The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation

The memory problem affects several other victims. Motorola’s mid-range and entry-level phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have fewer upgrades to show for it.

The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, down from $999. It still comes with the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset – two years old at this point – and 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its silicon-carbon battery offers a capacity of 4,500mAh compared to the capacity of 4,000mAh on last year’s model, which is very encouraging.

But that’s his biggest change. The main camera sensor is unchanged, but Motorola has replaced the previous generation’s 50-megapixel 2x telephoto with a 50-megapixel ultrawide. This sounds like the right call; you can magnify a good 2x image, but there’s no substitute for a larger lens. The Razr’s finish and color options are down from two to one: mountain style, green with a woven texture. Honestly, I like it better than last year’s mouse mousse and hot pink.

The entry-level 2026 Razr is $799 and comes with less storage than last year’s model: 128GB, down from 256GB. This phone gets a little camp: the Dimensity 7450X compared to the 7400X on the 2025 Razr. It also gets a big upgrade, from a 13-megapixel sensor to a 50-megapixel one. All three Razr devices are IP48 rated, meaning they are protected from submersion in water but not dust.

The standard Razr also meets MIL-STD 810H standards for protection against extreme temperatures, humidity, and drops. It also sees a slight increase in battery capacity, from 4,500mAh to 4,800mAh. And like last year, the Razr-level comes in the biggest colors and finishes, from the “woven” hematite that feels more like rubber than I expected from the bright white. They will be available for pre-order on May 14th and will go on sale on May 21st.

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