The Motorola Razr was rumored for quite some time, but the quality of this foldable device caught everyone by surprise. However, a delay halted pre-orders and pushed back its release date.
Now, Motorola has confirmed pre-orders for the Razr’s return on January 26, while shipping begins early next month.
In December, Motorola decided to delay its first folding phone. The company cited higher-than-expected consumer demand that pushed it to adjust the pre-order and launch timing. Many speculated that technical issues might have something to do with the delay, but unlike Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, there haven’t been any early reports of issues.
So, when can you buy the Motorola Razr? The device is still exclusive to Verizon in the United States, but it will be available starting on January 26 for pre-order. Apparently, the device will be sold by , and . Shipping dates may vary, but alongside its in-store debut, the Razr should start arriving in customer’s hands starting in early February.
Motorola sent the following statement to some outlets including
We are excited to share that, in North America, the Motorola razr will be available for presale on January 26 exclusively at Verizon, Walmart, and motorola.com; and in stores starting on February 6. Dates for other markets will be announced locally.
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Author: Ben Schoon.
Source: 9TO5Google