Against the Odds: Why the Motorola Razr Fold FIFA 2026 Edition is My New Daily Driver

I have had the Motorola Razr Fold Fifa 2026 Edition for just over a month now and it has been my daily use device for the whole time that I have had it. I have as mentioned above the Limited Edition Fifa 2026 version but other than the rear casing and some extra adornment the rest of the phone is exactly the same as the normal non Fifa Edition that Mike has reviewed in the video below. Unless i specifically mention it i will be refering to the standard model the Motorola Razr Fold throughout this review.

Normally I would give you the full review and I would be breaking the device down into all its details etc, but this time around I want to try something a bit different. I want to try and get the feeling of using this phone day to day across to you.

As I mentioned in my unboxing and hands on post this device was bought outright by me and as such it is being used as my daily device. When I choose what phone I want to use as my own purchased device I take a lot into consideration before making that choice.

Before I had the Motorola Razr Fold I had been using an Oppo Find X8 Pro as my phone of choice and I was also reviewing the Moto Razr 60 Ultra.

The reason I did not have a book style folding device in my quiver was that I had sold my trusty Oppo Find N5 which was my favorite phone of 2025 beating the highly revered Pixel 9 Pro Fold that I had been using for ages.

That means that the new Moto book style folding phone has had some big shoes to fill. If I am being completely honest I was not expecting to be considering keeping this phone for a long term option as I was going to buy it, review it and then sell it to one of our members from the Average Dad Community or someone on eBay further down the road.

However, now that I have had the phone for a while I am considering keeping it for longer than I planned. We will go into the reason for this now.

If you were to look at the current foldable market in the UK and the US we are limited to 4 main players and in my opinion the Motorola Razr Fold can hold its own against them all by either equaling or beating them out in certain areas.

The current UK foldable phone market features several main competitors. Samsung leads with its Z Fold 7, the seventh generation of its fold series. Honor offers the Magic V5, impressive in hardware but with some software quirks. Google’s Pixel Fold 10 Pro largely mirrors the prior generation, featuring solid hardware and the Material 3 UI.

The Motorola Razr Fold enters a space dominated by brands with multiple generations of refinement. Samsung and Honor have achieved sub‑10mm thickness when closed, making their foldables viable replacements for traditional phones.

Oppo, a key player, recently introduced the Find N6, which I previewed earlier this year at MWC. 

I initially planned to replace my Find N5 with the Find N6, but since it isn’t available in the UK, I decided to wait. The Find N6 has outstanding hardware and better specs and software than the Moto Razr Fold, so I’ll probably get one eventually. 

So why choose the Razr Fold instead? First, I’m part of Motorola’s MOTOVATORS review programme, which offers extended review periods. I previously reviewed the Motorola Signature and the Razr 60 Ultra. While review units for the Razr Fold weren’t yet available, Motorola offered a generous discount, which I accepted.

Second, my experience with recent Moto devices convinced me. The software is clean, uncluttered, and less saturated with AI features compared to other brands.

Finally, I’ve always supported underdog brands. I backed OnePlus and Huawei in their early days, and I now champion Honor. Mainstream brands rarely interest me—they’re often more expensive and less exciting.

Hardware

Pros and Cons of Competitors

	Pro’s	Con’s
Samsung Z Fold 7	Ultra-thin and lightweight, measuring 8.9mm when closed and weighing 215g. Features an "engineering marvel" hinge that moves smoothly. Software (One UI) is more refined and optimized for the foldable form factor. Guaranteed seven years of OS and security updates.	Comes with a much smaller 4,400mAh battery. Charging is significantly slower at 25W wired and 15W wireless. Max peak brightness is only 2,600 nits, substantially lower than the Razr Fold's 6,200 nits. Does not support a stylus (S Pen support was removed for a sleeker design). Lower resolution telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom compared to the Razr Fold.
Honor Magic V5	Stunning hardware, often featuring an ultra-premium, durable build and a proprietary hinge design that minimizes the display crease. Breaks the sub 10mm thickness barrier when closed, making it exceptionally thin and easy to carry. Typically includes a massive battery, often exceeding 5,000mAh, providing superior endurance compared to the Samsung Z Fold 7. Fast wired charging support often outpaces the competition, reducing downtime.	Features software nuances that require user adjustment, such as aggressive memory management or inconsistent third-party app optimization for the foldable screen. The long-term OS and security update policy may not be as extensive as the guaranteed seven years offered by Samsung. UK availability can sometimes be inconsistent, making purchase and subsequent upport a challenge.
Google Pixel Pixel Fold 10 Pro	More durable with an IP68 durability rating. Runs the clean Material 3 UI, which the author prefers. Google's image processing is excellent, often compensating for less powerful camera hardware. Features a 5x optical zoom on its telephoto camera.	Perceived as bulky. Chipset performance is ranked as the "worst" among the competition. Cameras are generally considered "not great" or "average". Offers minimal multitasking layouts beyond split-screen. Lower peak display brightness (3,000 nits).

Now that we have listed the pros and cons of the main competitors, let's take some time to look a little bit further at the Motorola Razr Fold itself. I went through a lot of the details of the hardware in the unboxing post that I wrote previously and I would encourage you to read that article for a full breakdown of the technicalities. Here I want to try and give you more of an overview of the benefits of the hardware for daily use.

Size and Dimensions: Finding the Positives in the "Heft"

The first thing I want to actually discuss is one of the things that some may see as being negative: it is the dimensions of the device. So I am not going to beat around the bush out of the 4 book style folding phones available, this is not the thinnest phone in the field, in fact it is thicker than the Z Fold 7 and the V5 with only the Pixel 10 being thicker. It also not the lightest either again with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold being the only one that is heavier. The thing is that I honestly don't mind in fact if anything I see it's “heftiness” as being a positive to its design.

I like that it weighs a bit more and that this is a tad thicker than the other two lightweights. This extra girth allows for a bigger battery than the Samsung and it is slightly bigger than the Honor. It also allows for both the displays to have a pen digitiser under the screens meaning that you can use the Moto Ultra Pen on both display panels.

Thoughtful Design Elements

Another aspect of the design that I really like is one that others have missed, the edge rails of the phone are ever so slightly bevelled inwards from the outermost edge.

This means that when the phone is closed a “V” is formed from the two halves of the screen. When you go to open the screen you have a place to get a grip of the edges making for much easier opening.

The next aspect of the design that is a plus for me is that the back panel is not being made of glass. This is a trend that Moto were quick to embrace on some of its other devices and I am glad to see that it has been continued on the Razr Fold.

The Fifa edition I have has the Fifa Logo built into the design and also includes the 24K Gold plated Moto logo, but I think the best back design is actually the carbon fibre effect found on the Pantone Blue Black version.

The big benefit of not using glass for the back panel is that I no longer need to worry about using a case or getting a textured skin of the phone which is something that I have done for most of my devices.

Durability and Protection

On the subject of protection Moto have brought a world first to the Motorola Razr Fold by means of using Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on this phone.

It apparently has a hardness of between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scratch test but I have yet to see evidence of this so I am still a bit wary about leaving the phone face down for now.

As yet though I have not been able to find a suitable screen protector as the edges of the cover display are very slightly curved meaning that a flat screen protector will not work.

Button Placement and Muscle Memory

Moving on from the physical aspects of the design that I am finding appealing, I need to talk about buttons and the placement. The button placement on the phone is not the best as they are very high on the side rail and do need some finger gymnastics at first to locate them.The good news for me is that I became used to this from time using the Oppo Find N5 so my muscle memory was already finely honed for this higher than optimal placement.

The power/lock button also works as the fingerprint reader. This has been reliable for me and can be set up to suit your preference for unlocking immediately or requiring a press to unlock.

The last button is the Moto AI key. I don't really use it as I honestly have not found any significant reason to need to use the Moto AI tools over the inbuilt Google offerings.

The Displays: Bright, Crisp, and Beautiful

That covers the stuff on the outside that I like but there is more to the phone than how it is made and what it feels like a lot of the good aspects of a phone comes from how it looks and this of course leads me to the screens. Simply said, the screen is great. I like the subtle curve that I already mentioned on the outer display as it makes the phone very comfortable in the hand. It is very bright thanks to the peak brightness of 6000nits and I have never felt that I was wanting more out of the screen brightness.

I have also really enjoyed the scaling that Moto offers for the display as I like to cram my phone’s display with as much content as I can. Being able to have a 5x7 layout makes me feel right at home as this is what I used to use on my Pixel devices and lately on my Oppo devices once they had been given an update to allow it.

The internal display is also a very good display and is again like its forebear very bright and crisp with a great 2K resolution (2484 x 2232) and 6200 nits of peak brightness.

Watching content on this display is a joy and even with the squarish aspect ratio I have really enjoyed using this to catch up on Netflix binges and Average Dad Videos!

Crease Implementation: How Does It Compare?

The one thing that I was most commonly asked after getting the phone is how the crease feels and looks.

I can honestly say that it is up there with the best phones where you can still see and feel the hinge. The Oppo Find N6 is the current god tier gold standard for creases on book style folds.

However, the Moto Razr Fold is by no means a slouch in this area and is in my top three of crease implementation alongside the Oppo Find N5 and the Honor Magic v5.

The crease while you can feel it is not a deep gully down the middle of the screen more a slight inverted “speed bump”. After a few weeks of use I honestly don't notice it anymore and visually I can completely ignore it altogether.

I have to give credit where it is due and in this case Motorola can take a bow as they have produced their first book style foldable and it is already ready to fight with the big boys in this segment. Well done Moto. 

Moto Ultra Pen Functionality

Another aspect where Moto deserves some kudos is the Moto Ultra Pen functionality. Not only did they build this functionality into the Motorola Razr Fold but they have done it so well.

I am not a big stylus user but I think that one of the biggest mistakes with the Samsung Z Fold line up was that you could only use the stylus on the internal display.

I am glad to see that Moto has enabled the stylus use on the external display as well as the inside. For me this means that I am more likely to actually use it.

When the Stylus is identified you get a stylus icon popup on the side of the display allowing you to quickly access various tools that you would expect.

Performance

Gaming and Daily Tasks

When it comes to raw performance, the Motorola Razr Fold is more than capable of handling the demands of any modern smartphone enthusiast. I have put this device through its paces, using it for everything from intense gaming sessions and heavy multitasking to editing and drafting Google Docs, and it has handled every performance-centric task with ease. I also relied on it as my primary navigator during my weekend treks using the Komoot app, where its GPS logging was absolutely flawless.

Touching on the gaming side of things, I am like most users in that I don't constantly try to redline what the hardware can do. My go-to titles are usually Asphalt Unite or Grand Mountain Adventure.

However, to really see what this thing is made of, I decided to fire up Call of Duty Mobile. Using the built-in gaming mode from Motorola, you can tweak the performance profiles to suit your needs.

For this specific COD Mobile test, I pushed every setting to its absolute limit. The result was a rock-solid and very impressive 120fps, even with the graphics cranked to the max.

The only instance where I have noticed the chassis getting noticeably warm was during a wireless charging session in my van, where the charging pad and phone were struggling to stay aligned.

While it did heat up then, it shed that warmth quickly once I took it off the pad.

During standard wireless charging at home, the thermal increase is practically non-existent, so I wouldn’t give it a second thought.

Memory and Multitasking

Under the hood, the device is well-equipped with 512GB of UFS storage and a generous 16GB of RAM as standard.

While you can actually expand this RAM through a memory swap feature if you are a real power user, I haven't found a reason to do so in my daily use. The multitasking experience is smooth and incredibly intuitive; I’ll be diving deeper into the specifics of how this works in the software portion of the review.

Connectivity: Mobile Signal and Data Speeds

A vital metric for any phone I use is how well it maintains a connection when I am out and about.

I have encountered a few rare moments where it didn't quite grab a mobile data signal as aggressively as some of its rivals in the same location. That said, for the vast majority of my time, the signal reliability and data throughput have been perfectly fine. It is also worth noting that the Razr Fold is a global handset, meaning it is designed to play nice with networks in most territories.

Provided there is a solid signal available, the audio quality during calls is crystal clear, and the data speeds align with what I typically see in my neck of the woods. My local area is served by 5G, but since these are rural masts, they don't exactly offer world-beating bandwidth or speeds. I am currently running this on Tesco Mobile—which is an MVNO utilizing the O2 infrastructure here in the UK. Whether being on an MVNO introduces any specific bottlenecks is hard to say, but generally, the performance has been acceptable. Naturally, your experience will vary based on your specific region and carrier. One of the perks here is that the Motorola Razr Fold is a truly global device, supporting a wide range of bands. If you want the full technical breakdown of the networking specs, you can find that in the table from my earlier unboxing post.

The Wi-Fi performance has been nothing short of stellar. Whenever I am connected to my home network, both downloads and uploads are lightning fast.

I haven't run into any buffering issues while catching up on shows or streaming high-fidelity audio from Spotify and YouTube Music.

The GPS has also proven to be highly reliable, particularly when I am using Komoot for tracking or Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.

On the Bluetooth front, everything is as it should be. It maintains a stable link with my OnePlus Watch and provides excellent audio quality through my wireless earbuds.

To put it briefly, the Motorola Razr Fold is a powerhouse of a folding phone that doesn't compromise on utility. If you are in the market for a device that delivers on its performance promises, you certainly won't be disappointed here.

Camera

A Versatile Triple-Lens Setup

Diving into the camera array, Motorola has equipped the Motorola Razr Fold with a formidable triple-threat system, featuring a trio of 50MP sensors dedicated to standard, ultrawide, and telephoto duties.

Before this unit landed in my hands, the experts over at DXO Mark had already put it through its paces, awarding it a coveted gold rating in the foldable segment. From my own time behind the lens, I can confirm that the primary 50MP shooter is an absolute workhorse when it comes to seizing detail in well-lit scenarios or under the glow of natural daylight. In my experience, this main sensor setup proves itself more than capable of delivering sharp, vibrant results whenever you have decent lighting conditions to work with.

Low Light and Ultra Wide Performance

Naturally, you’ll notice a slight dip in fidelity when the lights go down, but that isn’t something I’m losing sleep over. To be perfectly honest, I have yet to encounter a folding phone that delivers truly world-class results in dimly lit environments, primarily due to the unavoidable physical trade-offs and space limitations inherent in this form factor.

The ultrawide sensor is equally impressive; I was particularly encouraged to find that edge distortion and blurring were kept to an absolute minimum. It is a common frustration with these wider lenses, but Motorola seems to have navigated those hardware constraints quite effectively here. You get a clean, expansive shot without the soft corners that often plague the competition’s secondary shooters.

Zoom Capabilities

Rounding out the 50MP trifecta is the telescopic photo lens, and I must say, the zoom capabilities here are truly impressive.

Motorola allows you to push the distance out to a staggering 100x, where a healthy dose of AI kicks in to help sharpen up the final capture. In my experience, the sweet spot for this lens sits comfortably between the 3x and 20x range. At 3x, you are still benefiting from pure optical zoom; anything past that mark begins to blend optical data with digital cropping. Naturally, the physical size constraints of a foldable mean it won’t quite rival the dedicated hardware found on a candy bar flagship like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra. But let’s be honest, those aren’t the devices this phone is trying to dethrone. If your goal is a complete professional camera replacement, a book-style foldable probably isn’t your first choice. However, for the casual snapper or amateur photographer who needs a reliable camera on hand at all times, the Moto Razr Fold is more than capable of rising to the occasion.

I've put together a selection of images captured over my last month with the Moto Razr Fold, featuring a mix of Ultrawide, various Zoom levels, and standard focal length photography. 

Zoom range 0.5 x to 100 x

Here is a mixed gallery showing the camera in various modes

Selfie Cameras and Video Quality

Shifting focus to the selfie game, Motorola has opted for a rather curious arrangement with the sensor sizes. You get a 20MP lens on the cover display and a higher-resolution 32MP sensor embedded in the main internal screen. While I'm not entirely sure why they didn't just match them up, the good news is that both produce solid results. If you're looking to record video, both front-facing shooters can hit 4K at 30fps. Flipping the device over to the main rear array, you have the option to shoot in 8K at 30fps or go for that smoother 4K at 60fps when using the primary lens. Stepping away from that triple-threat 50MP rear camera setup, I want to take a closer look at the dual selfie cameras available whether you're using the phone folded or unfolded. In what feels like a slightly bizarre move, Motorola has equipped these with different sensor capabilities. The front-facing lens on the outer shell is 20MP, but once you open it up, the inner display reveals a more robust 32MP sensor. I can't give you a definitive reason for this discrepancy, but if I were to speculate, I'd guess Moto expects users to prefer the internal screen for more serious capture. My logic here is that for something like a video conference or a long catch-up call, you're naturally going to want that massive internal canvas. Conversely, if you're just snapping a quick, casual selfie on the go, you'll likely stick with the phone closed and use the 20MP exterior glass. Regardless of the megapixel count, both lenses produce high-quality stills, though the internal one does have a slight edge. For the world of social media, where everything gets downsampled anyway, either one will serve you perfectly well. For those interested in video, both front cameras record at 4K 30fps, which is more than enough for clear video calling.

Turning our attention back to the rear, the main camera array is also quite a powerhouse for video. You have the choice of recording in 8K at 30fps, or if you prefer the fluidity of 4K, it will happily churn out 60fps using the standard lens. Just keep in mind that if you start pushing into the Zoom ranges, those video recording specs do take a slight hit.

I've dropped some video samples below so you can see the results for yourself.

Software

Regarding the software experience, the Motorola Razr Fold delivers one of my favorite implementations of Android to date. It feels remarkably similar to the clean Pixel UI that Google champions, while successfully integrating elements from Color OS—which, as it happens, is my second favorite skin after Material 3. I really appreciate how uncluttered everything feels; there is no unnecessary tampering with the notification shade. It operates exactly as you would expect: a short tug reveals your top toggles, while a full swipe brings your notifications into focus. It is refreshing to see that Moto hasn’t tried to mimic Apple’s design language like some other manufacturers. I am also a big fan of the generous icon spacing on the home screen, which allows me to customize my layout exactly how I prefer.While the basics are solid, the real magic happens when you look at the multitasking capabilities that turn this into a productivity beast. When you unfold that massive 8.09-inch internal display, you have a canvas ready for any setup. If I am just catching up on articles or video content, a single app fills the screen beautifully. However, when I need to get work done, I can simply summon the taskbar from the bottom, select a second app, and dock it to either side. While most foldable devices offer split-screen, Moto’s implementation of "full-screen swapping"—reminiscent of Color OS—is where it shines. By dragging the divider, I can expand one app to fill the view while the other tucks away into a slim sliver, allowing me to toggle between two full-sized apps with a quick gesture. You can even go further by adding floating windows or a third app to the stack. Personally, I find three apps a bit too busy for daily use, but having that flexibility is fantastic when I am deep-diving into a project or cross-referencing multiple files.

Here is a video of some basic multitasking below.

Given that we are firmly in 2026, we have to address the elephant in the room: AI. I plan to keep this section brief because, in all honesty, I haven’t spent much time with the Moto AI suite, as I generally prefer the integrated Google tools. That said, if you want to dive into Motorola's AI offerings, they are easily reachable via the dedicated key on the side of the frame. I particularly like that a single press does nothing; you need to either double-tap or long-press to activate it, which effectively prevents those annoying accidental launches when you are just trying to hold the phone.

Conclusion

It is now time to conclude my review of the Moto Razr Fold Fifa 2026 Edition. In short this is a phone that i could recommend to anyone who is looking for a book style folding phone. It is a great phone that ticks a lot of boxes in design,  hardware and performance. The cameras, although they are not up there in terms of the flagship candy bars that you can now get such as th Oppo Find x9 Ultra and Vivo x300 Ultra it is one of the better folding phones on the market as confirmed by DXO with their Gold award. The build is sturdy and solid and I can attest to this as within the last week the phone has fallen from my pocket onto various surfaces (fortunately not onto concrete)! Now on other foldable phones i would be concerned thanks to the Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, the screen has remained unmarked despite the lack of a screen protector. The rails and the back have stood up very well and are still after nearly a month's usage unmarked.

So while this may not be the slimmest foldable phone on the market I think it runs s a very good compromise. I have already mentioned that I like having the extra “girth” on the phone as it gives me that reassuring heft to the phone when I am using it

I have been very pleased with battery life as it will get me through 2 days easily with moderate use and it recharges quickly enough that I can throw it on a charger while I am getting ready for my day to achieve a quick top up.

If you are looking at the book style foldable and are in a market where the Motorola Razr Fold is available it is very much one to look at as it presents a very good if not better alternative to the likes of Samsung and Google, where it comes up against a bit more competition is the Honor Magic 5 and the upcoming Honor Magic 6. These  phones will present more of a challenge to the Razr Fold and they will perform slightly better and are thinner and lighter. However the software may not be to your taste which is worth bearing in mind.

I also need to mention the Oppo Find N6 which is in my opinion probably the best currently available on the market however it is not widely available for reasons that I cannot really fathom, while this is not a problem for those who frequent this blog regularly as it can easily be sourced via the Average Dad Tech store for those not willing to import the phone it has limited availability in western markets.

If  you want to check out the Moto Razr Fold or the Fifa 2026 Edition then you can do so by checking them out at the links here and here.

As for me, this phone will be getting used for the next few months for certain until something better comes along. Judging by what is on the horizon i cant really see much that will tempt me with the possible exception of the iPhone Fold/Ultra (or whatever they decide to call it). I am replete with the Motorola Razr Fold for the time being.