History of Motorola Razr in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 18, 2024

The Motorola Razr is a brand of stylish mobile phones made by Motorola Mobility. Since 2019, the newest Motorola Razr models are foldable smartphones that look like the original Razr flip phones.

2004: Razr V3 Introduction

The Razr V3 was introduced in 2004.

2007: Razr2 Series Debut

Motorola released the Razr2, a slimmer but wider successor to the original Razr, in 2007.

2011: Razr's Decline and Motorola's Restructuring

In 2011, despite the Razr2 release, Motorola faced declining sales due to the rising popularity of touchscreen and 3G phones, leading to financial losses and a company restructure, creating Motorola Mobility.

2011: Droid Razr and Motorola Mobility

Motorola launched the Droid Razr smartphone, a non-flip phone inspired by the original Razr, in 2011, the same year Motorola's mobile division became Motorola Mobility.

2011: Droid Razr Line Launch

The Droid Razr smartphone line, known for its slim profile, was launched in 2011.

November 14, 2019: Motorola Razr (2020) Presentation

On November 14, 2019, Motorola Mobility presented the Motorola Razr (2020), priced at $1,499 and initially exclusive to Verizon Wireless.

November 2019: Foldable Motorola Razr Unveiled

Motorola Mobility introduced the foldable Motorola Razr in November 2019, designed to evoke nostalgia for the original Razr V3.

2019: Razr Returns as a Foldable

Motorola brought back the Razr brand again in 2019, this time as a foldable smartphone inspired by the original flip phone design.

2019: Motorola Razr Relaunch

Motorola relaunched the Razr brand in 2019 as a foldable smartphone, moving away from the flip phone design.

January 2020: Motorola Razr (2020) Launch Delay

The Motorola Razr (2020)'s release was delayed from January 2020 to February 6, 2020.

February 6, 2020: Motorola Razr (2020) Release and Mixed Reception

The Motorola Razr (2020) was released on February 6, 2020, after a delay from its initial January 2020 launch date, receiving mixed reviews due to its high price and performance concerns.

September 9, 2020: Razr 5G Announcement

On September 9, 2020, Motorola Mobility announced the second-generation Motorola Razr, the Razr 5G, with improvements over the previous model but still facing criticism for its price.