Skip the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and get this foldable phone instead

Published Sep 9, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account Foldable flip phones have pretty much reached their limits. Samsung introduced its Galaxy Z Flip 8, and it left many unimpressed. It's not a bad phone; it's just so iterative over the previous model that you have to wonder why we needed something new. So, rather than spending $1,200 on the Z Flip 8, we highly recommend the Motorola Razr+, now just $550. Motorola has been making flip phones for some time now, and it's gotten really good at it. And like Samsung, Motorola's changes to its foldables each year are iterative. That's why going with an older model at a lower price is the right choice if you're looking to buy a new foldable phone. You can apply this strategy to Samsung's products, but we've never seen prices this low on its devices. The discounted Razr+ comes in just two colors: Peach Fuzz and Spring Green. It originally debuted in 2024 and features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and is unlocked for any carrier. The inner display spans 6.9 inches, while the outer display measures 4 inches. Both offer a refresh rate that peaks at 165Hz, with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits on the outer screen and 2,400 nits on the inner display. It has an IPX8 rating and weighs just 189 grams. There's a 50MP rear main camera and a 12.6MP ultrawide. The 32MP front-facing camera is perfect for video calls and selfies. It comes with Android 14, and Motorola is committed to providing three years of major OS updates. Just last month, Android 17 rolled out to the Razr+. It will continue to get one more year of security updates. If that isn't enough, you can always bump up to the 2025 model, which will give you a couple more years of software updates over the 2024 model. Motorola Razr+ (2024) $550 $1000 Save $450 9/10 SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Display type pOLED, 165Hz (internal); OLED, 165Hz (external) Display dimensions 6.9" (internal); 4" (external) The Motorola Razr+ (2024) packs a large 4-inch cover display that provides direct access to Gemini and Google Photos. Internally, it features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Its newly discounted price of $550 makes it a worthwhile purchase if you're looking for a new foldable phone. Display resolution 1080 x 2640 (internal); 1272 x 1080 (external) RAM 12GB Storage 256GB Battery 4,000mAh Charge speed 45W wired, 15W wireless Charge options Wired or wireless Ports USB-C SIM support Dual SIM (Nano SIM and eSIM) Operating System Android 14 Front camera 32MP, f/2.4 Rear camera 50MP, f/1.7, OIS main; 50MP, f/2.0 2x telephoto Cellular connectivity 5G Wi-Fi connectivity Wi-Fi 6E/7 Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 88.1 x 74 x 15.3mm (folded), 171.4 x 74 x 7.1mm (unfolded) Weight 189g IP Rating IPX8 Colors Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz Price $1,000