Motorola has – for now – outdone the other flip phone competitors by adding the largest front display in the category. A massive, a fully useable, 3.6” outside display makes the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra a compelling product for A$1499.
“No one knows more about foldable devices than Motorola. We invented the first flip phone and launched the first razr in the early 2000’s,” Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola Greater Asia Pacific.
There are two new Razr models and Edge 40 model:
- RAZR 40 ULTRA RRP A$1,499, has an ultra ‘pocketable’ design and when flipped closed boasts the largest external display of any Razr phone. The Razr 40 Ultra is available in Infinite Black, Glacier Blue and Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta. Pre-order from 13 June, available online and through all major retailers 10 July.
- RAZR 40 RRP A$999 features the highest resolution sensors of any motorola foldable in both front and rear camera systems – 64MP main camera and OIS, 13MP Ultrawide and Macro Vision lens and 32MP front camera. The Razr 40 is available in Sage Green, Vanilla White and Summer Lilac. Pre-order 10 July, available online and through all major retailers 21 July.
- EDGE 40 RRP $699 available in Eclipse Black and Viva Magenta Available online and through all major retailers. 6.55” pOLED display that features borderless curved edges and 50MP hi-res camera system that includes a super wide aperture of (f/1.4).
MORE ON MOTOROLA RAZR 40 ULTRA
The new Motorola Razr 40 Ultra packs a Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and supports 30W TurboPower charging and wireless charging. With Flex View technology users can stand the device at multiple angles enabling new ways to interact, capture, and create. Users can angle the device to sit independently allowing them to easily view recipes while cooking, follow an exercise coach online, video chat with friends handsfree etc. The new Razr can also be used as a tripod, leveraging AI face tracking, gesture capture and auto-smile capture. Previews on the large external display.
New Spatial Sound by Moto gives you an enhanced audio experience. Combined with the multidimensional sound of Dolby Atmos® and stereo speakers your music will have greater depth, clarity and detail.
FLIPPING OUT
Flipped closed, the phone folds completely in half, with the top and bottom edges aligning perfectly for a gapless, ultra-sleek look. Flip it open to reveal an ultra-smooth, full-sized pOLED display.
Motorola introduces a redesigned teardrop hinge with this new razr, comprised of the industry’s first dual-axis tracking that minimises the size of the system. This hinge system combined with Ultra-Thin Glass makes the foldable nearly creaseless when the display unfolds, resulting in a seamless look and smooth feel.
CAMERAS
The Razr 40 Ultra has a 12MP main camera sensor using Instant Dual Pixel PDAF. It has a f/1.5 aperture and Optical Image Stabilisation or OIS.
The external display allows users to utilize the main camera for selfies, or to give friends a preview of their poses. Users can also flip open the 40 Ultra and use the 32MP camera for selfies and video calls handsfree.
Complimenting the 12MP main camera is a 13MP ultrawide + macro vision lens that allows for wide angle shots that fit 3X more into the frame than a standard lens.
FRONT SCREEN
ll features can be enjoyed on a 3.6” pOLED external display or propped open in Flex View, with refresh rates up to 144Hz.
DESIGN
The Razr 40 Ultra features a combination of glass frame with a matte finish back cover and bold colour options: Infinite Black, and Glacier Blue the Pantone® Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, a shade that is exclusive to Motorola devices.
PROCESSOR
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which enables performance boosts such as advanced AI, fast refresh rates and 5G connections. The device is powered by a long-lasting battery that is larger than the previous generation, and supports ultra-fast 30W TurboPower charging and wireless charging.
SPECS MOTOROLA RAZR 40 ULTRA PERFORMANCE Operating System Android™13 Storage 256 GB built-in10 UFS 3.1 Sensors Fingerprint reader, Proximity + light sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, eCompass, Hall sensor Processor Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform Memory (RAM) 8GB LPDDR5 Security Side fingerprint reader, Face unlock BATTERY Battery Size 3800mAh non-removable Charging 30W TurboPower™ charging support (33W In-box charger) 5W wireless charging support (charger sold separately) DISPLAY Display Size Main display: 6.9 FHD+ pOLED display External display: 3.6 pOLED display Resolution Main display: FHD+ (2640 x 1080) | 413ppi External display: 1066 x 1056 | 413ppi Display Technology Main display: LTPO Foldable AMOLED HDR10+ 10-bit 120% DCI-P3 colour gamut Up to 165 Hz refresh rate Touch rate: 240Hz/360Hz (game mode only) Peak Brightness: 1400 nits External display: Flexible AMOLED HDR10+ 10-bit 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut Up to 144Hz refresh rate Touch rate: 120Hz/360Hz (game mode only) Peak Brightness: 1100 nits Aspect Ratio Main display: 22:9 External display: 1:1 DESIGN Dimensions Open: 73.95 x 170.83 x 6.99mm Closed: 73.95 x 88.42 x 15.1mm Body Corning®Gorilla®Glass Victus on both front and rear (Infinite Black and Glacier Blue) Corning®Gorilla®Glass Victus on front, Vegan leather on rear (Viva Magenta) 7000 series aluminium (frame) Ports Type-C port (USB 2.0) Weight 188.5g (Infinite Black, Glacier Blue) 184.5g (Viva Magenta) Water Protection IP52 Water-repellent design COLOURS Glacier Blue Viva Magenta Infinite Black CAMERA Rear Camera Hardware 12MP (f/1.5, 1.4µm) | OIS 13MP (f/2.2, 1.12µm) | Ultra-wide + macro | FOV 108° Single LED flash Rear Camera Software Main Burst Shot, Auto Smile Capture11, Spot Colour, Smart Composition, Active Photos, Dual Capture, Live Filter, Portrait Mode, Panorama, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Pro Mode, Super Resolution, Google Lens™ Integration Wide & Macro Burst Shot, Auto Smile Capture11, Spot Colour, Smart Composition, Active Photo, Dual Capture (as wide), Live Filter, HDR, Night Vision (as wide), Auto Night Vision (as wide), Pro Mode, Google Lens™ Integration Front Camera Software 32MP selfie camera Burst Shot, Gesture Selfie, Auto Smile Capture11, Selfie Animation, Spot Colour, Active Photo, Dual Capture, Live Filter, Face Beauty, Portrait Mode Beauty, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Portrait Night Vision, Photo Booth External display Main Burst Shot, Gesture Selfie, Auto Smile Capture11, Live Filter, Face Beauty, Portrait Mode Beauty, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Portrait Video, Portrait Night Vision, Photo Booth, Mirror Mode Wide Burst Shot, Gesture Capture, Auto Smile Capture11, Live Filter, Face Beauty, Portrait Mode Beauty, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Portrait Night Vision, Photo Booth Rear Camera Video Software Main Spot Colour, Dual Capture, Hyperlapse, Super Slow Motion, HDR10+, Video Night Vision, Portrait Video Wide & Macro Spot Colour, Dual Capture (as wide), Hyperlapse, Horizon Lock Front Camera Hardware Main display 32MP (f/2.4, 0.7 µm) | 8MP (f/2.4, 1.4um) Quad Pixel External display Main: 12MP (f/1.5, 1.4µm) | OIS Wide: 13MP (f/2.2, 1.12µm) | FOV 108° Front Camera Video Software 32MP selfie camera Spot Colour, Dual Capture, Hyperlapse, Face Beauty for Videos, Portrait Video External display Main Timelapse, Spot Colour for Videos, Face Beauty for Videos, Portrait Video Wide Timelapse, Spot Colour for Videos, Face Beauty for Videos, Portrait Video Front Camera Video Capture 32MP selfie camera UHD(30fps) | UHD(60fps), FHD(30fps), FHD(60fps) External display Main: UHD(30fps) | UHD(60fps) | FHD(30fps) | FHD(60fps) Wide: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) Rear Camera Video Capture Main: UHD (30fps) | UHD (60fps) | FHD (30fps) | FHD (60fps) Wide & Macro: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) AUDIO Headphone Jack No Microphones 3 microphones Audio Format Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® and Spatial Sound Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sound™ EXPERIENCES Voice Control Google Assistant Quick Gestures Personalise: Themes, Fonts, Colours, Icon shape, Display size and text, Layout, Peek display, Sounds, Dark mode, External display Gestures: Quick launch, Sidebar, Quick Capture, Fast flashlight, Three-finger screenshot, Lift to unlock, Flip for DND, Pick up to silence, Swipe to split Moto Secure: Secure folder, Network protection, Lock screen security, PIN pad scramble, Privacy dashboard, Security, Permission manager, Privacy controls Display: Peek display, Attentive display Play: Games, Dolby Atmos®, Media controls, Video call effects, Live preview Razr Tips: Take a tour, What's new in Android 13, Getting started, Shortcuts, Calls, Camera, Apps & Transitions CONNECTIVITY Networks + Bands 5G | 4G: LTE (Cat20) | 3G: UMTS / HSPA+ | 2G: GSM / EDGE 3G: GSM850/900/1800/1900; BC0; W1/2/4/5/8 4G: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48/66 5G7 sub-6: N1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/41/66/77/78/79 Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth® 5.3 NFC Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/Wi-Fi 6e 2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz Wi-Fi hotspot Location Services GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou SIM Card eSIM + Nano SIM IN THE BOX Device motorola razr 40 ultra Components Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective cover AVAILABILITY RRP $1,499 available in Infinite Black, Viva Magenta, Glacier Blue Pre-order from 13 June 2023 and available online and through all major retailers from 10 July 2023
MOTOROLA RAZR 40
No big outside display for the new Razr 40 but it does combine Gorilla Glass and a premium vegan leather. It’s easy to grip, soft to the touch and in partnership with Pantone comes in three beautiful colourways: Sage Green, a contemporary green tone; Vanilla Cream, a true off -white classic and Summer Lilac, a mystical purple shade.
This device features the highest resolution sensors of any motorola foldable in both front and rear camera systems. An impressive 64 MP main camera and OIS helps users capture better selfies in any light while the 13MP Ultrawide and Macro Vision lens ensure that no matter the subject, from breathtaking wide-angle shots to extreme close-ups the razr 40 takes the shot. The 32 MP front camera provides incredible clarity and detail to transform video calls.
It has a big battery – 4200 mAh – impressive for a flip format.
SPECS MOTOROLA RAZR 40 PERFORMANCE Operating System Android™13 Storage 256 GB built-in5 UFS 2.2 Sensors Fingerprint reader, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Ultra-Sonic sensor, Accelerometer + Gyroscope, eCompass, Hall sensor, Barometer Processor Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Mobile Platform Memory (RAM) 8 GB LPDDR4X Security Side fingerprint reader, Face unlock BATTERY Battery Size 4200 mAh non-removable Charging 30W TurboPower™ charging support 33W In-box charger 5W wireless charging support (charger sold separately) DISPLAY Display Size Main display: 6.9"" FHD+ pOLED display External display: 1.5"" OLED display Resolution Main display: FHD+ (2640 x 1080) | 413 ppi External display: 194 x 368 | 282 ppi Display Technology Main display: AMOLED LTPO HDR10+ 10-bit DCI-P3 colour gamut Up to 144 Hz refresh rate Touch rate: 240 Hz/360 Hz (game mode only) Peak Brightness: 1400 nits External display: AMOLED 8-bit DCI-P3 colour gamut Up to 60 Hz refresh rate Touch rate: 120 Hz Peak Brightness: 1000 nits Aspect Ratio 22:9 (main display) 2:1 (external display) DESIGN Dimensions Open: 73.95 x 170.82 x 7.35mm Closed: 73.95 x 88.24 x 15.8mm Body Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® (external display cover) 7000 series aluminium (frame) Vegan leather (finishing) Ports Type-C port (USB 2.0) Weight 188.6g Water Protection IP52 Water-repellent design5 COLOURS Saga Green Summer Lilac Vanilla Cream CAMERA Rear Camera Hardware 64 MP (f/1.7, 0.7 µm or 16 MP 1.4 µm Quad Pixel) | OIS | Laser Autofocus + Ambient Light Sensor 13 MP (f/2.2, 1.12µm) | Ultra wide/ macro | FOV 120° Single LED flash Rear Camera Software Main Quick Capture, Burst Shot, Auto Smile Capture6, Spot Colour, Smart Composition, Shot Optimisation (Portrait), Active Photo, Dual Capture, Live Filter, Portrait Mode, Panorama, HDR, Night Vision, Auto Night Vision, Pro Mode, Google Lens™ Integration, Ultra Res, Scan, Timer, Watermark, Tap Anywhere, Assistive Grid, Leveller, Keep Last Mode, Smart High Resolution, Auto Macro Switch Wide & Macro Burst Shot, Auto Smile Capture6, Spot Colour, Smart Composition, Active Photo, Dual Capture (as wide), Live Filter, Portrait Mode, HDR, Night Vision (as wide), Auto Night Vision (as wide), Pro Mode, Google Lens™ Integration, Scan, Timer, Watermark, Tap Anywhere, Assistive Grid, Leveller, Keep Last Mode Rear Camera Video Software Main Tap Anywhere, Quick Capture, Spot Colour, Dual Capture (as wide), Hyperlapse, Portrait Video, Audio Zoom, Smart Noise Cancellation, Video Stabilisation Wide & Macro Tap Anywhere, Quick Capture, Spot Colour, Dual Capture (as wide), Hyperlapse, Horizon Lock, Audio Zoom, Smart Noise Cancellation, Video Stabilisation Rear Camera Video Capture Main: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) | FHD (60fps) Wide & Macro: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) Front Camera Hardware 32 MP selfie camera 32 MP (f/2.4, 0.7 µm or 1.4 µm@8 MP Quad Pixel) | Fixed focus | Display flash External display Main 64 MP (f/1.7, 1/2, 0.7 or 1.4 µm@16 MP Quad Pixel) | AF | OIS | Laser Autofocus + Ambient Light Sensor Wide 13 MP (f/2.2, 1/3, 1.12 µm) | AF | Ultra wide | FOV 120° Front Camera Video Capture 32 MP selfie camera UHD(30fps) | FHD(30fps), FHD(60fps) External display Main: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) | FHD (60fps) Wide & Macro: UHD (30fps) | FHD (30fps) Front Camera Software 32 MP selfie camera Quick Capture, Burst Shot, Gesture Selfie, Auto Smile Capture^6, Selfie Animation, Spot Colour, Active Photo, Dual Capture, Live Filter, Face Beauty, Portrait Mode Beauty, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Photo Booth, Pro, Timer, Selfie Photo Mirror, Watermark, Tap Anywhere, Assistive Grid, Leveller, Keep Last Mode External display Main Quick Capture, Gesture Capture, Auto Smile Capture^6, Tap Anywhere, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Beauty, Portrait Wide Gesture Capture, Auto Smile Capture^6, Tap Anywhere, HDR, Auto Night Vision, Beauty, Portrait Front Camera Video Software 32 MP selfie camera Quick Capture, Spot Colour for Videos, Dual Capture, Hyperlapse, Face Beauty, Portrait Video, Smart Noise Cancellation, Video Stabilisation External display Main Quick Gesture, Gesture Capture, Tap anywhere, Face Beauty, Smart Noise Cancellation, Video Stabilisation Wide Quick Gesture, Gesture Capture, Tap anywhere, Face Beauty, Smart Noise Cancellation, Video Stabilisation AUDIO Speakers Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® and Spatial Sound Headphone Jack No Microphones 3 microphones EXPERIENCES Voice Control Google Assistant Quick Gestures Personalize: Themes, Fonts, Colours, Icon shape, Display size and text, Layout, Peek display, Sounds, Dark mode, External display Gestures: Quick launch, Sidebar, Quick capture, Fast flashlight, Three-finger screenshot, Lift to unlock, Flip for DND, Pick up to silence, Swipe to split Moto Secure: Secure folder, Network protection, Lock screen security, PIN pad scramble Display: Peek display, Attentive display Play: Games, Dolby Atmos®, Media controls Razr Tips: Take a tour, what's new in Android 13, Getting started, Calls, Moto Essentials, Ready For, Camera CONNECTIVITY Networks + Bands 5G | 4G: LTE (Cat18) | 3G: UMTS / HSPA+ | 2G: GSM / EDGE 3G: GSM QB; W1/2/4/5/8 4G:B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/43/48/66 5G sub-6: N1/2/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/77/78 Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth® 5.3 NFC Yes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/Wi-Fi 6e 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz & 6 GHz Wi-Fi hotspot Location Services GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou SIM Card eSIM + Nano SIM IN THE BOX Device motorola razr 40 Components 33W Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case AVAILABILITY RRP $9996 , available in Sage Green, Vanilla White and Summer Lilac Pre-order from 10 July 2023 and available online and through all major retailers from 21 July 2023
MOTOROLA EDGE 40
The Motorola Edge 40 is a standard format and one of the thinnest in its class at 7.58mm. It features a borderless curved glass display and curved rear inlay joined by a precision-cut, sandblasted aluminum frame. Beyond its looks, the phone is IP68 water and dust resistant.
“Introducing the motorola edge 40 highlights Motorola’s continuous commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology to the market,” Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola Greater Asia Pacific.
“Whether it’s revolutionizing power, performance, cameras, display or design, our edge devices continue to challenge the limits of conventional flagship smartphones in the affordable premium and mid tier segments.”
EDGE 40 CAMERAS
The motorola edge 40 offers a 50MP hi-res camera system that includes a super wide aperture of (f/1.4), capturing beautiful, detailed photos. This means users can enjoy better pictures in low-light environments, a naturally soft focus background for a professional touch and faster capture speeds to effortlessly freeze action.
The Ambient Light Sensor immediately sets exposure so photographers don’t have to worry about missing a fleeting moment when opening their camera. A 13MP ultrawide camera with Macro Vision completes the rear camera system, letting users fit more in the frame or get closer to their subject, and a 32MP hi-res selfie camera guarantees excellent group or solo shots in all lighting conditions. The motorola edge 40 also comes with an array of new video and camera enhancements like Horizon Lock Stabilisation, Video Portrait and Vlog Mode to support all manner of content capture.
EDGE 40 DISPLAY
The motorola edge 40 delivers a 6.55” pOLED display that features borderless curved edges for an all-encompassing view, complete with Full HD+ resolution for a sharper picture with less pixelation. Along with HDR10+ certification and DCI-P3 colour range photo’s appear more vivid and true to life. When gaming, scrolling or multitasking, users can also take advantage of a fast and fluid 144Hz refresh rate to smoothly navigate their device.
EDGE 40 BATTERY
When it’s time to recharge, consumers can rely on 68W TurboPower™ charging to get power for the day in just 10 minutes, and enjoy a long-lasting 4400mAh battery that can connect at 5G speeds and keep up with busy routines. For added convenience, they can free themselves from cords with 15W wireless charging (wireless charger sold separately).
EDGE 40 PERFORMANCE
The motorola edge 40 is also equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, offering seamless connections to blazing fast 5G and Wi-Fi networks and powering everything from high resolution videos to smoother gaming. All with faster CPU & GPU speeds and greater power efficiency compared to the previous generation.
EDGE 40 AUDIO
All three devices offer an enhanced audio experience with Dolby Atmos®. This creates a richer multidimensional audio experience that brings out more depth and clarity through the devices’ two large stereo speakers or headphones. The new Spatial Sound by Moto fills the space around the user making the audio-visual experience more immersive than ever.
THE MOTOROLA EXPERIENCE
All three new devices run on Android 13 and come with unique Motorola experiences including: simple gestures, custom entertainment settings and the ability to personalise the device through MyUX. Both devices offer an extensive suite of security features, including ThinkShield for mobile, Moto Secure, and Moto KeySafe. Consumers can also unleash the full power of their smartphones with Ready For wireless connection and PC compatibility.
AVAILABILITY
RRP $699 available in Eclipse Black and Viva Magenta.
Available online and through all major retailers from 10 July 2023
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