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| [* black] Back in our day, the Motorola Razr was the coolest thing around. We're happy to see that—despite adding impressive screen and chip tech—it keeps the sleek look of the original. | |
| - | [* black] Still, all that modern-day gear adds bulk, making the new Razr |
| + | [* black] Still, all that modern-day gear adds bulk, making the new Razr 35% wider and 118% heavier than our 2004 V3 (and much less [https://www.ifixit.com/News/35543/how-pocketable-is-the-motorola-razr|less pocketable|new_window=true]). |
| [* black] Pockets aside, a closer look at the folding action reveals a small gap between the hinge and display on each side. Similar gaps, you might say, to those that contributed to [https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge|the demise of some of the first Galaxy Folds|new_window=true]. | |
| [* icon_note] Samsung re-released their phone with a [guide|122600|cover over those hinge gaps|stepid=236253|new_window=true]—has Motorola found a different way to protect the screen from debris ingress? [https://youtu.be/Eokt7DWljtU?t=421|Initial testing indicates ... probably not|new_window=true]. | |
| [* black] As the phone continues to fold it looks like the Razr's [https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/14/moto-razr-ip68-rating-retro-tidbit/|interesting hinge caps|new_window=true] might offer enough protection, but only time—and further disassembly—will tell. |