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2019
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Motorola Razr 2019 does an admirable job of reviving an iconic design in a new foldable form factor that defines what it means to stand out – yes, the phone everyone had 15 years ago is now something to make you stand out. But you’re going to pay a price to be an early adopter of this unique foldable phone and – warning – you don’t actually get more screen than on a normal smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2019
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The most impressive foldable to date comes in the form of a clamshell. The reimagination of the Razr some 15 years after the original isn't just a play on nostalgia, though, it's a fully formed flip phone with flexible OLED screen, along with a second Quick View display to the front. The camera and battery life may be questionable though – we'll have to wait and see.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2019
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Imagine your childhood sweetheart mysteriously disappearing and then reappearing some years later having made some serious improvements – we’ve got mixed emotions. But Motorola appears to have followed Snoop Dog’s sage advice from 2004 to just drop it like it’s hot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Razr 2019 is a phone brimming with nostalgia and this is both a positive and a negative. Like the Galaxy Fold, the Razr 2019 feels like a first-gen product and will likely only be for a very select few. Due to way it folds you're not really getting anything over-and-above a regular 6.2-inch phone – aside from the fact it's very small in your pocket. Is this enough of a benefit to forego a truly high-end, multi-camera system and battery life that won't need babying? I am yet to be convinced. What I can say with confidence is that this is a gorgeous, fantastically well-built smartphone that feels a lot more complete than the Galaxy Fold. The way the display folds without leaving a huge crease on the display is a massive plus for me.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2019
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The return of the RAZR signals a turning point for Motorola. Once responsible for the most desirable phone on the market, this new incarnation pays its respects to that 2004 precursor, while also showcasing some of the most cutting-edge technology available on a smartphone. The design and engineering at play are unquestionably impressive and this is the first foldable phone you'll actually be able to buy in the truest sense of the term. The main question is whether or not the exclusivity and desirability of this new entrant into the foldable market will make up for a high price tag and middling internals.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2019
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
With the eSIM limitations, the hefty price tag, and the scarce worldwide availability, we doubt many people will be getting the new Razr, and it is more a proof of concept rather than the next best-selling flagship. But in spite of its issues, imperfections, and concerns - the new Razr makes two things right. It plays with nostalgia very successfully and shows how a foldable phone, not a tablet, should look like. Three of these Razrs take up as much space as only one iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2019
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
The 2019 Razr is the smartphone embodiment of the classic Jetsons cartoon: adorably retro and almost too futuristic to be real. And yet I don't find it gimmicky. I think Motorola is onto something here. The company didn't just ransack its greatest hits for profit or develop cutting-edge technology for technology's sake. I'm intrigued, and slightly impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Archive.org version
The phone supports fast charging via its USB-C port, but of potential concern is the meagre 2510mAh battery. It may prove to be plenty given the small front screen, low resolution and efficient processor, but it's a small battery even compared to many mid-range phones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
Ultimately, the specs will make the Motorola Razr a hard sell. Internally, it’s an incredibly mid-range device. Externally, it’s an excellent folding phone that may prove enjoyable to use. Considering it costs $1,499.99 USD (roughly $1,987.34 CAD), it’s significantly more expensive than almost every other device available on the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The most impressive foldable to date comes in the form of a clamshell. The reimagination of the Razr some 15 years after the original isn't just a play on nostalgia, though, it's a fully formed flip phone with flexible OLED screen, along with a second Quick View display to the front. The camera and battery life may be questionable though – we'll have to wait and see.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Moto doesn’t think you’ll need to use that warranty though. It says it went to extra lengths to protect the screen by adding a special coating that makes it splash-proof and more resistant to scratching than most plastic OLED displays. We’ll have to test these claims when we get our review unit.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: A1 Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2020
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/10/2020
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2019
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; great cameras; impressive design. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 55% features: 65% display: 75% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2020
Rating: features: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% display: 75% mobility: 69% workmanship: 95%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2020
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2020
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2019
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; decent hardware; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; powerful hardware. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/14/2019
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; great built quality; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2020
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Poor display; weak processor; poor cameras; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2019
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/23/2019
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; impressive design; compact size. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2019
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; impressive design; compact size. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2019
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; nice dual display; decent cameras. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2019
Comment
Model:
While the Motorola Moto G Power series are unbeatable in terms of its battery capability, its sibling from the same company, Motorola Razr is winning hearts by retaining its classic Razr look with a twist of foldable display. The effort of creating this model itself deserves accolades as it gave birth to an iconic phone of all time with a folding display that obviously works very different as compared to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It is undeniable to state that this product is the first of a new generation of folding devices which opens vertically into a standard regular phone shape as compared to Samsung Galaxy Fold types of phones that open horizontally into a mini-tablet. Motorola Razr comes in with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor as opposed to the flagship-worthy advanced Snapdragon 855. As gamers might consider this as a drawback, it should be noted that there is enough graphical power incorporated within this phone to accommodate most Android games. As far as the battery is concerned, Razr comes in with a rather small 2500 mAh battery. While it is not quite optimistic to expect this kind of small battery to hold a long-lasting battery in a day while powering two screens simultaneously, Motorola decided to address the issue at hand by explaining that the smaller outer display might alter user’s usage habits and leads to battery conservation.
In addition, the 6.2 inches display provides a better user viewing experience. Even though the way the phone folds do reduces the total size that can fit into a user’s pocket but it does give a regular 6.2 inches display vibe. The biggest strength of this model has to be its design. In comparison to Galaxy Fold, Razr fits everything together just well when it’s shut close. There is no big gap for debris to get stuck in and it is definitely user-friendly in that sense. In terms of its display, it comes in with a special hinge that has been especially designed to allow the display to remain curled even when it is closed. This prevents permanent crease on the display due to the folding, making it totally different from Galaxy Fold. The Motorola Razr can be considered to be quite limited when it comes to its camera because it does not carry an array of cameras. This smartphone has a 16MP sensor camera just below the outer 2.7” OLED display and this is expected to be used for everything including selfies and videos as the camera in the inside is just 5MP. This might be quite disappointing for selfie-lovers out there.
Qualcomm Adreno 616: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 710) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. According to Qualcomm up to 30% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 512 in the Snapdragon 660). Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 710: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2.2 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving cores) and a rather slow Adreno 616 GPU. Manufactured in a modern 10 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.20":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.
The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide.
65.92%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.