Motorola is finally preparing to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold lineup with its first-ever book-style foldable phone, the Razr Fold. While the device’s overall design is no longer much of a mystery ahead of its official reveal, most of its key specifications remain tightly under wraps. However, a fresh leak sheds light on two crucial elements that could ultimately define the Razr Fold’s success in the U.S. market: pricing and carrier availability.
According to a new leak shared by well-known tipster Evan Blass, the Motorola Razr Fold could launch in the United States with a starting price of around $1,500. While that figure is still far from cheap in absolute terms, it becomes far more attractive when placed alongside its main competitors. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $1,999 for the base 256GB model, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold reportedly begins at $1,799. In that context, Motorola’s foldable would be positioned roughly $500 below Samsung, making it one of the most aggressively priced ultra-premium foldables expected in 2026.
At first glance, leaked images suggest the Razr Fold looks broadly comparable to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in form factor and size. If Motorola manages to deliver similar display quality and build standards, such a large pricing gap could significantly boost its appeal—especially for buyers curious about foldables but hesitant to cross the $2,000 threshold.
Hardware-wise, uncertainty remains. In a worst-case scenario, the Razr Fold could use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which would still deliver strong performance but fall slightly short of true flagship status. The best-case scenario would see Motorola opting for the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chip expected to power its 2026 Razr Ultra flip phone. Either way, raw performance is unlikely to be a dealbreaker for most users at this price point.
However, the good news on pricing comes with a significant caveat. The same leak suggests that AT&T may completely drop Motorola’s high-end smartphones, including the Razr Fold and the upcoming 2026 Razr, Razr Plus, and Razr Ultra models. If accurate, this would mark a surprising shift, especially given reports that Motorola’s foldables performed reasonably well in the U.S. last year.
Currently, AT&T still offers the 2025 Razr Plus and Razr Ultra, but these models could be phased out in the coming months. Interestingly, Motorola’s more affordable devices—such as the Moto G Power (2026)—are still slated for release on AT&T, indicating that the carrier may continue to support Moto’s budget and mid-range lineup while abandoning its premium foldables altogether.
Availability timing could further complicate matters. While the Razr Fold is expected to be officially unveiled in Las Vegas as part of Lenovo’s early 2026 showcases, its retail launch may not happen until several months later. A release after mid-2026 would put it dangerously close to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, a device widely expected to raise the bar yet again in terms of design and engineering.
Still, Motorola’s rumored $1,500 starting price could prove to be its strongest weapon. Combined with the brand’s history of aggressive post-launch discounts, the Razr Fold may succeed in drawing attention away from Samsung’s increasingly expensive foldable lineup—provided it reaches store shelves quickly and without carrier roadblocks.
