Motorola Razr 60 review

The Moto Razr 60 retains the charm of the classic clamshell smartphone design. The version I’ve been using comes in the Gibraltar Sea finish—a deep, rich navy that looks smart and understated, yet distinct from the usual black or silver crowd. The matte texture adds grip and gives it a soft handfeel that’s surprisingly premium. It folds down into a neat square that slips easily into a pocket, and the titanium-reinforced hinge feels solid with each snap shut. Rated for up to 500,000 folds, the hinge inspires the kind of confidence you want from a foldable compact.

The Razr’s hinge opens and shuts with a smooth, almost silent motion that feels noticeably more refined than Samsung’s current flip Galaxy Z Flip 6. There’s no creak, no wobble, just a clean, confident fold each time. Even after a week of daily pocket use and frequent folding, there’s been no sign of dust sneaking in or any odd noises creeping up. It genuinely feels like a step ahead of what most foldables offer right now.

Unfolded, it reveals a tall 6.9-inch inner display housed in a sleek, symmetrical frame that's 7.3mm thick. There's a faint crease down the middle, as you'd expect, but it's easy to ignore in day-to-day use. The build feels reassuringly sturdy, and the IP48 rating adds peace of mind for shooting in casual drizzle. The Gorilla Glass Victus on the outer shell keeps scratches at bay, especially on the 3.6-inch external screen that handles most quick tasks like checking notifications, using the camera, or responding to messages. 

Notably, the outer display is far from a gimmick; it’s genuinely useful. It lets you check notifications, preview the camera, reply to messages, and even make and take calls, all without flipping the phone open. And the pocket-sized games are a delightful touch that quickly became a personal favourite. Simply put, design-wise Razr 60 doesn’t just fold, it fits.

The Moto Razr 60 dazzles with a refined display. Open it up, and you’re greeted by a 6.9-inch pOLED panel that’s vivid, smooth, and surprisingly immersive for a device this compact. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, it glides through animations and scrolling with fluidity. Colours are Pantone-validated, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support are baked in, and brightness peaks at impressive levels, ensuring clarity even under harsh sunlight. The crease? It’s still there, but subtly done and barely noticeable in everyday use.

The outer display has a full-featured AMOLED panel that lets you interact with apps, reply to messages, control music, and more, all without flipping the phone open. It’s bright, punchy, and responsive.

Drawbacks include slightly oversaturated colours, where images can sometimes appear a bit too vibrant. Additionally, the auto-brightness can be a touch sluggish when adjusting to changing light conditions, often requiring manual tweaks to maintain optimal visibility.

The Moto Razr 60 delivers smooth everyday performance for casual use, but it’s clear that power isn’t its main focus. At the heart of the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. This combo handles regular tasks like messaging, browsing, and streaming without fuss. UI navigation is mostly fluid, and light gaming with BGMI or Asphalt 9 runs reasonably well at medium settings. However, there are moments where it feels like the hardware is just keeping up rather than cruising.

Under sustained load or multitasking, limitations start to show. App reloads become more frequent due to slower memory and storage. Benchmarks reflect this middling performance, with AnTuTu scores hovering around 700K and Geekbench 6 scores trailing similarly priced slab phones. The chipset isn’t exactly built for heavy lifting, and while it holds its own for day-to-day use, it lacks the headroom needed for future-proofing or intensive workloads.

The Motorola software, on the other hand, is pretty decent. The Hello UI is clean and mostly bloat-free. Also, the phone doesn’t overheat during regular use. It stays cool during routine tasks and only gets warm during longer gaming or benchmark sessions, an achievement for a slim foldable. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is quick and reliable. 

Special mention for the battery life! The 4,500mAh cell holds up impressively well, easily lasting a full day on a single charge. Charging is swift too, with 30W fast charging and 15W wireless support keeping downtime minimal.

The Moto Razr 60 delivers one of the more capable camera setups seen on a flip-style foldable. Its 50MP main rear sensor captures sharp, detailed photos with colours that feel natural and well-balanced in good lighting conditions. Most daylight shots come out looking crisp, with impressive contrast and minimal shutter lag. The supporting 13MP ultra-wide lens adds versatility, and while edge sharpness isn’t perfect, it does a decent job of maintaining colour consistency with the main sensor. Motorola’s camera software also adds features like AI-assisted scene detection, Portrait mode refinements, and a clever Camcorder mode for partially open shooting. All of which enhance its creative potential.

Photos taken from the rear camera are particularly solid—rich in detail, with colours reproduced accurately, even in tricky lighting. The outer display doubling as a viewfinder also makes framing selfies or group shots with the main camera both intuitive and fun. The gesture-based video recording feature is particularly handy, letting you start or stop recording with a simple hand motion. It’s a smart touch that proves especially useful during solo shoots or hands-free content creation. I also want to give special mention to the Camcorder mode. It’s particularly handy—letting you shoot video with the phone partially folded, almost like holding a retro camcorder. It’s a smart, thoughtful use of the foldable design and proves genuinely useful for steady handheld clips or casual vlogging.

However, not everything is as polished. The front-facing 32MP camera, while serviceable for video calls and casual selfies, struggles in low light. Images often turn out flat and mushy, lacking in definition and depth. There’s no autofocus either, which limits its versatility further. 

Night-time shots on the main sensor are good — the sensor does a decent job in mildly lit conditions, the objects look clear and colours are captured well.

That said, for a foldable, the Razr 60 holds its own. It might not challenge flagship camera phones in every scenario, but it consistently delivers good results for most users and makes the most of its unique form factor to offer a playful, functional shooting experience.

The Moto Razr 60 gets a lot right. It’s thoughtfully designed, delightfully compact, and packed with features that make it more than just a nostalgic throwback. From its smooth hinge mechanism to the vibrant dual displays and surprisingly capable rear camera, it delivers a well-rounded experience that feels polished in day-to-day use. While it's not a performance powerhouse, it's more than enough for those who prioritise design, convenience, and a bit of flair. The trade-off between price and performance is very clear. The Rs. 50,000 price is clearly to welcome anyone who wishes for a foldable experience without breaking the bank, and that’s clearly the target for this device.

It’s a particularly great choice for anyone who uses two devices; the Razr 60 slips effortlessly into any pocket or bag, making it the ideal second phone that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. And one thing that truly stands out? It grabs attention. Every time I’ve used it in public, it’s sparked curiosity, friends ask questions, strangers do double-takes, and it almost always turns into a conversation starter. It’s a foldable that doesn’t just work, it wins you over. I’d happily carry it.