Foldables have (at least) two screens—so you can choose whether you need the large display at any given moment. 

For example, to simply read a message or glance at a picture, you don’t have to unfold the more delicate inner display.

The new Motorola Razr+ 2026 also comes with a 4-inch outer display, which is the same as the one on the Ultra model. At the same time, the Razr+ costs significantly less and is available for about US$ 1,100 on amazon.com.

The second display has many advantages: For example, you can use it as a viewfinder for the camera, or people you’re photographing can see on the external display whether they’re posing correctly. 

You can also use the vast majority of apps on the external display without any problems and often switch seamlessly between the displays by opening or closing the phone.

Sometimes, however, using the external display makes little sense: for example, videos in 16:9 format appear very small on the nearly square display.

The on-screen keyboard is also very small and covers large portions of the app’s content.

When it comes to refresh rate, however, there are no drawbacks: You can use up to 165 Hz on both screens, which also dynamically adapts to the content. In our test, both touchscreens operated absolutely smoothly.

However, you’ll rarely see the maximum refresh rate—it’s more of a nice marketing figure: Mobile games usually don’t support such high refresh rates to prevent the phone from overheating and to conserve battery life. For the same reason, you have to enable the maximum refresh rate out of the box using a rather hidden option.

The fingerprint sensor is located on the side of the device within the standby button and can therefore be used easily even when the phone is closed.

Overall, the external display is a practical addition, but due to the awkwardly integrated cameras and its format, it isn’t ideally suited for all apps.

You can learn more about the pros and cons of the Motorola Razr+ in our in-depth review.

Editor of the original article: Florian Schmitt - Managing Editor Mobile - 1611 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2009

I initially wrote about gaming laptops when I joined Notebookcheck in 2009. I was then involved with the setup of the comparison portal Notebookinfo and worked with social media concepts for large companies like BMW and Adidas, while also returning to work for Notebookcheck in 2012. Nowadays, I focus on smartphones, tablets, and future technologies. Since 2018 I have been Managing Editor for mobile device reviews, working alongside my colleague Daniel Schmidt.