Moto Razr 50 arrives in Brazil for R$3.999 and “strategy of being accessible”
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At an event held in the city of São Paulo for journalists and influencers, Motorola presented its second option for a foldable smartphone for 2024 for the Brazilian market. The Moto Razr 50, launched worldwide in July this year, has differences compared to the Moto Razr 50 Ultra, which allows it to be sold at a lower price. See the specifications.
Design
Available in Brazil in three colors (Vanilla, Grey and Orange), the new foldable smartphone from Motorola has an official weight of 188 grams. The company promises that the same new hinge present in the Moto Razr 50 Ultra is present in this more affordable model.
Regarding its resistance, the Moto Razr 50 has the certification IPX4, which allows its use even in contact with fresh water for up to 30 minutes, at a depth of up to 1,5 meters. Motorola also highlighted the functionality Smart Water Touch, which allows the screen to be used even in situations where there are splashes on it
The device is 7,25 millimeters thick when closed and has only three buttons: two for volume control and one to turn the screen on or off, where the fingerprint sensor is also located. When it is open, it is possible to use another fingerprint sensor, which is located under the larger screen.
There is a USB-C connection for charging the device, which can also be used for cabled media playback or screen sharing. The device has a tray to accommodate up to two physical SIMs at the same time.
Fabric
The external screen of the type poled do Moto Razr 50 also 3,6 inches,a decrease of 0,4 inches compared to the Moto Razr 50 Ultra, which has a 4,0-inch screen. The refresh rate of the model released today is 90 Hz and it displays images in Full HD+ quality (1056 x 1066). The company promises that this smaller screen has a peak brightness of 1.700 nits.
The highlight of the smaller screen is that, just like the more expensive model, it will be possible to have access to Google Gemini directly on the 3,6-inch screen, in addition to applications such as Instagram, YouTube and Gmail being fully compatible to run there.
Moving on to the larger screen, it measures 6,9 inches and is also the type poled. Its refresh rate reaches 144Hz, but Motorola emphasizes that this varies depending on the activity performed, which not only ensures a better experience, but also helps save battery. The resolution of the large screen is FHD+ (1080 x 2640) and there is a peak brightness of 3.000 nits.
Processor
If the most expensive version of Motorola's foldable line has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the Moto Razr 50 arrives with a processor Mediatek 7300X. Mediatek It became famous for being available in more affordable models and has offered an interesting experience to consumers, so we can only wait for practical tests to find out if Motorola's choice was successful.
The processor is one of the best ways to offer a more “affordable” foldable smartphone, but it is expected that, with this, AI activities carried out locally will have a certain limitation.
System and interface
Here, there is Android 14 in its “almost pure” version that we know and are accustomed to in devices from Motorola. The company confirms that the new foldable smartphone will receive three years of system updates (up to Android 17) and will receive security updates for four years.
Motorcycle AI
The artificial intelligence platform that made its debut at the launch of the Moto Edge 50 line is also available on the company's new foldable smartphone. Motorola. It allows for better customization, for example, it can generate a wallpaper for the larger screen based on a photo of your look of the day. But you can also send text commands to receive completely new images.
Moto AI will also allow special functions on the device, such as:
- Action shot: which is a mode that can capture images with people or animals in motion, without shaking.
- Long exposure: mode that allows the user to play with light in night photos.
- Tilt Shift: that photographic style that gives the impression that everything is miniature.
Tools for edit photos and videos will also be available, the same ones found in the Pixel line of Google such as Magic Editor, which lets you change objects within the photo, Magic Eraser, to erase people and objects and the Adjust and Blur, to transform traditional photos into portraits with a blurred background.
O Google Gemini, the official replacement for Google Assistant, is available both on the smaller screen and for use in traditional mode. For example, users can ask Google Maps for route tips and use it without having to unfold the device, only requiring an internet connection.
Memory and storage
All variants of Motorcycle RAZR 50 Ultra arrive in Brazil with 512 GB of internal storage and another 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which can be expanded to up to 24 GB through the RAM Plus feature, which takes advantage of a free part of the internal storage to deliver more performance.
The device doesn't have a memory card slot, but the 512 GB should be enough so you don't have to worry about internal storage for years.
Connectivity
The device connects to 5G networks and 7 WiFi, premium standards of the smartphone category. A Bluetooth antenna that follows the 5.4 standard was included in the device. The foldable has a tray to receive a physical chip, but it is also possible to install eSIMs.
Battery and charging
The battery is a big highlight: despite the Moto Razr 50 being a foldable smartphone, there is a battery with a capacity of 4.200 mAh. The interesting thing in this case is that the Razr 50 Ultra It has a battery of “only” 4.000 mAh. The company emphasizes that both devices will last more than a day.
The charger shipped in the box Moto Razr 50 has the ability to 30W via wire to recharge 50% of the battery in just 23 minutes. If you prefer to charge wirelessly, you can use a base of up to 15W.
Cameras
Closing the details, there is a 50 MP main lens (with opening F 1.7), on the external screen, in addition to a lens 13MP ultra-wide/macro, with both recording videos in up to 4K. The company highlights the “a AI motorcycle e instant all-pixel focus, which has 32x faster focusing for sharper images in any light. And for selfies, the technology quad-pixel ensures four times more sensitivity for clearer, sharper photos even in low light. "
Now moving on to the lens present on the larger screen, it takes photos in 32 SM and has an opening f / 2.4, in addition to being able to record videos in 4K resolution at 30 fps. The front lens also allows video recording in HDR and the device will be able to be in Webcam, which starts recording as soon as it is folded in half.
Price and availability
O Moto Razr 50 will be sold at a special price if purchased by Living: whoever purchases the Vivo Família 60GB Plan can buy the device for 3.999 BRL, with the option of making easy installments in up to 21 interest-free installments on your credit card and free shipping.
For those who want to make the purchase outside Living will need to pay BRL 4.949,10 in cash when making the purchase at Motorola's official website. The term value reaches R $ 5.499,00.
It is worth mentioning that anyone who goes or is in São Paulo until next Sunday (September 29) can buy the new foldable smartphone for 4.399 BRL in sight when appearing at Casa Vivo, located at Joaquim Antunes Street, 162 – Jardim America.
Technical specifications
| Córdoba | Motorola RAZR 50 |
|---|---|
| Display | Main screen: 6,9″ FHD+ pOLED screen with FHD+ resolution (2640 x 1080) and refresh rate of up to 165 Hz 3.000 nits peak brightness External display: 3,6″ pOLED display with FHD+ resolution (1056 x 1066) and 90Hz refresh rate 1.700 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Mediatek |
| RAM memory | 12 GB |
| Internal storage | 512 GB |
| Cameras | Rear cameras: Main lens with 50 MP sensor (OIS, f/1.7) Slow ultra-wide/macro with 13 MP sensor (2x zoom, f/2.0) Under-screen camera: 32 MP front camera (f / 2.4) |
| Battery | 4.200mAh Battery 30W super fast charging |
| Dimensions and weight: | 171.3 x 73.99 x 7.25 mm 189 grams |
| Price | BRL 4.949,10 in cash |
| Availability in Brazil | From September 26, 2024 |
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Text proofread by: Daniel Coutinho (26 / 09 / 24)
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