{
  "id": 132895,
  "title": "Motorola Razr Fold gets a trade-in boost and freebies, making it a more enticing foldable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/motorola-razr-fold-gets-a-trade-in-boost-and-freebies-making-it-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/motorola-razr-fold-trade-in-boost-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorola has introduced a promotional offer for its Razr Fold smartphone, offering a $300 boost to trade-in values and several complimentary items. This foldable device, which competes with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, packs a powerful battery, good cameras, and reliable foldable hardware. Motorola’s commitment to providing software updates is another notable feature of the Razr Fold. The foldable device is priced at $1,899, which is comparable to Samsung’s offerings, but Motorola’s trade-in incentive makes it a more attractive choice. When you trade in a device for the Razr Fold, you’ll receive the standard trade-in value for your phone – typically between $100 to $400 depending on the model – plus an additional $300 from Motorola. The highest trade-in value mentioned was for an iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB) model, which yielded about $800 in credit. When combined with Motorola’s extra $300, this deal provides a significant discount, especially for older devices. Along with the trade-in boost, Motorola is also bundling freebies with the purchase of the Razr Fold, including a Moto Tag (1st-gen), Moto Watch, and Moto Buds Loop. These accessories amount to over $400 in value, although the Razr Fold’s package notably excludes the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. Similar trade-in deals, coupled with complimentary items, are available for other Razr series devices. While the Razr (2025) models are heavily discounted, they may offer the most value for money. Other ongoing Motorola promotions include discounts on older Razr models, making them more appealing options for consumers looking at foldable smartphones.",
  "summary": "Motorola has a pretty sweet promo for those interested in its Razr Fold – a $300 boost to all trade-ins, as well as several bundled freebies too.",
  "key_points": [
    "Motorola Razr Fold offers $300 trade-in value boost",
    "Complimentary items include Moto Tag, Moto Watch, Moto Buds Loop",
    "Razr Fold priced at $1,899, competitive with Samsung"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I used a thermal camera to see how hot the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — here's what happened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/i-used-a-thermal-camera-to-see-how-hot-the-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-gets",
        "published": "2026-08-04T08:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}