While the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is an impressive foldable phone, there are a handful of reasons why you might want to wait for the next iteration, the Razr Plus 2025. Here’s why:
The Ultra-Wide Camera is Gone
This year, Motorola made the surprising decision to ditch the ultrawide camera in favor of a 2x optical zoom telephoto lens on the Razr Plus 2024. This move is a bit of a head-scratcher, as ultrawide lenses are incredibly useful for capturing expansive landscapes or fitting large groups of people into a single shot. The Razr 2024, on the other hand, still retains the ultrawide lens, so if that’s a must-have feature for you, you might want to consider that model. However, it’s possible Motorola will bring back the ultrawide camera in the 2025 version, so waiting might be the best course of action.
All Leather, No Glass
Motorola has opted to go all-in on leather for the Razr Plus 2024, eliminating the glass back option that was available in previous models. While leather offers a nice grip and a premium feel, it’s not for everyone. Some prefer the smooth surface of glass, and others may find leather prone to attracting skin oil and fingerprints. If you’re not a fan of leather, you might want to hold off and see if Motorola offers a glass option with the Razr Plus 2025.
Missing UWB Technology
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is becoming increasingly popular in smartphones, allowing for incredibly precise location tracking. While Motorola has released its own AirTag competitor, the Moto Tag, it relies on Bluetooth and Google’s Find My Device network, which lack the pinpoint accuracy of UWB. Since the Razr Plus 2024 lacks UWB, you won’t be able to benefit from this advanced tracking feature. It’s likely that the Razr Plus 2025 will include UWB, so waiting might be worth it for those who value this feature.
Software Support Lags Behind
In the world of smartphone software updates, Motorola has fallen behind. While Samsung and Google are now offering seven years of Android software updates for their phones, the Razr Plus 2024 will only receive three years of major Android upgrades and four years of security patches. This limited software support could be a deal breaker for some, particularly if you want your phone to be updated for a longer period. Hopefully, Motorola will revamp its software support strategy for the Razr Plus 2025.
A Not-Quite-Flagship Chip
Although the Razr Plus 2024 is a powerful phone, it doesn’t utilize Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. Instead, it uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a slightly toned-down version. While still fast, it’s a step below what you’ll find in other flagship phones. It’s highly likely that the Razr Plus 2025 will feature a more powerful flagship chip, potentially the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This could make a significant difference in performance and overall user experience.
These are just some of the reasons why waiting for the Razr Plus 2025 might be the smarter choice. With potential improvements in camera, design, software support, and chip performance, the next iteration could be a truly compelling foldable phone.
