Highlights
- A leak suggests Motorola will launch its first notebook‑style foldable, branded as Razr Fold, in 2026.
- Promotional material hints at advanced displays, AI features, and a powerful camera system.
- The device may be teased at Motorola’s January 7 Signature series event or previewed at CES 2026.
Motorola has so far focused on clamshell-style foldable smartphones, but that might change soon. A new leak suggests that 2026 could mark a major shift in its foldable strategy. If recent information is accurate, the company is preparing to take on Samsung in the notebook-style foldable category with its first such device.
Leak Reveals ‘Razr Fold’ Branding
Well-known tipster Evan Blass @evleaks shared an image on X (formerly Twitter) that appears to be promotional material for Motorola’s upcoming foldable. The teaser highlights three key points, starting with the name of the device, which is referred to as “the Razr Fold”.
The image also suggests that the smartphone will be launching later this year. According to the teaser, “razr fold will offer brilliant displays, intelligent AI, and an advanced, boundary-breaking camera system, setting a new standard for what’s possible in a foldable device.” Additionally, Motorola notes that more information will be revealed in the “coming months”.
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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 4, 2026
Details about the Razr Fold remain limited for now. However, one thing is certain is when the device eventually launches, it will directly compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Motorola entered the clamshell foldable market in 2019, just a year after Samsung, but this would be its first attempt at challenging the Korean tech giant in the book-style foldable segment.
Possible Tease Around January 7 Event and CES 2026
While there is no confirmed launch date yet, Motorola is scheduled to unveil its new Signature series on January 7. This event could also be used to hint at or outline the company’s plans for the upcoming foldable.
Motorola has been actively teasing its folding phone lineup in recent weeks. There is also a strong possibility that the brand could preview the notebook-style foldable at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where it is preparing for a “Smarter AI for all” event.
The same tipster has also recently shared details about the Motorola Signature, which is expected to be a rebranded version of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. While not directly linked to the foldable, the specifications give an idea of Motorola’s flagship ambitions.
Motorola Signature Expected Specifications
The Motorola Signature is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2780 x 1264 pixels and a 165Hz refresh rate. The display could support Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with peak brightness levels reaching up to 6,500 nits.
Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with either 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. According to the leak, the phone may run an Android 16-based UI and could receive seven years of OS updates and security patches.
For cameras, the Motorola Signature is said to feature a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup. This could include a Sony LYTIA 828 primary sensor with OIS, an ultra-wide lens offering a 122-degree field of view, and a Sony LYTIA 600 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
On the front, the smartphone may sport a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 500 camera for selfies and video calls.
FAQs
Q1. What new foldable device is Motorola rumoured to launch in 2026?
Answer. Motorola is expected to release its first notebook‑style foldable smartphone, branded as the Razr Fold, directly competing with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Q2. When might Motorola reveal details about the Razr Fold?
Answer. While no official launch date is confirmed, Motorola could tease the device at its January 7 Signature series event or preview it during CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Q3. What are the expected specifications of the Motorola Signature?
Answer. The Motorola Signature may feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, up to 16GB RAM/1TB storage, triple 50MP rear cameras, and seven years of OS/security updates.