Motorola chose not to refresh itsfoldableRazr phone in 2021, instead, waiting until 2022 to bring us a drastic update. This means it’s been a long while since we’ve seen an entry into the Razr lineup and, understandably, Moto fans are excited about the latest version.
This is everything you need to know about theMotorola Razr 2022, price, release timeframe, what it offers and how it improves on the2020 model.
Motorola Razr 2022 release date and price
The Razr 2022 was launched in China first, back in August. A global launch announcement followed on 25 October. While the actual on-sale date was never shared, the phone is already available to order on Amazon in some markets.
Moto Razr 2022
For its 2022 update, the Razr got some much-needed attention from Motorola. It addressed all the necessary elements, delivering a much more affordable phone with flagship power and a great display.
In China, the Razr 2022 retails for between 5,999 CNY (about $890) and 7,299 CNY (about $1,085) depending on the configuration. In the UK, the phone has a recommended retail price of £949, which is significanly lower than the previous Razr, making it much more affordable, although still not cheap.
The design has changed quite significantly since the last generation. Deviating from the classic retro looks and becoming more akin to the popularSamsung Galaxy Z Flip.
The distinctive chin has been removed, allowing the inner display to extend to the entire length of the device.
The fingerprint sensor has moved, too, now residing on the power button. On the last phone, it was situated on the rear, whereas the original Razr placed it on the chin. In our experience, neither placement was ideal, so this could prove to be a much more convenient location.
The Razr 2022 is available in Quartz/Satin Black only at launch, though, we hope to see other colours later. Some rumours said there would be a blue variant, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see one appearing at a later date.
The interior display size has increased on the Razr 2022, it features a 6.7-inch foldable display, up from 6.2-inches on the Razr 5G. It has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 144Hz.
Rumours had us expecting the exterior display to be 3-inches, but it isa 2.65-inch display with 800 x 573 resolution.
The internal display features a hole-punch camera cutout, rather than the sizable notch found on the Razr 5G.
Hardware and specs
The Razr 2022 runs on the latest and greatestSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1processor, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
All models run on the same SoC but you’re able to configure the RAM and storage to your liking with options starting from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
It’s nice to see proper flagship specs on the new Razr as the mid-tier processor was a pain point on previous models.
The battery capacity has been bumped up to 3500 mAh, a significant jump on the Razr 5G’s 2800mAh. However, it’s a little bit smaller than theZ Flip 4’s 3700 mAh offering.
For cameras, we’ve got a 50-megapixel main shooter with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, this is complemented by a 13-megapixel ultrawide.
The selfie camera is 32 megapixels with an f/2.45 aperture, and as we mentioned, it’s a hole-punch design, rather than a notch.
The camera on previous models was another weak spot, so we’re glad to see Motorola steps things up with this generation. The Razr 5G only had a solitary snapper with a 48MP sensor.
Motorola Razr 2022 rumours: What happened?
This is everything we heard about the Motorola Razr 2022 before it was officially revealed.
29 July 2025: Moto Razr 2022 gets international launch
Motorola announced that the Razr 2022 willcome to international markets, and cost just £949 in the UK.
03 August 2025: Moto Razr 2022 and X30 Pro launch back on, here’s the new date
Lenovo Mobile China’s GM, Chen Jin, posted a teaser image on Weibo showing theRazr 2022 with an analogue clock on its outer display. The clock has the date “Thursday 11” displayed in Chinese and is set to 2 o’clock, which presumably equates to 2 pm CST.
17 August 2025: Motorola cancels its Razr 2022 and X30 Pro launch event
The move means that we still don’t have full details of either phone, and there hasn’t exactly been a clear answer as to whythe delayhas happened.
Thisvirtually confirmsthe Razr will feature a larger screen than its predecessor, bringing it up to the size of a standard smartphone display.
01 August 2025: Motorola Razr launch date gets confirmed - and it’s before Samsung’s next event
It appears that Motorola will berevealing its device before Samsungdoes, with confirmation of an event in China on 2 August.
The GM of Lenovo Mobile Chinashared some imageson Weibo and Motorola posted a short teaser video, also on Weibo. The posts revealed that the device will be sold as the Razr 2022, whereas it had previously been referred to as the Razr 3.
26 August 2025: Razr 3 battery specs leak
Aleakhas suggested that the Motorola Razr 3 will have a 2800mAh battery.
25 June 2025: New leak reveals Motorola Razr 3 pricing and colour options
Supposedly, the Razr 3will retail for €1,149in Europe - a significant drop compared to its predecessor’s €1,339 MSRP. It will only be available in Quartz Black at launch.
11 July 2025: Moto Razr 3 to be equipped with flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor?
In its teaser - shared on Weibo by its general manager - the poster has a simple message ‘Hello Moto, hello Snapdragon 8+’, with what looks like thesilhouette of a folding smartphonebeneath it.
02 July 2025: The Motorola Razr 3 will have bigger screens, inside and out
Notable display industry analyst, Ross Young, says we can expectboth screens on the Razr to increase in size, with the internal screen now set to match that found on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
10 August 2025: Could this be our first glimpse of the Motorola Razr 3?
A pair of images have surfaced depicting what looks like thenext Motorola Razr phone.
30 June 2025: Moto Razr 3 could come with 512GB of storage
In a post to the social media site, Weibo, one of the company’s executives shared that itintends to launch more Moto phones with 512GB storagethis year, specifically citing foldable devices.
25 July 2025: Motorola Razr 3 could run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
An XDA developers story reveals that the next Razrcould feature flagship processing power.
16 July 2025: A Motorola Razr 3 foldable phone is in the works, Lenovo exec confirms
Motorola is working on a Motorola Razr 3, asconfirmed by a Lenovo executiveChen Jin on the Chinese social media platform Weibo.
