Motorola razr+ 2023 is $700 off right now, and I’m suddenly a flip phone person again

A foldable phone that doesn’t feel like a gimmick, finally at a price that doesn’t feel like a scam.
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SAVE $700: As of April 9, Motorola razr+ 2023 (256GB, unlocked) is on sale for $299.99 at Best Buy. That’s a $700 discount off the usual $999.99 price.


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Motorola razr+ was one of those phones I wanted to love but couldn’t justify buying. It was cool, sure. It folded in half and had a massive external screen, but at $999.99, it felt like Motorola was charging extra for nostalgia. Now it’s $299.99 at Best Buy, and suddenly I’m seeing my current slab-style phone as a creativity-blocking brick.

There’s something very satisfying about snapping a phone closed after a call, and the razr+ makes that tactile joy feel futuristic instead of dated. The 3.6-inch external display is actually useful, not just decorative, letting you check messages, change songs, or snap selfies without opening the thing. When you do flip it open, you’re met with a 6.9-inch pOLED screen that runs at 144Hz. That’s smoother than it needs to be, but I’m not complaining.


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It runs on a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which was Qualcomm’s top chip until recently. That means apps launch quickly, multitasking doesn’t stutter, and the AI features (yes, those are a thing now) feel snappy rather than slapped-on. You also get 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, which is more than enough space for your photos, memes, and unplayed mobile games.

  • Price: $299.99 $999.99

  • Retailer: Best Buy

  • Storage: 256GB

  • RAM: 8GB

  • Display: 6.9-inch pOLED main display (144Hz), 3.6-inch external screen

  • Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

  • Front Camera: 32MP

  • Rear Camera: 12MP main, ultrawide lens

  • Battery: 3800mAh with 30W TurboPower and wireless charging

  • Operating System: Android 13

  • Network: Unlocked, 5G-compatible

  • Durability: IP52 water and dust resistance

  • Weight: 6.63 ounces

  • Color: Infinite Black

  • Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

The battery life is respectable. It’ll get you through a full day, and when it doesn’t, there’s 30W TurboPower charging and wireless charging as backup plans. The cameras are decent, not mind-blowing, but that external screen lets you take proper selfies with the main sensor, which is genuinely useful.

At $299.99, this is the kind of discount that makes me reconsider everything I thought I wanted in a phone. It’s fun, surprisingly practical, and finally priced like Motorola wants people to actually buy it.

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Christian Wait is a freelance contributor to Mashable. Christian has countless years of gaming and tech journalism experience under his belt, and can usually be found in his office 3D printing or staring at Pokémon cards.

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