Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra Series: A Leap Forward in Foldable Smartphones
Motorola has unveiled its latest Moto Razr lineup, introducing a new three-tier strategy that expands its range of foldable offerings. The updated series features the Razr 60, Razr 60 Plus, and the new high-end Razr 60 Ultra, each with enhanced capabilities and unique design elements.
Enhanced AI Capabilities
The new Razr lineup incorporates broader AI features that enable users to interact with their devices more efficiently. Features like Pay Attention, Catch Me Up, Explore with Perplexity, and Remember this allow for more hands-free operation. Motorola has also announced new AI partnerships as part of Moto AI, including collaborations with Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Perplexity.
Design and Materials Innovation
Motorola continues to differentiate itself with innovative designs and materials. The Razr 60 Ultra introduces new Pantone colors: Rio Red (pleather material), Scarab (Alcantara synthetic suede), Mountain Trail (real wood finish), and Cabaret (burgundy). These options stand out from the typical smartphone color palette dominated by black, silver, and white.
Technical Specifications and Performance
The Razr family showcases a clear scaling of performance:
- Razr 60: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 30W charging
- Razr 60 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 3, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 45W charging
- Razr 60 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, 68W charging
The Razr 60 Ultra boasts a triple 50MP camera configuration, including ultrawide, main, and selfie cameras, promising improved group shots and macro photography. All models feature IP48 certification and a new titanium hinge claimed to be up to 4x stronger than the previous generation.
Pricing and Availability
Motorola has priced the Razr 60 at $699, Razr 60 Plus at $999, and Razr 60 Ultra at $1,299. Pre-orders began on May 7, with sales starting on May 15.
Expanding Ecosystem
Beyond smartphones, Motorola is pushing into wearables. The new Moto Buds Loop earbuds, designed with Bose and Swarovski, offer a fashion-forward design. The Moto Watch Fit, a fitness-focused smartwatch running RTOS, promises 16-day battery life and features like heart-rate monitoring and GPS tracking.
Motorola’s strategy to integrate AI across its devices and expand its ecosystem with complementary wearables positions the company for growth in the competitive smartphone market and beyond.
