Motorola's Foldable Arrives With Premium Price Tag

Motorola has introduced a new foldable phone, available for £1,800. This model comes in lily white and blackened blue color options, featuring 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage, with no other storage configurations offered. The device includes the Moto Pen Ultra accessory.

Orders for the foldable are scheduled to ship starting May 6. Motorola is sweetening the deal for preorders placed through a specific form. Customers can receive a complimentary Moto Watch and a pair of Moto Buds Loop. Furthermore, a £220 discount is applied at checkout for orders made by May 3, bringing the effective purchase price down to £1,580.

The base price of £1,800 converts to approximately $2,443 in the US, a figure that appears substantial. Comparative pricing with competitors shows the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512GB) at £2,000 in the UK and $1,800 in the US. The Google Pixel 10 Fold (512GB) is priced at £1,869 in the UK and $1,619 in the US. The rising cost of memory components due to a global shortage makes predicting the US price for Motorola's foldable challenging.

Initial impressions suggest the Razr Fold feels similar in sleekness to the Z Fold 7. Its slightly larger size compared to Samsung's and Google's offerings is minimally noticeable, placing it competitively within the premium foldable segment.