You won’t want to take your new Moto Razr to the beach

We’re all excited about Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, but we shouldn’t forget about Motorola’s. The company is planning on unveiling the new Razr and Razr+ in early June, and we’ve been hearing some exciting stuff about them. However, if you’re getting this phone, just know that it won’t have very robust water and dust resistance, according to TechRadar.

Motorola is really planning on making a splash with its latest Razr devices. You’ve seen rumors of the Motorola Razr+, and they show us a massive outer display that will be able to run full apps. This is a first for the foldable phone market.

Aside from that, the company is looking to bring the average price of the foldable down to a new low. If Motorola pulls this off, then it could basically revolutionize the folding phone market.

The Motorola Razr 2023 won’t have the best water and dust resistance

Think back to 2019 with the first Galaxy Z Fold in the first Huawei Mate X. Back then, a foldable phone with IP water and dust resistance seemed like the stuff that dreams are made of. However, it seems that Samsung was able to make that dream a reality and make its Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5 as water-resistant as its 23 Ultra. That’s a feat that no other manufacturer has been able to do.

Because of this, it really shines a harsh light on the new Razr phones coming out. Motorola didn’t quite leave its phone with no water or dust resistance, however. This phone is expected to come with IP 52 water and dust resistance.

Basically, the phone will be safe from most dust particles, but it wouldn’t be completely protected against it. When it comes to water, you won’t have to worry if you get caught in a light sprinkle. However, you’ll want to avoid splashes, Heavy Rain, and (obviously) completely submerging the phone.

Now, Motorola is planning on making this phone very affordable. That’s saying a lot, seeing as Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 3 at $999. By pricing the phone under that price point, Motorola will be deep within the average flagship slate phone territory. That would be significant.

The question is, would people sacrifice durability for affordability? We will get the answer to that question when Motorola officially launches this phone.