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by Jan Johannsen
Moto Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 50 presented with even larger outdoor displays
26.6.2024
Translation: machine translated
With the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 50, Motorola brings Google's AI Gemini to the external display and bundles other functions as "moto ai".
Motorola is enlarging the external displays of the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr 50 and equipping both smartphones with AI. The manufacturer is using Gemini from Google for this. Other functions, some of which are already available, are given an overarching name as "moto ai". There are also some hardware modernisations.
KI on even larger outdoor displays
The external display of the Moto Razr 50 Ultra measures 4 inches (120 Hertz, 1272 × 1080 pixels), making it the largest of the folding smartphones, according to Motorola. At 3.6 inches (90 Hertz, 1056 × 1066 pixels), the Razr 50 is now the same size as the Razr 40 Ultra title a year ago. Both AMOLED touchscreens are protected from scratches by Gorilla Glass Victus. The revised hinge should also provide better protection against dust. Both smartphones are also waterproof for 30 minutes and 1.5 metres water depth.
Source: Motorola
Theoretically, you can also use all apps on the smartphone on the external display. However, not all of them are adapted to the dimensions. One new app optimised for the display size is Gemini. The AI tool from Google that replaces the Google Assistant. So you don't have to open the Razr to use Gemini. Motorola is also offering three months' free access to Gemini Advanced. The paid version of AI offers access to more powerful AI models, brings Gemini into apps such as Gmail or Docs and includes 2 terabytes of cloud storage.
Google Photos is another app that has been adapted for use on the external display. There are also new panels from Spotify and Bose that you can use to control music streaming or the manufacturer's headphones and speakers.
Ultra stands for more power and a telephoto camera
After opening the smartphone, you will see a 6.9-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2640 × 1080 pixels. The maximum refresh rate of the Razr 50 is 120 hertz and 165 hertz for the Razr 50 Ultra.
In the Razr 50 Ultra, Motorola has installed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a 4000 mAh battery that charges with up to 45 watts - 15 watts wirelessly. The Razr 50 is equipped with the Dimensity 7300X chipset. Its battery has a slightly higher capacity of 4200 mAh, but is still smaller than the average for non-folding smartphones. It accepts up to 30 watts via cable and also 15 watts wirelessly.
Source: Motorola
Both smartphones have a 50-megapixel main camera on the back and a 32-megapixel front camera in the large display on the inside. The second camera on the outside is different. While you can use the dual optical zoom of a 50-megapixel telephoto camera on the Razr 50 Ultra, the Razr 50 invites you to take ultra-wide-angle shots with a 13-megapixel camera.
In both cases, AI - i.e. software - supports you when taking pictures. It adjusts settings to optimise colours, details, highlights, shadows and bokeh effects. It takes care of image stabilisation for videos or automatically increases the shutter speed for action shots. There are also long exposure displays for light trails or waterfalls and a super zoom. Much of this is not new, but is now labelled as AI.
Price and availability
In Switzerland, the recommended retail price for the Razr 50 Ultra is 1199 francs. The Razr 50 is expected to cost 899 francs. Both should be available soon.
Source: Motorola
In Germany, the two smartphones are not available for the time being due to a legal dispute by Motorola.
Header image: Motorola
As a primary school pupil, I used to sit in a friend's living room with many of my classmates to play the Super NES. Now I get my hands on the latest technology and test it for you. In recent years at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, now at Digitec and Galaxus.
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