TL;DR
At CES 2026 Motorola introduced the Razr Fold, its first book-style folding phone with a 6.6-inch cover display and an 8.1-inch 2K interior screen. The company also previewed an AI assistant called Qira, a concept AI pendant, and a suite of Moto accessories including a watch, stylus and UWB tracker.
What happened
Motorola used CES 2026 to expand beyond its long-running flip-style Razr into a book-style foldable. The new Razr Fold offers a 6.6-inch front screen and an 8.1-inch 2K interior display. Its rear camera module contains three 50-megapixel sensors configured as a primary camera, an ultrawide and a 3x optical unit; selfie cameras are 32 megapixels externally and 20 megapixels on the inner display. The phone arrives in two Pantone colorways and a woven vegan leather finish. Motorola withheld price and many other details, saying more information will appear in the coming months and that the Razr Fold is expected to launch this summer. At the same event the company detailed several other products and initiatives: Qira, a cross-device AI assistant built from multiple LLMs; Project Maxwell, a concept AI pendant; a 47-mm Moto Watch with long battery life; the Moto Pen Ultra stylus; and the Moto Tag 2 tracker.
Why it matters
- Motorola is entering the book-style foldable segment, increasing competition with Samsung and Google in the larger foldable market.
- The Razr Fold’s camera hardware shows Motorola aiming for parity with other premium foldables on imaging capabilities.
- Qira signals a push to weave AI across Motorola and Lenovo hardware via multiple large language models, which could change how features integrate across devices.
- A broader accessory lineup (watch, stylus, tracker) suggests Motorola is building an ecosystem approach rather than relying on a single device.
Key facts
- Razr Fold has a 6.6-inch external display and an 8.1-inch 2K interior display.
- Rear camera array: three 50-megapixel sensors (primary, ultrawide, and 3x optical).
- Selfie cameras: 32 MP on the exterior cover, 20 MP on the internal display.
- Available finishes include Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White plus woven vegan leather.
- Motorola did not disclose price or full specifications at CES; it said more details will arrive in the coming months.
- Motorola expects to launch the Razr Fold in summer 2026.
- Qira is a unified AI assistant combining multiple LLMs (including Copilot, Perplexity and Google’s Gemini alongside in-house models) and will roll out first on Lenovo PCs later this year before appearing on select Motorola devices.
- Project Maxwell is a concept AI pendant with a camera and microphone that can answer visual questions; Motorola said there are no plans to turn it into a commercial product.
- Moto Watch (47 mm) runs a proprietary OS with up to 13 days battery life (7 days with always-on display), and the Moto Tag 2 adds UWB, IP68, and 500+ day battery life.
What to watch next
- Final retail price and full technical specifications for the Razr Fold — not confirmed in the source.
- Exact launch date, regional availability and carrier partnerships for the Razr Fold beyond the general summer 2026 timing — not confirmed in the source.
- Qira’s rollout timeline and which Razr, Edge and Signature models will receive it, following the initial Lenovo PC launch.
Quick glossary
- Book-style foldable: A smartphone design that opens like a book to reveal a larger interior display, similar to small tablets.
- 2K resolution: A display resolution with roughly 2000 horizontal pixels; often used to indicate higher-than-FHD detail on mobile screens.
- Optical zoom: Camera zoom that uses the lens optics to magnify a subject without losing image quality, unlike digital zoom.
- Ultra-wideband (UWB): A short-range wireless protocol that enables precise spatial location and device finding features.
- Large language model (LLM): A type of AI model trained on large text datasets to generate and understand human-like language for tasks such as answering questions or drafting text.
Reader FAQ
When will the Razr Fold be available?
Motorola expects the Razr Fold to launch in summer 2026.
How much will the Razr Fold cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
What cameras does the Razr Fold have?
A triple rear array with three 50-megapixel sensors (primary, ultrawide, 3x optical) plus a 32 MP external selfie camera and a 20 MP internal selfie camera.
Will Project Maxwell be sold as a product?
Project Maxwell is a concept; Motorola said there are no plans to make it a commercial product.
JULIAN CHOKKATTU GEAR JAN 6, 2026 8:00 PM The Razr Fold Adds a Book-Style Foldable to Motorola’s Lineup At CES 2026, the company also announced a new smartwatch, stylus, Bluetooth…
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