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Motorola Releases the Razr 5G
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The Motorola Razr 5G, like the second-generation Samsung foldable released a week or so ago, the second-generation RAZR cleans up a lot of the early problems. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was a premium 2020 spec device, and cost less than the RAZR’s 2019 effort. It blew away the RAZR pretty badly, and was much more universally acclaimed. But Moto is back, and is looking to redeem itself.

• The new 5G RAZR is priced at $1,399, which is $100 off the previous model.
• There’s a better processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (like the OnePlus Nord, ZTE Axon 11 5G and LG Velvet), 
• There’s more RAM too: 8GB, up from 6GB.
• There’s also a better camera. The original foldable RAZR had a weak camera. now, there’s a 48MP shooter on the rear and a 20MP front-facing camera too, 
• The external screen on the outside and is still a 2.7-inch G-OLED. 
• The fingerprint sensor is now on the back too.
• The battery is up to 2,800mAh 
• The hinge no longer squeaks, with improvements including better springs; Motorola says the new model will be able to last for five years of open and shutting 100 times a day. 
• The phone body also has an aluminum frame, and the back is glass, doing away with plastic, the screen itself will feel a little more-taut.
• There’s also a round of software improvements, with Moto suggesting better functionality on the external screen.

 
The phone still has limitation such as only one camera means no wide-angle or telephoto lens, and there is no wireless charging. The battery life may still be missing that extended range, especially with 5G demands on the power cell.
 
Figure 1: Motorola Razr 5G