The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has lots of new features, but it isn't without its weaknesses

Of course, cell phone manufacturers have to make their calculations and a foldable smartphone is automatically more expensive than a conventional model: its complex hinge costs more, there's a second display on the outside and—as foldable displays are not produced in such large quantities—the panel also costs more.

So, if you want to install a reasonably fast SoC and a decent camera, then you'll have to make savings elsewhere. Motorola's new Razr+ 2024 (also known as Motorola Razr 50 Ultra) is no exception: Although the phone has a high-quality case with a huge external display, narrow bezels and protection against submersion into fresh water, it also lacks some premium features for a price of currently around US$1,000.

For example, the USB-C port on the bottom edge of the phone is only connected internally at USB 2.0 speed. As a result, data transfers aren't as fast and wired image output to an external display isn't possible. You'll also have to do without UWB, the ultra-wideband technology that is currently standard on many high-end devices which enables fast data exchange between nearby devices. Wireless charging is available, but with a maximum charging power of 15 watts, it's not particularly fast for such an expensive phone.

Motorola has additionally cut back on its SoC: Compared to last year's Razr+ model, there are only some small performance gains and you'll even have to accept a drop in graphics performance. Gaming is no longer as smooth as on last year's flip phone from Motorola.

Even so, the Motorola Razr+ 2024 also has lots of positive aspects: For example, its hinge now works a little more smoothly, so the phone is easier to open with one hand. Its battery life has improved, but is still significantly weaker than that of conventional phones in this price range.

Its case is super stable and nicely designed. The hinge opens up many possible uses: For example, you can hold the phone like a camcorder and see a viewfinder image on the folded-down part of the main screen, or you can set the phone up like a tent, resembling a tripod.

The phone's location services are also very accurate, its speakers sound good and its huge 4-inch external display is so big and practical that you often don't even have to open the phone. It additionally comes with significantly more storage than last year.

So, if you can make friends with the special limitations of the Motorola Razr+ 2024 and in return have a good use for its unique application options, then you'll get a stylish and practical flip phone.

You can find out even more details—including our final rating—in our detailed review of the phone.