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Motorola Razr 40

Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Razr 40
R8,500
SKU: 3857
Brand: Motorola
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
  • RAM: 8GB/12GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 64MP
  • OS: Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.3
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. 5G network supported.
  2. Powerful battery.
  3. Huge storage and RAM.
  4. Large Foldable LTPO AMOLED display.

CONS

  1. FM Radio is unavailable.

That is a solid deal for a clamshell foldable in the South African market. At around ZAR 8,500, the Motorola Razr 40 positions itself as an incredibly competitive entry-point for anyone wanting to jump into the folding phone trend without paying top-tier flagship prices.

If you are exploring it or putting together content on it, here is a quick look at what that price gets you, along with a breakdown of its core specifications:

Key Specifications at a Glance

Feature Specification
Main Display 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+
External Screen 1.5-inch OLED (Great for quick notifications and media controls)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage & RAM Typically 256GB storage paired with 8GB RAM
Main Camera Dual setup: 64 MP (with OIS) + 13 MP (Ultrawide/Macro)
Selfie Camera 32 MP hole-punch on the inner display
Battery & Charging 4200 mAh with 30W wired and 5W wireless charging
Build & Texture Premium Vegan Leather back panel for a solid grip

Why This Price Point Matters

Clamshell foldables have historically launched well north of ZAR 15,000 to ZAR 20,000 in South Africa. Motorola managed to trim down the cost by opting for a smaller 1.5-inch outer cover screen (compared to the massive edge-to-edge screen on the Ultra variant) and utilizing a very capable mid-range Snapdragon 7 series processor rather than top-tier flagship silicon.

The inclusion of a 4200 mAh battery is actually a massive win here—it is noticeably larger than the battery found in its more expensive sibling, the Razr 40 Ultra, which gives it highly dependable all-day battery life.

Shopping Tips for SA Buyers

As you noted, pricing will fluctuate based on whether you buy cash or on contract, and which retailer is running a promo.

  • For Cash/Upfront: Major online players like Takealot and standard tech hubs like Cellucity, Incredible, or Makro often fluctuate on exact margins or bundle it with free accessories.

  • For Contracts: MTN and network partners like Chatz Connect or 4U frequently package this device into mid-tier cellular plans, making it an affordable alternative to standard mid-range “candy bar” smartphones.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Motorola
Model Motorola Razr 40
Announced 01 June, 2023
Released 21 June, 2023
Status Available
Price ZAR 8,500

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions Unfolded: 170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm
Folded: 88.2 x 74 x 15.8 mm
Weight 188.6 g (6.67 oz)
Protection Water-repellent coating
Colors Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac, Grape Compote, Cherry Blossom

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM, eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
Size 6.9 inches, 107.6 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Gorilla Glass Victus
Secondary Display AMOLED, 1000 nits (peak)
1.5 inches, 194 x 368 pixels, 282 ppi

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF
Camera Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm
Camera Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 14

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 644
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 30W wired
5W wireless

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