After announcing sequel foldables last month, Motorola has finally provided an Android 14 update to its 2023 Razr and Razr+ devices.
Motorola first launched the Razr+ in June 2023 to wide praise from critics and users alike. The later release of the more affordable Razr (2023) in the second half of the year was similarly met with good impressions. However, one worry was Motorola’s iffy track record in software support.
Despite offering a solid timeline for updates, Motorola left a long delay in bringing the next major version of Android to its 2023 Razr foldables. As we pointed out recently, Motorola still hadn’t pushed or even really talked about Android 14 for its previous Razr models.
That’s finally changed.
As spottedbysome users, Motorola has started rolling out Android 14 for the Razr+ (2023) and Razr (2023) in the US. The update is rolling out to both devices and carries the May 2024 security patch along with it. For the larger Razr+, the update brings various upgrades for the cover display that are present on the 2024 models. There’s also now support for AOD.
The update doesn’t seem to be widely available to all users just yet, but is starting to appear. One user who bought a Razr and also bought one for their spouse says that one of the two has received the Android 14 update, but the other has not.
Motorola seems to be rolling out Android 14 to 2023 Razr models gradually. We’ve not been able to get the update on our Razr+ (2023) yet.
YTechB also spotted that Motorola has quietly put up a support page detailing new features in Android 14 on the Razr 40 series, though the international update doesn’t seem to be available yet.
This comes almost immediately after Motorola launched the Razr (2024) and Razr+ (2024) with Android 14 available out of the box, but around nine months after Google first released the update on Pixel phones.
The Motorola Edge 30 is a slim, light, good-looking phone with a great screen and an attractive price tag. Its camera is also competitive, given the phone’s price, and the Edge 30 isn’t too shabby when it comes to performance either, whether thumbing through the interface, browsing the web, or blasting your way through games.
What holds back the Edge 30 from being an across-the-board champ is its battery. It’s smaller than we’d expect from a phone today, and that compromise is no doubt how Motorola achieved the phone’s 6.8mm profile.
The Edge 30’s camera is also noteworthy. It combines a high-resolution 50MP primary camera with OIS, and the ultra-wide camera crams in autofocus. This ensures it captures a range of quality shots – from close-up macro snaps to landscapes, mid-range photos, and more. While Motorola’s photo processing is heavy-handed, at the price, the Edge 30 is still a solid camera phone.
If you’re not a power user who uses your phone non-stop and needs a battery that can keep up, the Motorola Edge 30 is a mighty option. It’s perfect if you’re after a brilliant, big screen, a decent camera mix, and very slender styling.
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MOTOROLA EDGE 30 REVIEW: DESIGN
Exceptionally thin and light
No headphone jack
Water repellent design
The Motorola Edge 30 is nothing short of waif-like. Its skinny profile measures just 6.8mm, and it weighs 155g. For context, an iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 12.03mm when including the camera bump, and weighs 240g. Motorola’s slender contender still sports an ample footprint, thanks to its ample 6.5-inch screen.
When it comes to build quality, the Edge 30 feels about right for a midrange, relatively affordable phone. It’s made of plastic around the sides and back, so definitely isn’t super premium. But still feels relatively special, with a frosted finish around the back and that super-thin body.
The Motorola Edge 30 is splashproof, with a water-repellant design, and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. In the box, you get a case to help add a little extra life-proofing, and thanks to the plastic back, only one side of the phone is likely to smash if you drop it. This all means it probably isn’t as fragile as some glass-on-glass phones like the Nothing Phone 1.
Unsurprisingly for a phone this thin, there’s no headphone jack, and ports are limited to a single USB-C port at the base. On the right side are all the buttons – volume and power, and around the back is a modest camera bump.
Thanks to easy-to-grip, flat sides, we didn’t find the Edge 30 slippery or fiddly to use despite being so thin, and the slightly rounded sides add a pleasant, soft quality to the hold.
So while Motorola’s thin phone isn’t the most premium around, we’d say it strikes the right notes given its price. Could its style be a bit more refined? Absolutely. Does it feel like it’s made of plastic? Definitely. But it also still feels unique, a great balance of life-proof, slender, and fit-for-purpose.
MOTOROLA EDGE 30 REVIEW: SOFTWARE AND PERFORMANCE
Runs Android 12
Basic Motorola Ready For support
Snapdragon 778G+ chipset
In-display fingerprint scanner
With Motorola‘s interface being the same across all its phones, if you’re coming from an old Moto phone, you’ll know what to expect. It’s clean and simple, with much less added software than in rival phones from Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung. What you might not have seen before, though, is Ready For – a way of pairing the phone to an external display wirelessly via Miracast.
The Ready For feature also enhances the pairing experience with a PC, so your Edge 30 can double up as your webcam, and you can easily manage your mobile life from a Windows device. This worked well in our tests and is a fantastic value add at the price. One point to note, the phone doesn’t support video out via the USB-C port, so Ready For projection can only be fired up via Miracast, or when hooked up to a PC.
There’s a Moto app to turn the handful of Moto extra features on and off, a Motorola Notifications app (this one is largely bloatware), and Dolby Atmos, which is behind the phone’s audio optimization.
What are those extra Moto features? Peek Display, Attentive Display, and Gestures. Peek Display is a custom lock screen that lights up when you pick up the phone while in standby. It shows the time, battery life, and icons, to denote any recently received notifications.
At the heart of the Motorola Edge 30 experience is Google’s Android 12 operating system, and the light approach to software skinning means you get to see the visual changes Google made in this version of the OS. Feature toggles in the drop-down menus sit in colorful blocks, for example, and you can choose the color to alter Android’s personality a bit.
The interface experience isn’t let down by the hardware on the Edge 30, thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chipset. This isn’t a speedster when it comes to 3D gaming, but for general day-to-day tasks, it hits the mark. What makes the Edge 30 feel even more premium is its 144Hz screen, which takes UI smoothness to another level.
Anyone who games will probably want to know how the phone benchmarks, and the Motorola Edge 30 scores fairly for the price, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 2677, and a 3D Mark score of 2791 on the Wild Life benchmark.
This all means that while performance is far from flagship – a little worse than top-tier phones from a couple of years ago, it’s still good enough for most apps and games to run smoothly.
Also handy, the phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, which is not always seen at the price, and it worked quickly for secure unlocking.
MOTOROLA EDGE 30 REVIEW: CAMERA
50MP primary camera with OIS
50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus
2MP depth sensor
The Motorola Edge 30 has three rear cameras, though only two actually take pictures – the primary and ultra-wide cameras. The third camera is a depth sensor, so should help with cleaning up portrait mode style photos (the ones with blurry backgrounds and sharp foregrounds), but you won’t take pictures using it standalone.
MOTOROLA EDGE 30 REVIEW: BATTERY LIFE
Small 4,020mAh battery
Supports 33W charging
Ships with fast charger
The Moto Edge 30 battery story has wins and woes. The wins come in the form of the charging speeds, times, and the fact you get a fast charger in the box. Powering up at 33W, while the phone isn’t the fastest charger at the price, it powers up in around 45 minutes – great going.
As for the Edge 30’s battery woes – that comes in the form of how long it lasts with intensive use.
One hour of playing a simple 2D game, Marvel Snap, at 60 percent brightness drained the battery by 35 percent – so if you want a long-haul flight gaming phone, pack a charger.
A power-hungry day of being a tourist, roaming, using 5G, photo and video capture, and map usage will likely leave you needing a top-up by the early evening. Moderate use, though, did surprise us. We were able to get through a full day when we used the phone normally. That means Spotify listening on the commute, occasional YouTube watching, messaging, and replying to emails.
If you don’t consider yourself a power user, therefore, and appreciate a sleek profile over the possibility of two-day battery life, the Edge 30’s modest milliamp hours could suffice.
SHOULD I BUY THE MOTOROLA EDGE 30?
Buy it if…
You want a thin phone
There’s nothing on the market at the Motorola Edge 30’s price that’s as thin, feature-packed, and sports such a great display.
You’re a Windows user
Motorola’s Ready For software makes connecting your phone to your PC a mighty experience, with the Edge 30 doubling up as a webcam and more. The feature, however, doesn’t work when the phone’s hooked up to a computer running MacOS.
You want a great screen
Whether you’re watching, scrolling, browsing or gawking – looking at the Edge 30’s screen is fun. Between the zingy colors, smooth motion, great viewing angles and customizable settings, it represents great value.
Don’t buy it if…
You need two-day battery life
It shouldn’t come as any shock that the slender Motorola Edge 30 – a very slim phone, won’t keep you going beyond a day of regular use. After all, its battery has been shaven down to shrink its profile. Still, light to moderate users shouldn’t have trouble getting through a day comfortably with the phone.
If you want wireless charging
There are no new phones in the Edge 30’s price point that pack wireless charging, though the slightly pricier Nothing Phone 1 does, so if you really need that cable-free life, you’ll need to spend more and look further afield.
You’re a 3D game enthusiast
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G+ is capable enough to run most games – we enjoyed hours of Marvel Snap, and even Injustice 2 was handled okay. But for the best-looking results, save your pennies and pick up a phone with a mightier processor.
Remember when smartphones were competing to be the thinnest around? The Edge 30 is a throwback to that thin-for-the-win era. It combines sleek styling and a flourish of fancy features – a fantastic-looking screen, a capable camera system, and nippy performance for the price. Its battery won’t blow you away, and may struggle to make it through a busy day – but for casual users, this could be the best, slimmest option around.
The first couple of Moto G iterations were competitive, well-rounded and adequately priced. Things have changed since then, and the market is moving fast, that Motorola is forced to play catch-up. The Moto G30 and G10 are this year’s low-end smartphones in the company’s portfolio and are dangerously close to each other, price-wise.
The subject of this review is the Moto G10, the one that starts at around €150. It offers a budget Snapdragon 460 chipset, 4GB/64GB base memory configuration and a low-res 720p+ screen but big enough 6.5-inch diagonal by today’s standards. All the essentials are in place, too, such as a versatile camera setup with 48MP main and 8MP ultrawide cameras and a big 5,000 mAh battery.
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You may think that this is what most of the other manufacturers will be offering too for such a low price, but you will be surprised by the set of features competitors have to offer in the sub-€200 category these days.
The Moto G10 advantages include the main 48MP camera with a fairly bright f/1.7 aperture, NFC for all markets, the water-repellent coating and the clean Android 11 experience with a few nifty extra features. But are they enough to convince the mass consumer? We investigate on the following pages.
Unboxing the Motorola Moto G10
The Moto G10 comes in a standard retail box containing the usual user manuals along with a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a travel charger rated at 10W. There’s also a transparent silicone protective case that snuggly fits around the phone.
The charger is not very fast, but 10W is the most the Moto G10 will take anyway. In contrast, the higher-tier Moto G30 comes with faster charging support and a corresponding 30W charger.
Competition
Unlike in the US market, where Motorola is one of the few makers to offer decent low-end to mid-range phones, the company is facing quite a bit of competition elsewhere. And since the Moto G10 can’t be found on US soil, at least for now, we can go on with competition originating from Asia, which is absent from the US, too.
The first phone to consider in the €140 ballpark would be the recently released Xiaomi Redmi 9T. To be honest, though, this is where we should probably end this review because the 9T has so much to offer for the same asking price. It has a brighter, higher resolution display, great-sounding stereo speakers, bigger battery (although it scored just a little better than the G10), faster charging, undoubtedly better camera performance and a set of useful features like an IR blaster, dedicated microSD card slot (not shared) and reverse wired charging to take full advantage of the huge 6,000 mAh unit. The overall design of the phone and ergonomics are also better, but that’s strongly subjective.
Another Chinese competitor worth mentioning is the Realme 7i, which matches the Moto G10’s screen resolution but offers a more fluid 90Hz panel giving you the impression of smoother operation. NFC is out of the question, and it’s a bit pricier, too, asking around €160-170.
A more popular choice comes straight from South Korea – the Galaxy A21s. This device offers comparable hardware with superior camera performance and more mature One UI software. A considerably brighter screen is also ensured. Sadly, here’s where the advantages end because the Moto G10 excels in battery endurance and edges out in memory. The Galaxy A21s would give you just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage for the same asking price. The Moto will give you double that.
And then we have the Moto G30 representing in-house competition. The handset is priced just about €30 more, but we definitely think it’s worth it as long as you are dead set on getting a Moto-branded phone. The more expensive sibling offers a snappier chipset, similar battery life, brighter display with a higher refresh rate, faster charging and overall better camera performance. In short, despite being a bit pricier, the Moto G30 offers better value for your money. Lowering the price tag on the G10 will separate the two enough so users may start considering the G10 over the G30, but at this point in time, it makes no sense to prefer the former over the latter.
Want to stick with the burden-less Android feel? Why not give the OnePlus Nord N100 a try. We found this one outside of OnePlus’ official store for a lot less than €189. It’s priced just around the €140 mark at third-party retailers and offers similar hardware – 6.52-inch, 720p screen, Snapdragon 460, 4GB/64GB memory configuration and 5,000 mAh battery. But the devil is in the details. The display is 90Hz, the storage is of the snapper UFS 2.1 kind, the battery supports faster 18W charging, the front panel is protected by a Gorilla Glass 3, and there’s a set of stereo loudspeakers as a bonus. It’s hard to tell whether the camera experience would be any better given that we haven’t tested it, but we would guess it’s going to be about the same or somewhat inferior due to the aged 13MP main sensor with smaller f/2.2 aperture. There’s also no ultrawide camera, although that would not be enough to tip the scales seeing how the Moto G10’s ultrawide snapper performs.
Verdict
The Moto G10 would have been a great all-rounder some time ago. But even the low-end smartphone market has evolved, and now the hardware at hand doesn’t impress. In fact, it seems to be lacking against some of the competition. And we are not talking about the pressure from the Chinese brands only. Sure, the Redmi 9T and the OnePlus Nord N100 are viable options to pursue, but we are mostly puzzled by the decision to space the Moto G30 and the G10 pricing by just €30.
Spending a few more bucks for the Moto G30 will get you a long way as it has a better camera, faster charging and a more capable chipset. That’s, of course, if you are dead set on Motorola. Otherwise, the Realme 9T offers a lot more for the same price as the Moto G10. So if Motorola wants this handset to sell well, it needs to introduce a price cut before we can recommend it to buyers over the competition.
Pros
Nice, unorthodox design
Amazing battery life
Dependable main camera in daytime
Clean Android 11 experience with a few value-adding extra features
Video recording is above average for the class
Cons
UI feels rather slow
Slow charging
You can get better performing chipsets in the same price segment
Disappointing main camera performance at night
Camera resolution management in the camera app is a mess
The cheaper end of the smartphone market is increasingly cluttered, but Motorola‘s latest effort, the Moto G31, is keen to make a mark among the best cheap phones. It doesn’t entirely succeed thanks to being respectable if unremarkable, but it’s certainly cheap at $200/£170 (around AU$280).
As it lacks 5G it’s a complete miss for anyone looking for a budget 5G phone, and there are definitely similar offerings that provide that. But if you’re not too fussed about 5G, you could do a lot worse than the Moto G31.
That’s aided by the fact that the Moto G31 offers a relatively clean Android experience. Besides the use of Moto gestures, it’s a fairly pure form of Android 11, which is certainly appreciated.
Elsewhere, a competent if unremarkable set of cameras means you’ll gain reasonably sharp images even if the color is a little off. Don’t count on a great macro lens here, but its wide and ultra-wide lenses are suitably effective, with HDR doing its best.
The Moto G31 is available in either baby blue or mineral gray colors. It’s the build of the phone that will likely delight you most though. Offering curved edges and a textured rear, it feels good to hold and suitably secure in our hands too.
The phone’s 6.4-inch AMOLED display looks bright and vibrant most of the time, even if it misses out on having a refresh rate any higher than 60Hz. The rest of the build is fairly standard, with volume, power, and a fingerprint reader all on the right edge of the phone.
A 5,000mAh battery also proves useful, as it’s reasonably long-lasting, but don’t count on speedy charging. We found the phone to be pretty sluggish at getting back up to full power, but at least you won’t need to recharge too often.
Performance is similarly sluggish. The Moto G31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with 4GB of RAM, and while it’s not the slowest of phones out there it’s still woeful if you expect too much of it.
Despite that, there’s a certain sense of reliability to the Moto G31. It certainly won’t wow you but if you’re looking for a cheap and competent phone, it does the job.
Lack of 5G and wireless charging, along with subpar performance, means this isn’t a phone for future proofing, but for a cheap purchase right now, you could do a lot worse.
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The Moto G31 is available in the US and the UK, starting at $200/£170. It’s availability in Australia at the time of writing is very limited, currently available only via Officeworks, priced at AU$297. Elsewhere the Moto G31 is available from many third-party retailers as well as direct from Motorola.
It’s only recently been launched at the time of writing, so there are no discounts just yet, but it seems likely we will see some price cuts further down the line. Two color schemes are available – baby blue and mineral gray. It’s also possible to buy it with either 64GB of internal storage or 128GB.
Design
Plastic body
No significant water resistance
Comfortable grip
The Moto G31 feels good in your hands. Even in this reviewer’s fairly small hands, the phone feels comfortable. That’s thanks to a textured back with curved edges, so it feels simple to grip. It’s also relatively slim at 8.6mm, with full measurements of 161.9 x 73.9 x 8.6mm. Weighing 181g also means this isn’t a hefty phone by any means either.
We had the mineral gray model to review, and it looks quite classy. It might have a plastic body, but it doesn’t look that way. Instead, it looks rather smart.
The right-hand side of the phone is the ‘action’ side. On that side you’ll find buttons for volume and power, along with the fingerprint reader. The latter might have felt more comfortable on the back, but it means that the back of the phone looks suitably minimalist, other than the camera lenses in the top left-hand corner.
The textured plastic body means no risk of fingerprints either, so it looks good no matter how long you’ve been using it for. A punch-hole at the top of the screen offers up the selfie camera lens, but it truly takes up the bare minimum of space – it’s literally just the lens.
On the bottom there’s the USB-C charging port and a speaker. There’s no headphone jack on this budget-ranged phone, alas.
There’s also minimal water resistance, with a mere IPX2 rating meaning you don’t want it anywhere near water if you can help it.
Display
6.4-inch AMOLED screen
1080 x 2400 resolution
Vibrant colors
Thanks to its AMOLED display, the Moto G31 offers fairly vibrant colors and deep blacks. It’s ideal for watching Netflix or similar, capturing all the colors how you’d like them to be.
A reasonably sharp resolution of 1080 x 2400 helps too, although the lack of a 90Hz refresh rate is a shame. Still, at this price, it’s not massively surprising you’re stuck with a typical 60Hz refresh rate instead, although other brands might offer more. We didn’t notice any considerable visual lag when playing games or watching videos at least.
It could be a little brighter in bright sunlight, but other than that, it’s all pretty sharp and exactly what you’d like from this kind of phone.
Camera
50MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera
13MP selfie camera
Plenty of software functionality
The Moto G31 has three lenses on the back, with one at the front for selfies and video calls. Its main camera has a 50MP sensor, and there’s also an 8MP ultra-wide lens (that also works as the depth sensor when taking photos in Portrait mode) and a 2MP macro camera.
Predictably, the main camera is its strongest. For the most part, photos taken in daylight offer natural colors and reasonable dynamic range. At times, the HDR makes things look a little too vibrant, but it’s certainly eye-catching.
Where things falter is with the other lenses. The ultra-wide one may help with portrait shots, but it produces ultra-wide shots that tend to look a bit blurry.
Blurriness is also the theme for low-light photos. Switch night mode on and things improve, and certainly look brighter than you might expect, but the results don’t always look realistic.
The macro camera is pretty pointless too, but that’s often the case with cheaper phones.
Elsewhere, selfies come out fairly well here at least, ensuring this is a camera that’s fine if nothing special.
On the plus side, the Moto G31 does offer plenty of great software options that are easily picked out as and when you might want to use them.
Battery life
5,000mAh battery
No wireless charging support
Slow charging
The Moto G31 has a battery of 5,000mAh, which means it lasts a good couple of days without too much trouble, unless you’re using it a lot.
That’s lucky as recharging is pretty slow going at 10W, and there’s no wireless charging support. So it’s not the most convenient of devices to top up, but at least with such strong battery life, that isn’t something you need to do too often.
Should you buy the Moto G31?
Buy it if…
You want a comfy phone The Moto G31 feels good in your hands. Easy to grip firmly and comfortably, it’s a nice phone to hold if you’re prone to clumsy moments.
You want an easy-to-use camera Working well as a point and shoot camera, the Moto G31 might lack the finer details and refinements, but it offers some easy-to-use software features that mean this is ideal for the average snapper.
You don’t need the latest tech If you don’t need 5G any time soon and wireless charging is inessential, the Moto G31 will cover all the bases you need while on a budget.
Don’t buy it if…
You need 5G 5G is likely to be far more commonplace in 2022 and beyond. The Moto G31 lacks it, and you may come to regret your choice.
You want speed The Moto G31 isn’t the slowest phone out there but it’s not great either. If you’re an avid gamer or multitasker, steer clear.
You need ruggedness With limited water resistance and no dust resistance to speak of, it’s going to be tough to keep the Moto G31 safe in many situations.
We know pretty much everything there is to know about the upcoming Motorola Razr foldable, but a new video is showing it all off in one neat package, along with a new name for the device.
A 44-second video ad for the Motorola Razrleaked last night courtesy of Evan Blass, known as @evleaks, which shows off the foldable from all angles. We can see the large outer cover display, full apps running on it, and the slick overall hardware Motorola has here. It looks stunning, just as it has the many, many times we’ve seen it before today.
The interesting little tidbit from this leak, though, is the name. The ad refers to the foldable as the “Motorola Razr Ultra,” branding we’ve not yet heard. We know the device will be called the “Razr 40 Ultra” internationally, but it was thought to be called the “Razr+” in the United States.
Name confusion aside, though, this still looks like an absolutely killer flip foldable. Motorola has previously confirmed the device will launch on June 1, so we’re only a few short days away at this point.
Beyond the video, Blass also shared a set of images of the new Razr that shows it from every single angle and also explicitly confirms the unsurprising use of a “droplet” style hinge.
Motorola confirms June 1 launch for new Razr foldables
The Razr is coming. After a ton of leaks in recent weeks regarding Motorola’s new “Razr 40” series of foldables, the company has just posted a teaser that hints at two devices and confirms a June 1 launch.
In a tweet, Motorola confirms a June 1 launch event where it will “Flip the Script.” The brief teaser doesn’t mention a location, but it does very clearly show two foldable devices.
Notably, too, Motorola hints at a US release for its new Razr with a retweet of the teaser from the Motorola US account.
So far, leaks of the new Motorola Razr, known as the “Razr 40,” have detailed that there will be two foldables. One, the “Razr 40 Ultra,” will be a flagship device with some striking colors, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and a huge outer cover display. On the other hand, the standard “Razr 40” would be a more affordable device that has a much smaller outer cover display but similar hardware otherwise.
There’s no word on specific pricing for these devices just yet, but we’re certainly excited to see the debut, especially since it seems a US launch might be in order.
Motorola’s ThinkPhone has flown under the radar for a lot of users, though it is, in many respects, a great phone. One main feature is the iconic Red Key button, which has a few tricks up its sleeves. Here’s how to use it.
The Motorola ThinkPhone is met up as a business-first device, even though it would be a good device for many different types of users. With Motorola’s Ready For software, you can connect your ThinkPhone with generally any PC. That allows you to pull off certain tasks, like app streaming and even using your phone as a webcam.
Taking after the iconic ThinkPad lineup from Lenovo, the ThinkPhone houses a bright red aluminum button towards the left upper corner of the device. Besides giving the ThinkPhone a little splash of color, the Red Key also provides access to those connection tools, giving ThinkPad and PC users a quick access way to utilize the Motorola Ready For software.
How to use the ThinkPhone’s Red Key
The Red Key has two parent functions. With a single press, the Red Key acts as a quick launcher for any app of your choosing or for performing a couple of specific actions. Those are playing/pausing music, starting an audio recording, and initiating a screen recording.
If you look through the shortcut selections, you’ll find some apps have specific actions. For instance, not only can you assign the button to open Slack, but it can open specific conversations and DMs. Most apps have sub-actions that really give you a chance to fine-tune the Red Key’s singular press. We suggest exploring that huge list of extra actions, though it’s a serious shame you can only choose one.
If you happen to double press the Red Key on the ThinkPhone, you are quickly shown a menu with all of the Ready For software’s actions.
Action
Function
App streaming
Open the last used phone app on your PC, which can be interacted with as if it were native.
File transfer
Explore and find files to transfer between phone and PC.
Phone mirroring
Mirror your phone’s display to a PC.
Webcam feature
Let your Thinphone act as an HD webcam.
Connect display
Project content to a TV or monitor.
Tapping any of these will launch the software and get you rolling on that feature. My personal favorite is the webcam function, which gives you access to the ThinkPhone’s cameras for a better video feed, rather than relying on your PC’s webcam. Born of the Zoom era, this feature comes in handy.
How to adjust Red Key settings
On the ThinkPhone, hold down the Red Key.
Toggle on/off each function, per preference.
Set which app or function opens with a single press by choosing one or tapping the settings cog next to Launch app.
Hit Ready For and choose which functions are available with a double press.
The little red button on the ThinkPhone is a useful tool to have on hand, especially if you find yourself using Motorola’s PC tools. Even as a shortcut for a single app, the Red Key earns its spot on the device and can make using the phone a little faster.
Motorola’s foldable Razr is set to come back in a big way this year, and it seems we might be getting even more than expected. Apparently, there are two Motorola Razr devices in the pipeline, with the “Razr Lite” showing up in new renders.
It’s been confirmed time and time again that a new Motorola Razr foldable is in the works, with leaks showing off the big outer display, and even Motorola itself explicitly confirming the new device is coming. Apparently, that device will be called the “Razr+,” based on other recent leaks.
Now, MySmartPrice is showing off a device referred to as the Motorola “Razr Lite,” with prototype design renders from @OnLeaks confirming there are two foldables from Motorola coming up. Where the “Plus” version has a large display on the outside, it seems the “Lite” variant will have one that’s much smaller, even compared to prior models.
So… Today, I can reveal #Motorola isn't going to launch 1 but 2 #Razr phones this year!
And here comes ur very 1st look at this flip phone which I assume will be unveiled as vanilla #Razr2023 or more likely #MotorolaRazrLite!
The small outer display takes up the full width of the device, but only the bottom 25% or so. Like on the leaked images of the “Plus,” the display wraps around the cameras. It’s a design not all that different from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, at least in terms of workable area
How else this “Lite” model could differ isn’t clear, but it seems reasonable to expect perhaps a less powerful chipset, or less memory. In any case, the most interesting thing will be the difference in pricing on Motorola’s upcoming foldables. The release window Motorola is aiming also unclear at this point, but June has been mentioned.
Motorola ‘Razr+’ foldable to have faster charging than Galaxy Z Flip 4, but a smaller battery
According to a regulatory listing, Motorola’s 2023 Razr foldable will have speedy charging that well outpaces Samsung’s current offerings.
The “Motorola Razr+” recently passed through 3C, a regulatory authority in China (via MySmartPrice), as well as through the FCC. While neither leak offered a new look at the foldable, they both confirmed new details.
In the case of the FCC leak, the “Motorola Razr+” was found to be packing a dual battery system. This puts one battery in part of the device, with another, smaller battery in another part of the device. In this case, there’s a 2,850 mAh battery paired with a 790 mAh. Together, that measures 3,640 mAh, a boost of 140 mAh from the previous Razr. That’s slightly smaller than the 3,700 mAh battery found in the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but not by enough to make a major impact.
Beyond that, the 3C listing mentions support for 33W charging for the “Motorola Razr+.” That’s not even close to the fastest charging out on the market today, but it’s much faster than what Samsung offers on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. That device is limited to 25W, which was even new to that device. Prior Samsung Flip models were limited to a mere 15W.
The “Motorola Razr+” leaked earlier this month with a unique outer display design that effectively turns the entire cover into a screen, right down to wrapping around the camera modules. A specific release date is not entirely clear, but expected to be in June.
Possible Motorola Razr Lite Leaked in 5K Renders Showing Full Design; May Launch Soon
Motorola is gearing up for the launch of the Razr Plus 2023 later this year. The new clamshell-style foldable phone is tipped to launch with a bigger cover display and some key upgrades under the hood. It will be Motorola’s most premium foldable offering. The company is also working on an affordable version of its Razr foldable phone. MySmartPrice has learnt about the launch of a new foldable phone called the Motorola Razr Lite.
The upcoming Razr Lite, as the name suggests, will sit below the premium sibling Razr Plus 2023. It is likely that the phone might alternatively debut without the “Lite” moniker at the end and the company might simply call it the Motorola Razr 2023. There are no official details about the phone’s launch timeline. Meanwhile, we bring to you some exclusive details about the Razr Lite 2023. Tipster OnLeaks, who recently revealed the exclusive design renders and details about the Google Pixel 7a, has now collaborated with MySmartPrice to give you the first look at the Motorola Razr Lite.
Let’s take a look at the Motorola Razr Lite design renders, specifications and other details leaked ahead of the launch.
The Motorola Razr Lite 2023 will be launching soon. The foldable phone will sit below the Razr Plus 2023, which is also expected to debut soon. OnLeaks, our reliable source for the leak, has revealed the key design details of the Razr Lite 2023 foldable phone.
As seen in the design renders below, the Razr Lite 2023 will have a clamshell-style folding mechanism. The foldable display of the Razr Lite 2023 has a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. We can also see the bezels around the display being fairly thin, which should help offer an immersive viewing experience.
On the outside, there is a tiny cover display. The design renders show that the cover display might be useful for a limited number of tasks, such as displaying the time or maybe checking notifications or incoming calls.
The display is quite small compared to the likes of the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The upcoming Vivo X Flip also seemingly has a bigger display than the one seen in the Razr Lite 2023.
There is a dual-camera setup next to the cover display of the Razr Lite 2023. The LED flash module is also placed below the camera sensors. The frame is curved and has antenna lines of it, suggesting the use of metal.
It is worth noting that the design renders are based on low-quality, real-life pictures of a testing stage prototype. Therefore, it is likely that some details depicted in these renders may differ a bit compared to the final product.
Also, as mentioned above, the device might be called the Razr Lite 2023 or simply Razr 2023. At the time of writing this, we cannot confirm the official marketing name of the device. Other details about the upcoming foldable phone from Motorola are under wraps. We will share more details about the device as and when available.
Lenovo has found an abundance of success with the ThinkPad lineup, built as a tough solution for business professionals. Now, Motorola – owned by Lenovo – is coming up on its release of the perfect match, the ThinkPhone. Newly unveiled details suggest the ThinkPhone will be a legitimate contender once it comes to market.
The “Think” lineup takes the least flashy approach. Lenovo has for a long time designed these devices to take on a basic look, with minimal distracting touches. Regardless, those devices have always proven to be true professional products.
Looking to continue that pattern, Motorola is allegedly coming up on the release of its newest endeavor, the ThinkPhone (via TheTechOutlook). The ThinkPhone comes in at 158.7 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm, which results in a display footprint of 6.6 inches. That panel is a POLED display with a punch-hole camera centered at the top. Behind the cutout less a 32MP selfie camera with AF.
What really makes it a “Think” branded product is the subtle and simple design. The body of the ThinkPhone is rumored to be aluminum with an “Aramid Fiber Inlay” back plate, to give it some durability sans case. As far as the camera array goes, the Motorola ThinkPhone will come with a triple-lens system. That setup includes a 50MP primary sensor, 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Under the hood, the latest leaks from SnoopyTech suggest the ThinkPhone will sport a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, giving it quite the edge in capability. With that, the device will have fast charging capabilities of up to 68W, which should theoretically get you a full battery in around an hour or even less. On top of that, it’s equipped with wireless charging.
The ThinkPhone is also rumored to run Android 13 out of the box, though there’s no word on reliability over a longer period of time and whether or not Motorola will promise future updates for the ThinkPhone.
Other uncovered tidbits include an under-display fingerprint sensor, a face-down do not disturb mode, and even apparent IP68 water and dust resistance certification.
Overall, the ThinkPhone is set to be a powerful device, whether you’re on the road or working from home. The takeaway point is that the ThinkPhone specs scream “competent” on paper, but only time will tell if Motorola’s version of Android 13 will play nice enough for the hardware to shine.
The Moto G series has become a staple of the affordable phone market, and Motorola has managed to make an even cheaper than normal base device for 2020 in the form of the Moto G8.
It doesn’t have as much of a specs jump as new numbered models usually do (and in some ways it’s even a step down), but instead the company is aiming to give you the most bang for your buck in the Moto G8, and it mostly achieves that.
You shouldn’t expect a handset that is going to amaze you, but considering how low the price is you shouldn’t be disappointed by what’s on offer either.
The Moto G8’s design feels premium for the type of device we’re talking about, and it has a big display (although the resolution isn’t as good as we’d like).
The battery meanwhile will last you for a full day even with extensive usage, and if you’re not going to be using the phone much each day you should find that it can last even longer. It’s slow to charge, but the 4,000mAh cell performs well.
The camera can hold its own too. There are three elements – a 16MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide one, and a 2MP macro one, with the former two allowing you to take some impressive shots considering the price of the device.
And that’s what it all comes down to; the price of the Moto G8 is – as noted above – even cheaper than the last few generations of Moto G phones. That in itself is impressive, and while you may be missing a few specs that some will be desperate for, this is a perfect cheap phone for others.
The Moto G8’s release has been complicated as the company unveiled a variety of handsets in the range at different times. The standard Moto G8 was unveiled in March 2020, and it went on sale in Europe soon after that.
The phone costs £179.99 / AU$329 (about $220) but it isn’t coming to the US (though you can buy the Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus there, both of which are part of the same range). Exactly why Motorola chose not to bring the G8 to this market is currently unclear.
There’s only one variant of the Moto G8 that you can buy, and it comes with 64GB of space and 4GB of RAM. It’s remarkably cheaper than the Moto G7 that launched at $299 / £239 / AU$399 but it’s important to note that the spec is a little lower here in some regards.
For example, the screen tech on the Moto G8 is a little weaker when compared to the Moto G7.
Design
This is an affordable phone, and if you consider that when handling it then you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised with how the Moto G8 feels in the hand.
It has a plastic frame and rear, so it isn’t going to feel as svelte in your hands as a modern day flagship phone like the Motorola Edge Plus does.
If you’ve got smaller hands, you may not appreciate how large this phone is. It comes with dimensions of 161.3 x 75.8 x 9mm, making it a larger device than a lot of other cheap phones, which could make it a struggle for some to hold.
That said, we enjoyed the size of the device as it allows for a substantial screen (which we’ll dive into more in a moment) as well as a large battery inside.
Buy it if…
You need a cheap phone
For the price, the Moto G8 is a fantastic choice. You will miss out on a few features that you get on the Moto G8 Plus and some other budget phones, but some won’t mind missing these considering the Moto G8 is less than £200 / AU$350.
You want long battery life
The Moto G8 Power is the phone that will impress you when it comes to battery life, but this device is also capable of lasting for two days with light usage and should certainly last you a full day even if you’re using your phone a lot.
You want a 3.5mm headphone jack
A lot of top-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S20 and iPhone 11 series have dropped this legacy technology. Having a 3.5mm headphone jack means you’re still able to listen to music on a wired headset with ease on the Moto G8.
Don’t buy it if…
You want a beautiful display
The 720 x 1560 display on the Moto G8 is noticeably lacking when compared to rival devices that tend to have Full HD panels. If you’re looking for a phone that will display videos in all their glory, this isn’t going to be it.
You need a powerful rear camera
This isn’t going to blow your mind with its camera, but it’s suitable for the average person that is looking for an affordable phone. Just don’t expect this to take beautiful photos that floor your friends and family when they’re uploaded to Instagram.
You want to be able to make mobile payments
As we’ve said, the Moto G8 lacks NFC so it isn’t capable of using Google Pay. That isn’t a feature that everyone needs, but it’s something worth noting if you’re considering the Moto G8 for your next smartphone.
