This is the Cheapest Flip Smartphone You Can Buy in India Right Now

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Highlights
  • The cheapest flip smartphone in India has a 144Hz foldable OLED screen.
  • The device is priced at Rs 44,999, which goes down even further with bank offers and other discounts.

The Moto Razr 40 is currently the cheapest flip smartphone in India. Since its launch in June 2023, the device has remained one of the most affordable folding phones in the market. It also features a secondary mini display and a primary foldable screen. The Moto Razr 40 also has the largest battery on a flip phone, with a 4200mAh capacity. Let’s look closer at the device’s specifications and details.

Moto Razr 40: Price and Availability in India

The Moto Razr 40 is priced at Rs 44,999 in India. The device comes in a single storage configuration of 8GB+256GB.

The Moto Razr 40 is available on Amazon, Motorola website, and Reliance Digital offline stores. Amazon offers an additional instant discount of Rs 1500 on AMEX credit cards, and Reliance Digital offers a Rs 1000 discount on OneCard and AU Bank credit cards. Note that these are limited-time offers.

Moto Razr 40: Specifications

  • Display: The Moto Razr 40 features a 6.9-inch primary foldable screen, which is an OLED panel. It has a Full HD+ resolution of 2640×1080 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The secondary 1.5-inch screen is placed near the rear camera, with a 368×194 resolution.
  • Processor: The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, paired with the Adreno 644 GPU.
  • RAM and Storage: The phone has 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
  • Software: It runs on MyUX based on Android 13. The device is set to receive the Android 14 update soon.
  • Rear cameras: The dual rear camera setup contains a 64MP f/1.7 primary camera with OIS and a 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens.
  • Front camera: The selfie camera is a 32MP f/2.4 sensor capable of shooting 4K 30fps videos.
  • Battery: The Moto Razr 40 is powered by a 4200mAh battery. The device supports 30W wired fast charging and 5W wireless charging.
  • Connectivity: The Moto Razr 40 is a 5G-enabled phone. It also supports 4G LTE, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB-C.
  • Other Features: The device gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers.
  • Colours: Sage Green, Summer Lilac, and vanilla Cream.
  • Dimensions (Unfolded): 170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm
  • Dimensions (Folded): 88.2 x 74 x 15.8 mm
  • Weight: 188.6 grams

FAQs

1. Is the Moto Razr 40 water-resistant?

The Moto Razr 40 is resistant to small splashes of water. The device has an IP52 rating. However, the water resistance is insufficient to submerge the phone completely under water.

2. Is there any gap between the screen when the Moto Razr 40 is folded?

No, there is no gap between the two sides when you fold the Moto Razr 40. The device closes perfectly like a clamshell.

3. How tight is the hinge on the Moto Razr 40?

The hinge on the Moto Razr 40 is firm enough to stay in its inclined position when you fold it at a certain angle between 0-180 degrees. It does not feel too tight either to fold and unfold. The feedback of the hinge feels solid to experience. The hinge also locks in when you completely open the phone, preventing you from folding and bending it beyond the safe limits.

4. What activities can you do with the secondary screen on the Moto Razr 40?

You can read your notifications, pick up and answer calls, control music playback, check time and weather, and even set custom shortcuts with the secondary screen on the Moto Razr 40.

5. What are the alternatives for the Moto Razr 40?

Alternatives for the Moto Razr 40 can be the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, priced at Rs 64,999. The phone is often available for around Rs 40,000, with bank offers on selective retailers. The Tecno Phantom V Flip is another viable option at Rs 54,999, which can be purchased for as low as Rs 39,000 with seasonal discounts.

6. Does the Moto Razr 40 have a charger inside the box?

Yes, the Moto Razr 40 comes with a charger inside the box. Motorola provides a 33W charger, while the device supports 30W TurboPower charging. Note that a wireless charger is not included in the box.

7. Does the Moto Razr 40 support dual SIM cards?

Yes, the Moto Razr 40 supports dual SIM cards. You can use one physical SIM and one eSIM simultaneously on the device.