Budget-friendly flip? Everything you need to know about the Motorola Razr 60

This year, it seems like all the talk and upgrades within the phone world centre around AI integration and slimmer designs. And when it comes to buying a new smartphone, many look towards the duopoly and try and fork out thousands of dollars for the top models (cough cough, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7).

But what if there was a fun smartphone with all the latest technological standards, a user-friendly interface and design, at an affordable price? Well, that's why we're flipping out over Motorola's latest Razr 60 phone.

Here's what you need to know before you buy.

Motorola Razr 60 at a glance...

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How much does the Motorola Razr 60 cost?

Standard price: $1199

Colourways: Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Parfait Pink

Specs

Display: 6.9-inch 120Hz main display. The phone also features a 3.6-inch, 90Hz front display on the phone's foldable mode

Durability: IP48 dust and water-resistant design with Gorilla Glass Victus displays

Weight: 188 grams

Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X

AI features: Moto AI that can be activated using the side power button and can be used as a personal assistant for everyday tasks

Battery: 4500mAh capacity that promises up to a day's worth of battery, supporting 30W charging and 15W wireless charging

Camera: 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide and a 32MP interior selfie camera

Storage: 8GB memory with 256GB internal storage

What's in the box: Motorola Razr 60, USB Type-C cable, protective case, a SIM tool, user guides, and a very strong packaging fragrance

So what's in it for you?

A nice design and display for its price

If one thing is important to me (and the most fun), it's the unboxing experience. But no part of me was ready for such a pungent fragrance that engulfed the air around me as I took the phone out of the box.

Fragrance aside, you get exactly what you paid for – a well-rounded Android experience, all at a very reasonable price. Unfolded, the phone stands at 6.9 inches with a flagship 120Hz display. Folded, it has a 90Hz front 3.6-inch display that has easy, immediate customisability with access to apps, weather, Spotify, notifications and more. That all gets a tick from me.

I'm also a very tactile person, and the weird leather-esque backing on the phone didn't particularly feel premium, but again, this isn't a top-tier phone, so that gets a pass from me. If you're finicky like me, the benefit is that you get a protective case from the box as well, and putting this on personally made the phone feel a lot better in my hands. And if anything, actually getting cases with your phone should be an industry standard, so that's another tick for Motorola.

Same goes for the performance, camera, and battery

Performance-wise, the phone comes equipped with a good enough processor with 8GB RAM to tackle everyday tasks with ease, which is what I use my phone for. It also features a 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide and a 32MP interior selfie camera that also offers surprisingly good quality photos if you're after just a quick snap.

Finally, the phone is equipped with a 4500mAh battery, which is a good capacity to get you through the day, and 200 more mAh than Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 (the big competitor).

Introducing Moto AI

That's right, Apple has Apple Intelligence, Samsung has Gemini now in-built, and Motorola has Moto AI. Simply double-tap your power button in either the unfolded or folded state of your phone, and you have access to your own personal assistant from Motorola.

So what does Moto AI offer? It's about the same as other AI-integrated platforms; you can get summaries of your notifications, get predictions and suggestions of your 'Next Move' when searching or browsing the internet on your phone, audio transcriptions and meeting summaries, generated music playlists and more.

It's about as versatile as any integrated AI across all phone brands.

For me personally, I see the AI as still a little bit too niche aside from assistance with looking up anything on the internet.

Kinetic gestures

A lot of phones usually have some sort of gimmick or new way to do something on the phone. Obviously, the primary selling point of the Razr 60 is its flipping capabilities, but the kinetic gestures also let you control other parts of the phone with movement.

For example, if you shake the phone twice, it turns the flashlight on or off. A twist of the wrist will open the camera anytime (folded or unfolded). Lying the phone flat when unfolded will put the phone in do-not-disturb mode. You get the point.

Use cases here might seem a little too specific, since everyone is used to the standard ways of turning a torch on, but over time I can see myself getting used to these motions.

Is the Motorola Razr 60 worth it?

Paying for what you get can only take you as far as you spend. With the Motorola Razr 60, you get exactly that – a mid-tier phone for its mid-tier pricing. At just $1199, it's one of the most affordable flip phones on the market in Australia.

I've tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 as well, and I did find some comparative disappointments. The overall experience with Motorola felt less high-quality, which is expected if you pay $600 less. But my thing is, if I'm buying a new phone, I'm always going for the top model out there. So take my opinion with a grain of salt.

For what it's worth, the Razr 60 definitely offers a great array of features and specs. The displays function well with easy customisability, the flip experience is great, and if you're on a tighter budget but still willing to fork out a thousand dollars, you'll be sure to still get some bang for your buck.

The real question now stands, is Motorola better than Samsung?

READ MORE: The ultimate flip test, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Motorola Razr 60

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