Nostalgic and new designs to ask the developers "Razr 5G" in the vertical folding smartphone!

Former mobile users are nostalgic and smartphone native generations will be released in Japan on March 26 (SIM -free version is a direct sales "Moto Store" price.179,800 yen).Before the release, Motorola's premium flagship product General Manager, Jeff Snow, responded to a Japanese media.

Packed the latest technology in the design of "Moto Razr"

"Moto Razr" was dominated by a foldable mobile phone in the 2000s, but after about 18 years, it was born again that it can fold a 6.2 -inch large -screen organic EL display.Smartphone.According to Snow, some product design teams were involved in products at the time.

For that reason, the design says, "I was able to take advantage of the original nuances.""The original" Moto Razr "was revolutionary, and it stimulated the industry, such as using a metal material that was still unusual at the time.It is closer to the original. "

However, of course, the contents are completely different things."Motorola Razr 5g" is a smartphone that has adopted a number of technologies, including 5G compatible, as the name implies.

The closed front is also equipped with a 2.7 -inch quick view display.The camera has a main camera with about 48 million pixels and a about 20 million pixel in -camera.In addition, if you twist the terminal twice, a camera for selfie will be launched on the quick view display, and it also supports the operation called "Moto Actions".The CPU uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.

When closed, the display curves and fits

"We have made many investments in the development of mechanisms that fold the display," especially among various technologies.When closed, the display is stored in a tierdrop type in the hinge, and the mechanism that reduces the load on the display is also a patent.

It is said that improvements have been added from the previous model, which had not been released in Japan, and the display has been improved."It is more compact than the previous model while adding a new technology, such as corresponding to 5G, and the battery lasts longer. Not only the look (looks), but also the feel when you actually touch it.) Is getting better. "

"It was very difficult to pack everything in other technologies, such as quick view displays and 5G, as well as folded technology, but thanks to that, it is a very attractive and modern smartphone.I think it is "(Snow)

The secret is "protrusion" at the bottom of the screen!Incorporate the main functions

While "Galaxy Z Flip 5g", which also uses a folding display, has a shape like folding a single board, "Motorola Razr 5g" is the same as the original "Moto Razr".It is a design that matches the unevenness when closed.

This protruding part is an icon as "Moto Razr", and at the same time, "The speaker is installed inside and plays an important role in ensuring good sound quality," said Snow.The SIM card slot is also stored here, and the antenna is also included, saying, "The performance of the antenna can be demonstrated properly when it is open and closed."

In addition, "Galaxy Z Flip 5g" can be used in a 90 -degree bent state, but the "Motorola Razr 5g" hinge is not stopped on the way.To assist it, the quick view display allows you to take photos and apps even when closed.

"I thought over time was the experience in a closed state. First, I made a self -portrait with a high -quality main camera. I think this is a big innovation.You can also open the phone on the way with a speaker phone, or to continue the continuation of the email received in a closed state on a large display. As a result of thinking about various use cases, this time.I focused on "I can do various things in a closed state". "

In this hinge, like the original "Moto Razr", you can also shake the terminal with one hand and open the Shakin and display.

"According to a survey conducted by the previous model user, 99 % of people open and close about 100 times a day. This is 200,000 times in 5 years, but it is used.Snow is being developed after mechanical and engineering examinations so that it can withstandHe answered, "Do you recommend shaking and opening?", And answered, "I'm okay. I'm doing it myself, so don't worry."

What I aimed for was "I can put more in my pocket" smartphone

The smartphone with "Moto Razr" itself is not the first time, and several devices have been released so far.They were the general shape of a single plate, but why did Motorola decide to make a folding smartphone this time?

Mr. Snow explains that "the market has a need to have a compact smartphone."

"The size of smartphones these days is getting bigger and bigger, but not only those who want to have smartphones all day long. It can be folded compactly, put in a pocket, and can be used to spread it to the conventional size.I thought it was necessary. "In addition, "All of the smartphones now have similar look and feel, so I wanted to renew the design or make them fresh.""It's the result of wanting to make a smartphone that can be exciting with a fashion statement."

"Motorola Razr 5g" was developed to carry large -screen smartphones compactly, but some folding smartphones can use a large screen close to a tablet with the display opened sideways.Motorola also says, "I thought carefully about whether to go sideways or vertical, how much the size is, and what the best is."

"I think the folded display is an area that is growing more and more, and I'm glad we can participate in the ecosystem. However, as the first one, first of all, the need for the conventional smartphone to enter the pocket.I wanted to respond to it. Now folding is still expensive, so if you open it sideways, it will be cheaper to have two smartphones and tablets. Is it worth the role of one?To meet the target needs that we think, we did not match this time, so it became vertical instead of horizontal. "

Finally, Mr. Snow said about the current state of the folding smartphone, "Now, the number of participating manufacturers and products is still limited, and the price is high in new technology, so there is no way to use it."

On the other hand, there are expectations that "if many manufacturers come in, the cost will decrease and innovation will proceed."In such a situation, he said, "I am confident that Motorola's technology can connect in the future."

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