Motorola Razr foldable 2019 probably to launch before this fall: Reports

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The iconic Motorola Razr flip phone which is said to make a comeback with a flexible display before the end of this year, as per a report. The site previously reported that Razr (2019) could launch in February this year, which clearly did not happen. However, the delay could mean Motorola is the company wants to make sure its foldable phone works without any issues when it hits the market, unlike Samsung Galaxy Fold.

Motorola, a unit of Chinese consumer electronics giant Lenovo, will join the like of Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. However, unlike the latter two phones, which fold inwards, the Razr could fold vertically. As per reports, Motorola’s folding phone could be unveiled sometime between December 2019 and January 2020 in Europe, following a launch in the US.

The new Moto Razr is now likely to focus on style above all, like its predecessors. This also means one shouldn’t expect a huge battery to be built-in.

Past rumors and speculations claimed that the device would sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, 4 or 6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage and a 2,730 mAh battery.

(With input from agencies)