Release date
The release of the Motorola Razr V4 was announced in November 2019, but the phone wasn’t actually available to buy until February 2020.
Price
When it came out, this Motorola model was a high-end phone with a high-end price to match, at around £1,000. Now that it’s been more than a year since its release, you can buy the Razr V4 for around £500 - £700 at various retailers.
Design
Motorola actually released the first ever flip phone, kickstarting the nostalgic trend that dominated the 2000s. The Razr V4, their latest model, is a call-back to that time, reinventing the clamshell appearance with a newer, smarter aesthetic.
Size
The V4 has slightly different dimensions depending on if it’s open or closed / folded or unfolded.
Unfolded/open
Height = 172mm
Width = 72mm
Folded/closed
Height = 94mm
Width = 72mm
Screen size
Once opened, the screen is 6.2 inches in size, making it fairly large and slightly bigger than the iPhone 12s.
Display
The display is made up of a foldable P-OLED material, with 876 x 2142 pixel resolution, making it clear and colourful.
Materials
The V4 has a plastic front and back with an aluminium frame. The plastic is so the phone can actually fold, but in the future manufacturers might be able to use stronger and more environmentally-friendly materials to achieve the same bending.
Colours
The Razr V4 comes in two colours: Noir Black and Blush Gold.
Waterproofing
The phone has a waterproof IP rating of IP68. This means the phone can withstand submersion beneath one to three metres of water for a maximum of thirty minutes.
IP68 is the most common rating on modern smartphones.
Camera
The Motorola Razr V4 has two cameras in total, one at the rear and one at the front.
Rear camera = 16MP
Front camera = 5MP
You can also record in 4K, which allows for 1080p quality at thirty frames per second (30fps).
In terms of efficiency, only having one camera is a dying trend in the world of smartphones nowadays, with most releases coming with triple Leica cameras, or penta (five) cameras like some Huawei models.
Storage
The Razr V4 only comes with one internal storage option: 128GB. This is usually enough for most users, but if you know you need more space for videos and downloads, it’s important to know that the V4 doesn’t come with a card slot. This means that you can’t insert a microSD card to expand the storage capacity. So what you see is what you get.
Battery
The V4 has a battery capacity of 2,150mAh, which isn’t as large as some other phones, but will last the average user most of the day before needing to be recharged. There are some things you can do to make your phone battery last longer though.
Additionally, the battery is non-removable, so if it gets damaged, you’ll have to take it to a Motorola manufacturer rather than a standard phone shop. This is because the original company are probably the only ones capable of removing and replacing the battery safely.
If you’re not sure of the best way to care for your phone’s battery to ultimately increase its lifespan, we have a whole article of tips to help you out.
Processor
This model is installed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Qualcomm is a popular and widely used chip in many smartphones, so it guarantees speed and efficiency.
Operating system
Currently, the Motorola Razr V4 comes with Android 9 automatically installed, but it’s upgradeable to Android 10.
Additional features
- This phone uses an eSIM to function, allowing you to activate a data plan from your network provider without the need to insert a physical SIM card
- Compatible with Bluetooth 5.0, but doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you either have to listen to audio through the speakers or through wireless headphones
- Fingerprint technology to activate Touch ID for unlocking the device
- Compatible with Fast 15W charging
Verdict
Pros
✔Foldable design makes it more portable than some other brands
✔Big 6.2 inch screen is handy for gamers and film fanatics to stream on
✔Waterproof
✔More affordable than it used to be
✔Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is well-renowned for its speed
Cons
✘Not on Android 11, the most recent version of OS
✘Battery life is not as long as some other brands for the same price and features
✘Slightly behind in the camera world, only having one on each side
✘No 3.5mm headphone jack might be off-putting for people who prefer wired listening
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Other phones
If Motorola isn’t for you, but you still want to stick with an Android model, we have a bunch of other Android devices you can explore:
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Alternatively, if you’re more of an Apple fan, check out our iPhone guide to find the right one for you.
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