Weekly poll results: the Motorola Razr 70 / 2026 series is overpriced, needs more updates

Motorola’s Razr 70 Series: Innovation or Just Sticker Shock?

Last week, we put the question to you: how does the new Motorola Razr 70 lineup (known as the Razr 2026 series in the US) actually stack up? With three models on the table, you might expect a split crowd, but the feedback was remarkably consistent. While these foldables certainly have their charms, the consensus is clear: they’re just too expensive for what’s under the hood.

It seems Motorola is facing a bit of a reality check. While fans are excited about the form factor, most are holding onto their wallets until a price cut or a serious deal hits the shelves. Let’s break down the poll results and see where each model stands.

The Razr 70 Ultra (Razr Ultra 2026): A Premium Vision with a Premium Problem

The Ultra model walked away with the most interest, pulling in 15% of the vote. It’s undeniably the star of the show, but that $1,500 (€1,400 / £1,200) price tag is a massive pill to swallow. For that kind of money, users expect the world, and there are two major sticking points holding them back:

• Software Longevity: Motorola’s update policy remains a thorn in its side. With a promise of “up to 3” OS updates in Europe and total silence on the matter in the US, the Ultra risks becoming a very expensive paperweight much faster than its rivals from Samsung or Google.
• Yesterday’s Silicon: Using the Snapdragon 8 Elite is great, but when you’re paying top-tier flagship prices, users want more than just “good enough” hardware support.

The Razr 70+ (Razr+ 2026): Stuck in the Middle

The Razr 70+ attempts to bridge the gap, but it’s struggling to find its identity. This year, Motorola swapped the 2x telephoto lens for a 50MP ultra-wide and bumped the battery capacity to 4,500mAh. While those are decent upgrades, the heart of the device—the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3—is starting to feel a bit dated for a $1,100 phone.

At this price point, you’re looking at direct competition with heavy hitters like the Galaxy S26 Ultra or even the iPhone 17 Pro. It’s a tough sell to ask users to pay a premium for hardware that feels like a re-release of last year’s tech.

The Vanilla Razr 70: Competing with Its Own Shadow

The entry-level Razr 70 might seem like the “affordable” option at $800, but the math doesn’t quite add up for most of you. The biggest threat to the new Razr isn’t a competitor—it’s Motorola’s own back catalog. Here’s the dilemma:

• The 2025 Fire Sale: You can currently snag last year’s Razr Ultra 2025 with 1TB of storage for the same $800 price tag as the new 256GB vanilla model.
• European Deals: In Europe, the older Razr 60 Ultra has been spotted as low as €650.

When the “old” flagship is objectively better and costs the same (or less) than the “new” mid-ranger, it’s hard to justify going for the latest model. Motorola is effectively undercutting itself, leaving the Razr 70 series in a bit of a limbo. Until the software support catches up to the hardware’s aesthetics, or the prices drop to match the specs, it looks like most buyers are happy to wait on the sidelines.