Bold headline: Motorola’s big reveal at Mobile World Congress kicks off with a foldable game changer, alongside refreshed mid-range powerhouses and new earbuds. But here’s where it gets controversial: not everyone agrees foldables are worth the hype yet.
In Barcelona, the Mobile World Congress is underway, and Motorola has opened with a lineup of devices headlined by the Razr Fold— Motorola’s first book-style foldable phone, teased earlier at CES and now brought to life.
The event also showcases the new Edge 70 Fusion and the updated Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus.
Let’s start with the star: the Razr Fold. It features a 6.6-inch external display that unfolds into a larger 8.1-inch 2K LTPO internal screen. The display supports an adaptive interface designed for smooth navigation with the Moto Pen Ultra stylus, enabling quick notes, sketches, and effortless app switching.
Under the hood, it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, backed by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. A substantial 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 80W Turbopower charging for fast top-ups.
Photography is robust: a 20MP front-facing camera on the exterior and a 32MP front-facing camera on the inner display. The main rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide with macro capabilities.
Color options for the Razr Fold are Lily White and Blackened Blue. At the moment, Australia has not confirmed local availability, though Motorola Australia has indicated that local availability will be announced soon, so Australians may not have to wait much longer.
If foldables aren’t your thing, Motorola is also highlighting the Edge 70 Fusion. Motorola touts a blend of elegance, comfort, and durability with this model, packing IP69 and IP68 protection, MIL-STD-810H durability, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for added resilience against drops and scratches.
The Edge 70 Fusion presents a 6.8-inch Extreme 1.5K Super HD AMOLED display, available in several Pantone colorways that look striking in person.
Performance comes from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile platform, paired with a 5200mAh battery that can last up to about 39 hours. It also supports 68W turbo charging for quicker recharges.
Photography on the Fusion features a triple-camera array: a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main sensor with OIS, a 13MP ultrawide with macro capabilities, plus a 32MP selfie camera mounted within the display.
The new Moto Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus were also unveiled. The Buds 2 target a younger, entry-level audience with active noise cancellation up to 55dB and up to 11 hours of playback, totaling 48 hours with the case. They rely on dual 11mm dynamic drivers and 6mm micro planar magnetic drivers, with support for high-resolution audio.
The Buds 2 Plus add a premium touch with Sound by Bose technology for deeper, more detailed sound. They use 11mm drivers and feature Dynamic ANC powered by six onboard microphones to better suppress ambient noise. Expect up to 9 hours of listening time, or 40 hours including the charging case.
A notable feature on the Buds 2 Plus is Audio Share, which lets two pairs of Buds connect to the same device so two listeners can enjoy the same audio together—great for sharing a movie, playlist, or podcast.
For potential buyers in Australia, we’ll await official local launch details as Motorola Australia updates the information. Stay tuned.
If you found this roundup helpful, tell us in the comments which device you’re most excited about and why. Do you think foldables have reached a turning point, or are they still more novelty than necessity? Your thoughts help spark the conversation.
