Motorola | The VergeThe Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.2026-04-23T17:40:20+00:00https://www.theverge.com/rss/motorola/index.xmlhttps://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1Allison Johnson<![CDATA[Great news, the Moto G Stylus is no longer teeming with bloatware]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9174972026-04-23T13:40:20-04:002026-04-23T13:30:00-04:00
A phone for people who like pens.
The 2026 edition of Motorola's stylus phone is plenty appealing.
My review unit is a charming lilac color, has a pleasantly textured back panel, and includes a MicroSD slot and what might be the last surviving headphone jack on a mainstream phone sold in North America. The namesake stylus is no longer just a fancy plastic stick, it's active and comes with some neat tricks.
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)
The latest version of Motorola's stylus phone comes with an active pen, as well as old favorites like a headphone jack and MicroSD support.
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Andrew Liszewski<![CDATA[The Moto Pad is Motorola’s first US-bound tablet in over a decade]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9080682026-04-07T12:28:22-04:002026-04-07T11:51:20-04:00
The Moto Pad will be available in a single bronze green color option. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge
Motorola announced two new devices today, including one of its first tablets to be available from a US carrier since Verizon's Xyboard tablets in 2011. The new Moto Pad is joined by the 2026 edition of the Moto G Stylus featuring an upgraded pen that responds to tilt and pressure changes in supported apps.
The Moto Pad will be available through T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile starting on April 30th, or it can be purchased through Motorola's online store by T-Mobile customers for $249.99 in a single bronze green color option. Powered by a MediaTek D6300 5G processor, the tablet features an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 7 …
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Stevie Bonifield<![CDATA[Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 might be a hair thicker than last year’s version]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9023002026-03-27T10:42:46-04:002026-03-27T10:36:56-04:00
Renders of the Razr Ultra 2026 show a slightly thicker phone than last year’s model. | Image: XpertPick/OnLeaks
While most flagship phones have been steadily getting slimmer over recent years, the upcoming 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra could end up being a bit chunkier than its predecessor. Leaked measurements of the phone shared by XpertPick and OnLeaks on Thursday show that it will be slightly thicker than the 2025 version, about 0.1mm more when folded and 0.6mm more when unfolded.
The full dimensions of the Ultra 2026, according to the leaked specs, are 171.3 x 74.1 x 7.8mm when unfolded and 88.0 x 74.1 x 15.8mm when folded. With the camera bump, the Ultra 2026 could be up to 9.6mm unfolded or 17.63mm folded.
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Allison Johnson<![CDATA[The Motorola Razr Fold is shaping up to be pure flagship]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8872492026-03-18T12:51:59-04:002026-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
It’s all starting to unfold. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge
Motorola has revealed a little more about its upcoming folding phone, and all signs point toward a premium option - not the budget-friendlier alternative the category could use.
For starters, the Razr Fold will cost €1,999 (about $2,350) bundled with the Moto Pen Ultra. It'll go on sale first in Europe, with North America to follow "in the coming months." Motorola hasn't confirmed how much it will cost without the stylus, or what the price is in US dollars.
The Razr Fold will come with a huge 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, making it the first foldable sold in North America to use the technology. It's not quite the biggest battery on any …
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Allison Johnson<![CDATA[Moto’s new tracking tag comes with a healthy battery boost]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8550492026-01-06T07:42:59-05:002026-01-06T20:00:00-05:00
A battery you can forget about for a while.
It's always refreshing when the new version of a product gets significantly better battery life than the last. And that's the case with the Moto Tag 2: Motorola's second-gen tracker tag can go more than 500 days before it needs a new battery. That's almost a year and a half that you can forget about charging at least one of your gadgets.
The Moto Tag 2 taps into Google's Find Hub network to help track down your stuff. It also comes with UWB sensing for precise location tracking - a feature that wasn't supported at launch on the first Moto Tag but eventually got there. The first tag promised up to a year on a single battery, the same as Appl …
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Allison Johnson<![CDATA[Motorola’s first book-style fold debuts with one big question unanswered]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8565772026-01-06T15:22:57-05:002026-01-06T20:00:00-05:00
You just knew Motorola would do something fun with the back panel.
I tried, but I couldn't tease even a hint out of the Motorola spokespeople I talked to: How much will the Razr Fold cost?
Here's what Motorola is willing to say right now: The Razr Fold comes with a 6.6-inch outer screen, an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO inner display, three 50-megapixel rear cameras, one 32-megapixel selfie camera on the cover screen side, and a 20-megapixel camera on the inner screen. It will work with a new Moto Pen Ultra stylus, and it'll be sold in North America sometime this summer. That's it! Motorola emphasized that this is an early look at what it's been working on.
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Allison Johnson<![CDATA[Phones were fashionable again in 2025]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8421902026-01-01T12:04:24-05:002025-12-19T08:30:00-05:00
Just look at that beaut.
A year or two ago, when a phone showed up at my door for review, I could pretty much count on it being black, gray, or maybe (as a treat) white. But in 2025, that hasn't been the case. Phones I reviewed this year featured everything from real wood grain back panels to deep blue finishes, with color-coordinated crossbody straps and magnetic accessories to match. For an industry that has been content to churn out a lot of black rectangular gadgets, 2025 marked a welcome return to bold colors and fashion-forward accessories from phone manufacturers.
Phones haven't always been boring, utilitarian objects. Remember the original bright pink Motor …
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Dominic Preston<![CDATA[Motorola has a super-thin Air phone too]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=7991592025-10-14T11:20:15-04:002025-10-14T11:20:15-04:00
Thin phones are in, and Motorola doesn't want to miss out. It's teasing the imminent launch of the X70 Air in China, a slim phone with an unexpectedly big battery, which we're expecting to see launch in Europe as the Edge 70 soon too.
The X70 Air is less than 6mm thick, putting it in the same territory as the 5.6mm iPhone Air and 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge, and weighs just 159g. Despite that, its 4,800mAh battery is far larger than either of those phones', which will be a big part of its appeal. It's not a small phone otherwise, with a 6.7-inch display, and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset won't deliver flagship power, but it's likely to cost a go …
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Brandon Russell<![CDATA[Motorola’s budget Razr is even more affordable now that it’s $100 off]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=7732882025-09-09T09:47:41-04:002025-09-09T10:15:00-04:00
If you’ve been eyeing a flip phone but have been put off by the price, now’s your chance to snag one at a serious discount. Motorola’s latest Razr is currently matching its all-time low price of $599.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s online storefront, making what was already an affordable flip phone even cheaper.
The 2025 Razr is a solid, relatively inexpensive entry point into the world of foldables. The clamshell-style device features a 3.6-inch cover screen that’s great for performing quick tasks, plus an internal OLED display that stretches to 6.9 inches when the phone is open. While neither display is quite as sharp or vibrant as the ones found in the pricier Razr Ultra, they stack up well considering the price.
Additionally, the latest Razr offers a titanium hinge and an IP48 rating, resulting in a more durable design compared to previous iterations. However, while the device is fully water-resistant, any dust or particle smaller than 1mm can potentially damage the hinge. It also features a midrange Mediatek Dimensity 7400X processor and a 4,500mAh battery, easily allowing for a full day of battery life.
The Razr won’t offer the same performance as something like the Google Pixel 9A, even if it typically costs $200 more, but that’s the tradeoff if you want a cheap(er) foldable. That said, it’s far more affordable than something like the newer Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, which starts at $899. That makes the $100 discount on the Razr even sweeter, and a great option if you’re looking to save some money.
Other deals worth checking out
The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad is on sale starting at $21.99 ($3 off) at Amazon. The tiny Bluetooth controller is an excellent option for gaming on the go, and it’s small enough to fit in your pockets between sessions. It’s compatible with Android, the Nintendo Switch, and Raspberry Pi; it also works as a multitasking controller on Android, Windows, and iOS.
This year’s excellent Superman movie is already available to own on your preferred digital platform; however, if you’d rather own a physical copy, the Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD versions are up for grabs at Amazon ahead of their September 23rd release. Both versions are discounted, with the Blu-ray going for $24.95 (about $5 off) and the 4K release $29.95 (about $5 off). Read our review.
Right now, you can get a two-pack of physical Brick keys for $106.20 (about $12 off) from Brick, encouraging you and a friend, partner, or family member to spend less time glued to your screen. Basically, the Brick uses a physical key and an app to block distracting apps, so you aren’t tempted to browse Instagram during a movie. In her review, our own Victoria Song noted that the Brick has some limitations, though she found it can make it easier to put your phone down, leading to healthier habits.
The Motorola Razr Ultra is something special, but it's not quite Ultra.
It's gorgeous. It's a delight to use, and even after several generations of this revamped Razr flip format, checking bus arrival times on the outer screen still feels like getting away with something. This phone is a lot of things - but Ultra feels a bit too strong.
This is a new addition to the Razr lineup, sitting atop the trio of flip phones in features and price, starting at $1,299. You get a higher resolution inner screen, Qualcomm's most powerful mobile processor, double the storage space, and an upgraded selfie cam. Oh, and a dedicated button to summon Motorola' …
