In the early 2000s, the Razr lineup took the world by storm with the Razr V3. The feature phone was the slimmest flip phone with a futuristic design that looked decades ahead. Over two decades later, the Razr line now represents cutting-edge foldable smartphones from Motorola. The new Razr 50 Ultra was released on June 25, 2024, as a successor to last year’s 40 Ultra. Here’s a detailed take on this year’s flip from Moto. Key Specs of Motorola Razr 50 Ultra   Design and Build Quality By all means, the Razr 50 Ultra brings a similar aesthetic to the bygone era of feature flip phones. The same compact form factor has now incorporated a large cover display and a foldable inner display, among a host of other improvements. The device has a dimension of 73.99 mm by 171.42 mm by 7.09 mm (open) and 73.99 mm by 88.09 mm by 15.32 mm (closed). The effective weight comes in at 189 g with a 6000 series high-strength aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front, and a vegan leather back. Read more: Honor Magic 6 Pro: Is It a Value for Money Smartphone? The 50 Ultra brings improvements over last year's 40 Ultra in several aspects. Users will now get a larger cover display, a revamped camera system, and an improved stainless steel hinge mechanism. The crease on the inner display looks even more minimal than last year, visible only under direct light. Ports and buttons are all in their usual positions. As with all flip phones, the in-display fingerprint scanner is scrapped in favor of a side-mounted power button. This year, the device's IPX8 water and dust resistance has also improved. The 50 Ultra will be available in four color options, Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz, and Hot Pink. The Display Both the cover and inner display on the 50 Ultra use the LTPO AMOLED panel, which has been a trademark choice for Motorola in its high-end offerings. The cover display now comes in at 4 inches with a 1272 by 1080 pixels resolution, 417 ppi, and a 165 Hz refresh rate. It also supports a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, while the inner screen bumps it up to 120%. This is by far one of the largest cover displays among any flip phone out there. Read more: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Striking Balance Between Flagship Features and Price The inner display comes in at 6.9 inches with 1B colors, Dolby Vision, a 165Hz high refresh rate, HDR10+, and 3000 nits of peak brightness. The resolution is 1080 by 2640 pixels with a 413 ppi density. The aspect ratio on the inner screen is 85.33% due to the tall aspect ratio of 22:9. Both the cover and inner screen look every bit flagship-worthy. Especially the cover screen, which now supports Google Maps, photos, and Gmail natively. Other apps are available as widgets. App functions are also seamlessly transitioned between the cover and inner screen, making it convenient to use at a glance. The Camera There’s a dual camera setup on the 50 Ultra, with the main camera being a 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm wide-angle shooter with a 1/1.95" sensor. The secondary camera is a 50 MP, f/2.0, telephoto lens with a 1/2.76” sensor. It supports up to 2x optical zoom. Read more: vivo iQOO 12 Review: Flagship Killer or a Flagship Itself? The front camera is a 32 MP f/2.4 wide-angle shooter. In terms of performance, the camera won’t exactly blow you away. Foldable and flip phones have a track record of prioritizing cameras less, and the 50 Ultra is no different. But it's an improvement over the 40 Ultra. The main camera can take well-exposed and detailed pictures in daylight. The color balance and contrast were on point, with great dynamic range. However, the white balance appears to be a bit saturated, which doesn’t translate to natural images. Read more: 7 Best Smartphones in Tk 35000-45000 Range in July 2024 The low-light performance was also pretty decent, thanks to the night mode. The details may look a bit oversharpened when zoomed in, but other than that, it was a smooth sail. As for the front camera, it also produced decent selfies. However, you can easily use the main 50 MP camera as your selfie cam thanks to the large cover screen. The videography on the 50 Ultra is rated at 4K at 30/60fps and 1080P at 30/60/120/240/960fps. It supports HDR10+ thanks to the OIS and EIS of the main shooter. Read more: Honor Pad 9 Tablet: Is It Worth Buying? Processor and Performance The processor on the 50 Ultra is Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 based on a 4 Nm architecture. It has a chip design of 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4, 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 with an Adreno 735 GPU. On paper, the 8s Gen 3 is slightly below the flagship 8 Gen 3 and more on par with the outgoing 8 Gen 2. But in day-to-day use, you’ll hardly notice any difference. Gaming titles like PUBG and Genshin Impact could be easily played at max settings. Optimized titles like Asphalt 9 ran smoothly without any hiccups. However, the thermal management hasn’t been great on the 50 Ultra. As is typical of most flip phones, this device also suffers from thermal throttling. We noticed a 51% rating on the CPU throttling test, which isn’t all that great. Read more: Meizu 21 Review: A Detailed Look at the Latest Flagship Killer Benchmark Geekbench 6: 1866 (single-core); 4441 (multi-core) Antutu 10: 1140567 3D Mark Wild Life: 12024 The Razr 50 Ultra falls short of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra in all the benchmarks except for the 3D Mark test. Software The Razr 50 Ultra is running Hello UI based on Android 14. It is an AOSP UI with several of Moto’s in-house additions. The tweaks are neatly arranged in the Moto Hub, including Smart Connect options. Motorola has committed to 3 years of major software updates and 4 years of security patches. Battery and Charge Time The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra comes with a 4000 mAh battery. The relatively smaller battery can be charged up by the included 45W TurboPowerTM charging support. Additionally, the device supports 15W of wireless charging and 5W of reverse wireless charging. Read more: Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Review: A Camera-focused Smartphone with Flagship-level Specs Pros and Cons of Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Pros: - Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution- 165 Hz refresh rate on both the cover and inner screen- Larger cover screen- Up to 3000 nits of HBM- Stereo speakers- Upgraded camera system- IPX8 water resistance- 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse charging. Cons: - No headphone jack- Thermal throttling issues- Cameras are still not on par with traditional flagships- Lower battery life. Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-Range Smartphone Price of Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The Razr 50 Ultra is available in only 12/512 GB variants. The price of the device is 94,999 INR (with a discount). It roughly translates to around 1,33,127 BDT (1 INR = 1.40 BDT). However, the official price of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra in Bangladesh may vary depending on tax and other issues. Verdict The Razr 50 Ultra brings a host of improvements in terms of the hinge mechanism, cover display, inner crease, and camera. With its improvements, the 50 Ultra feels like a strong contender to this year’s industry-leading flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Although the Razr falls short in terms of performance and other metrics, it also comes at a reduced price point. If you are looking for a solid flip phone with a dash of Razr nostalgia from the yester-decades, then the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra will be an easy pick for you. But if budget is not an issue, the Flip 6 would still be a better deal overall. Read more: Top 10 Smartphones Coming in July 2024

As we move past the first half of 2024, major smartphone brands are gearing up to unveil a slew of high-end devices. July is set to be an exciting month with numerous launches, particularly in the higher mid-range segment, along with some flagship models from industry giants. Here’s a detailed look at the most anticipated smartphones expected to hit the market this July. 10 Most Hyped Smartphones Hitting the Market in July 2024 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 model’s precise dimensions are 153.5 mm by 132.6 mm by 5.6 mm when unfolded. It turns to 153.5 mm by 68.1 mm by 12.1 mm when folded, with a weight of 239 grams. It also has IPX8 water resistance, stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It supports 45W wired, 4.5W reverse wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It includes a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1856 by 2160 resolutions and a 120Hz refresh rate. Galaxy Z Fold6  operates on Android 14 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 3rd Gen 4 nm chipset. Storage options are available up to 1TB  with 12GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 data transfer technology. Read more: Top Home Skincare Devices in Bangladesh: Transform Your Beauty Routine The rear camera system features a 50 MP wide lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. While the front panel offers 4MP and 10 MP cameras. Z Fold6 captures a maximum of 8K and 4K with rear and front cameras respectively. Nothing CMF Phone 1 The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is expected to be released in July 2024. It will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. The device supports dual SIM cards, has a user-replaceable back cover, and is splash-resistant. The phone runs on Android 14 and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 4 nm chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It offers 128GB of internal storage and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, along with a microSDXC card slot for expandable storage. Read more: Havit M9030 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-range Smartwatch The main camera setup includes a 50 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, while the selfie camera has a 16 MP wide lens. The rear camera captures 4K footage at maximum. It also features a 5000 mAh battery with 33W wired charging, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and various positioning systems. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is set to be unveiled on July 10, 2024. The main display is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the cover display measures 3.4 or 3.9 inches. It will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It is rumoured that Z Flip 6 will operate on Android 15 with Samsung One UI. The phone includes a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP primary camera and a 12MP Ultra-wide camera. On the front side, it will bear a 10MP camera. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh with 25W fast charging support. The RAM options are 8GB and 12GB, while the internal storage options include 256GB and 512 GB. Read more: realme GT 6 5G Review: Is It a Flagship Killer? It will bear a 4000 mAh battery. The Z Flip 6 will support 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G networks and uses a single SIM slot. OnePlus Nord 4 The OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to be announced between July 15 and July 21, 2024. It is likely a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3V, featuring a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1240 by 2772 and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ 3rd Gen 4 nm chipset. It may come with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and offer 256GB or 512GB of storage. It will run on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14. It weighs about 186g. Read more: CCTV Camera Buying Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh in 2024 The Nord 4 will have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 16 MP selfie camera. Its rear camera's ultimate video capacity is 4K. It will include a 5,500 mAh battery and be supported by 100W wired charging. Nothing Phone 3 The Nothing Phone 3 is expected to be released this July. It is rumoured to bear a 6.67 inch, AMOLED Screen with 1080 by 2400 pixels resolutions, 402 ppi, and HDR10+support. It will feature 1200 nits Peak Brightness with a maximum 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate and 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate. It will also offer Haptic Touch Motors. It may feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It is expected to bear 128 internal storage, 8GB internal RAM with 8GB virtual RAM. The battery could be larger than the ancestor Phone 2’s 4,700 mAh with faster charging. Read more: Xiaomi Redmi 13 Review: Does It Carry the Predecessor’s Legacy? The camera design may include Sony's latest LYTIA sensors for enhanced photo quality. According to leaks, the rear panel includes a 64 MP, 50 MP, and 32 MP Triple Rear Camera with OISAverage. It can capture 4K footage at maximum. It will also bear a 32 MP Front Camera. Its signature Glyph interface will likely be improved with more LED panels and customisable notifications. An action button may be added to the design. Integrated AI features are anticipated, enhancing user experience. realme C61 The realme C61, expected to be released on July 2, 2024, will offer a 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 by 1600 pixels. Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Review: Worth the Hype? It will run on Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 and is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 12 nm chipset. Its RAM capacity will range from 4GB or 6GB. Expandable via a microSDXC slot, its internal storage capacity will range up to 128GB starting from 64GB. C61 will feature a 32 MP main rear camera with a 5 MP selfie camera. The device is coming with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, and will support dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C connectivity. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra was released on June 25. It is expected to be available in Bangladesh in July. Read more: Symphony Helio 50 Review: A budget smartphone within BDT 15000 Weighing 189 gm, its unfolding dimensions are 171.4 mm by 74 mm by 7.1 mm. In folding state its dimensions are 88.1 mm by 74 mm by 15.3 mm. The main display is a 6.9-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED with 1080 by 2640 resolutions and a 165Hz refresh rate, while the external display features a 4 inches screen with 1272 by 1080 pixels resolutions, 417 ppi protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Razr 50 Ultra has a plastic front when unfolded and a glass front when folded, with a silicone polymer back and an aluminium frame. It is water-resistant (IPX8). The phone runs on Android 14 and has a Snapdragon 8s 3rd Gen 4 nm chipset. It comes with up to 512GB storage with UFS 4.0 technology. Its RAM capacity ranges from 8 to 12GB . The dual main camera features two 50 MP lenses, and the selfie camera is 32 MP. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. Razr 50 Ultra has a 4000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It also offers 45W wireless and 5W reverse charging support. There is no 3.5mm jack, but it has stereo speakers and various sensors. Read more: Best TWS Earbuds Under Tk 1500: A Detailed Buyer’s Guide Vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro Plus The vivo  iQOO Neo 9S Pro+ is set to launch at the end of this July. It will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, an upgrade from the 9S Pro’s Dimensity 9300. It will run on Android v14. The phone will come in Buff Blue with lychee-grain leather. It is expected to have a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, 453 PPI and 2800 by 1260 resolution. According to leaks, the 9s Pro pLus is coming with HDR10+ support, and 2000 Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate. The main camera setup will include a triple 50 MP sensor with maximum 4k video shooting capacity. It will also offer a 32 MP front camera. It will sport a 12GB internal RAM with another 12GB virtual RAM combined with 256GB internal storage. Additional features will include stereo speakers with Snapdragon Sound, Wi-Fi 7, IR Blaster, and Bluetooth 5.4. The device will have a 5160 mAh battery with 120W wired flash charging. Read more: vivo iQoo Z9 Turbo Review: New Contender in Mid-Budget Range realme GT 6 The realme GT 6, launched recently, will be available globally in July 2024 and offers impressive specifications. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1264 by 2780 pixels and a peak brightness of 6000 nits. The device runs on Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It features up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The phone includes a triple main camera setup with a 50MP wide, 50MP telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide lens. The 32 MP front camera. Both rear and front sensors support 4K video. The realme GT 6 has a 5500 mAh battery, supports 120W fast charging, and is IP65 dust and water-resistant. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Review: An Efficient Budget-friendly Smartphone Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is set to launch in July 2024. According to leaks, it will sport a large 8.2-inch internal display featuring 120Hz refresh rate with 2K resolution. It will also bear a 6.5-inch 120Hz FHD+ cover display. Both displays will be protected by Xiaomi's Longing Glass. It will weigh between 220g and 240g. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. Leaks say it will be equipped with a 12GB or 16GB RAM combined with a 512 GB or 1 TB built in storage.  Mix Fold 4 will include a Leica co-engineered quad camera setup: a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 60MP portrait telephoto lens with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP periscope camera with OIS. Read more: Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Review: A Camera-focused Smartphone with Flagship-level Specs The device has a new Kneel Shaft hinge design, and an IP rating for water resistance. Despite its thin design, it houses a 5000mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging. Conclusion In July 2024, the smartphone market will see a range of exciting new releases ranging from budget-friendly to flagship-level. According to the leaks and rumours, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra promises advancements in design and functionality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is coming with an advanced foldable display, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 will offer an impressive quad-camera setup. Additionally, the OnePlus Nord 4 and the realme C61 are expected to provide solid performance.  Read more: Oukitel RT8 Review: Rugged Tablet with Long Battery Life This diverse lineup ensures that there will be a smartphone to meet everyone’s needs. However, the real specs and features will be known after the official release of these smartphones.