They shouldn't have gone with it, while it is interesting to see a screen flex like that, the novelty wears off fast. Maybe as a collectors version not meant for daily use. I think using multiple screens separate like, that could have worked out better.
You got scammed. How exactly is this refurbished? Nothing about this phone is refurbished. They just labeled it refurbished and did absolutely nothing. Always avoid buying anything that says refurbished
before zflip, this is my dream phone as a highschooler. it's compact and an android also. I'm now a graduating student and will purchase one when i have a job just for life accomplishment award
Honestly nice to have little bucket list things like that. On a side note though, Motorola is still making new foldable nowadays, a lot more usable if not slightly boring looking.
Get the razr+ instead, it's the newest motorola foldable and it's really good, you can use any app from the exterior screen and it actually covers the whole front
Just like those, they should have used multiple screens together, rather than one big flexible folding screen. It could have gone better if they worked that out somehow.
The razr 2019 failed because of delays, components were produced in Wuhan, and very few units went out to retailers. Stock got better 6 months later, when lockdown was taking place. CNET video made it get lot of hate, and tech media hated on its camera and design. Actual phone owners loved it and you can see many verizon, best buy or amazon reviews about it. But Motorola listened to tech media more than its users, and the razr ended up getting more refined into a modern foldable that looks nothing like the original razr, but is very capable. If you ask me, I would take a nostalgic original design over the current razr 2023 phones.
Yeah Lenovo can’t replicate the true Motorola quality especially the part where he failed to close the phone and you can lift up the oled screen with a clipper and even fingernail. Only reason why Thinkpad is so good is because of IBM oh wait Thinkpad aren’t great anymore these days so they lose IBM identity and also Motorola identity when they bought those two companies
@@alpzeptawhat are you yapping about, the phone couldn't close because there was a literal screw in the frame and the screen gap is because of the poorly done refurbishing job
@@archux_ Well a hinge is more likely a refurbishers fault but the fact that there are gaps on the OLED screen that can be lift up by finger it is not right. I have more problems with a new Thinkpad though. Lenovo's Thinkpad design decisions after 2019 (like T490 and newer) are horrible and now they look like any other laptop Lenovo needs to step up and make Motorola and Thinkpad what they are or they might get sue like Sharp did to a Hisense by an IBM or Motorola themself for trying to ruin a reputation of those legendary brands
Hi there! Im One of your subscribers since 2022 who loves all of your videos as always! Please make a video about Motorola Razr V3. Because it was one of my first and most iconic cell phone of 2010. I hope you will. -Thank you!
I have the Motorola Razr 2024 and it's amazing, can't even tell there's a crease in the screen unless you look for it and it has 8gb ram 256gb storage and the new external display is a 3.6 in 1080p AMOLED panel ...
Since the 2019 Razr was Verizon exclusive it saved most people from being tempted. The Razr 5G was actually legit and has a handful of RUclips vids talking about how nice it still was a couple years in. I used it for three years and it still felt like it was brand new at the end, my aunt is using it now.
The BRAND MOTOROLA was able to establish a wide clientele amongst the markets. It is not on a loss...since it is able to manufacture millions of items that are still used today, and some of its product lines. It has a promising year(s) ahead.
This phone was just a poor, weak attempt from Motorola trying to relive their glorious days; but failing in the process. It ended up being a spectacular flop. It was stupidly expensive and not at all functional for standars from 2019 and on.
I can see why it failed. Screen looks absolutely atrocious. The obviously noticeable crease is an eyesore. Screen too glossy. For the initial asking price, I’m sure most said nah, used their funds for a flagship iPhone or Samsung, and saved about $400 after tax. Obsolete junk
Everything said there, was said for the Samsung flip. What's different eh? Shittier screens, very obvious crease, reflective, and fragile mf screen. Your nail would literally leave an indention on the screen of the flips. I'm sure they didn't take their money and got a flip. Ain't saving money with that. 🤷 Can hate all you want. But it's no different than getting a flip. Better reader location than the flip tho. Nicer bsck screen. Comparable hardware. Bout the same price of the flip of the year it released. Man, I can go on, and not based off of a video. Actual hands on my friend. All three brands. The razr was objectively better than the flips, but not Samsungs actual flagships; like the ultra.
i dont know that id be so aggressive as to call it junk, i mean its kinda cool that they were willing to do something different with the design, kinda cool how they based it off there original phone. definitely obsolete though haha
Am using a Fold 5 now but literally have the 2019 Razr sitting next to me....wife keeps telling me to sell but I can't, nostalgia plus feels like I just got it 😢
It's 2024 and I'm using RAZR 2019 as a daily phone. My RAZR is still alive and looks gorgeous. Times go by, all samsung's screens cracks and cracks and cracks...But RAZR is still alive. Just because his ancient flexible display is way better quality, than any Samsung's of OPPO's or any other (especially way better than Tecno). I've shoozen silicone, not a useless ''flexible glass'' (dead birthed technology)
ive had the dark pink motorola flipphone when I was in 5th grade. But my sister decided I didn't need it coz I'm the last born (it was given to me by my aunt)
I really wanted to buy this phone. But compared to other phones on the market at the time, for half the price, you could get double the camera, double the ram, double the processing and a bigger battery. Plus it was hard to find anywhere in store. If they had kept that exact retro design & kept including the razr theme going forward with better internals I would have one right now.
I just leave mine open unless it's in my pocket. They just released a new one on boost mobile. The performance is outstanding but the crease on the inter screen gets a little annoying sometimes.
@@johnzoid74 yeah no problem, the boost mobile one is some kind of deal. A coworker bought one and I looked at it, seems pretty legit 👍 it's called coach prime razr.
If the price wasnt so fucking high it would have done better. I wouldnt give the folding too much heat as folding smart phones are like prototype tier currently. They'll improve over time, but price is key and the price is too high
I think a big issue with the new Razr was marketing for sure. To this day when I tell people Motorola re-released a new Razr most people are shocked and had no idea.
Amazing phone! I bought the 2019 razr when it came out and yeah, the speakers are loud, it feels really nice in the hands, the finger print scanner is super quick. I forgot how but I ended up breaking the normal screen so I had to use the small one instead and it works great you can even play old school runescape on it lol! I managed to get it replaced after a few months of using only the small screen and luckily I was sent the 2022/2023(?) version and it's everything plus more. The screen is amazing and has no curve/bump and there is no area for any dust / rocks to get into. The phones unbreakable aswell it's worth the buy!
Not saying Motorola is a bad phone but in today's world , consumers have plenty of choices to choose from and I can tell you Motorola is definitely not in their mind
They should be! I've been using the Moto series for 3 phones now (6 years -- G 5+, G 7+, Edge 30) and they're fantastic. New iphones and Samsungs have a ridiculous amount of bells and whistles you pay for, that I'm thinking the "average" person doesn't use to their full potential. Moto phones are great value for "average" people who just want a regular great phone without having to fork out 1k each time.
@nnslg if you are thinking average phone , there are still plenty options right out there that is hot in the market, redmi , oppo, nothing phone , vivo , honor , xiaomi. I believe motorolo still wont able to match. Not hammering , just saying.
i once got a zflip 5g first gen off ebay for 88$ i used it for like a month but i was so terrified of breaking it that i sold it to the eco atm at walmart for what i paid for it!
I still have my old Razr v3 from like 17 years ago. lol I remember when this came out and was excited but those folding screen and hinges on all makers at the time were terrible. I honestly wish they would bring this one back but as a "dumb phone". I like its design over the newer ones. Just have the top half be a screen and the bottom with and o mechanical t9 keypad and with some updated internals but more budget that can run Android Go since it's a light weight version of Android with a few more custom UI changes Motorola can do. I'd buy one for nostalgia purposes. 😂
Motorola really let it down with its specs, which at the time of 2019 wasn't the best. wasn't "bad" by any stretch but for one of the first phones incorporating the old technology of foldables into smartphones, and being 1500 dollars at the time, I'd expect it to be the damn flagship of that year, it was just reduced to a cool gimmick that was lucky to last a year. good thing foldable smart phones now are getting better and better. I guess we can just consider this phone as "growing pains"
The reason it failed was because it was silly in the first place. If you bought this silly junk then you're a silly person that doesn't need to be taken seriously for nothing.
that is why i really hated folded or flip phones ever since they were a hit long time ago.... a folded touch screen android phone? nah.... not for me....
Just proves ignorant people will buy into a gimmick then once they have said gimmick in their hands they realize what a hunk of junk it is then move onto the next gimmick.
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surprisingly, the flexible screen is fully functional even the hinge is badly damaged
They shouldn't have gone with it, while it is interesting to see a screen flex like that, the novelty wears off fast. Maybe as a collectors version not meant for daily use. I think using multiple screens separate like, that could have worked out better.
@@derealized797like the old Kyocera echo?
Or just like old Samsung w2019
FR! This phone was amazing, especially considering how shallow the crease was! (despite the hinge problems......)
i mean it having a mid end snap 7 processor for 1500$ sucks
It had potential
thats it
@@DuoEditzYT yea 😂
You got scammed. How exactly is this refurbished? Nothing about this phone is refurbished. They just labeled it refurbished and did absolutely nothing. Always avoid buying anything that says refurbished
That screw in the frame probably is from them "refurbishing" it very poorly lol but that is just a guess
You’re right, unless it’s from the actual manufacturer, I wouldn’t trust it!
The ad for this phone is incredible genuinely the best marketing I’ve seen for a phone.
I use one of these for my daily driver and it's really cool. I got it for an incredible discount at 30 dollars because of the crease. It's fun to use.
before zflip, this is my dream phone as a highschooler. it's compact and an android also. I'm now a graduating student and will purchase one when i have a job just for life accomplishment award
Why though
Honestly nice to have little bucket list things like that. On a side note though, Motorola is still making new foldable nowadays, a lot more usable if not slightly boring looking.
Get the razr+ instead, it's the newest motorola foldable and it's really good, you can use any app from the exterior screen and it actually covers the whole front
Not a fan of these flip phones thing. Reminds me of a women Lip balm. Lol
ZFlips from Samsung are so bad.
Soooo glad Motorola got their act together. You can get a 2023 razr for like 100-150 on contract and 400 off.
Can't imagine paying over 1000 for this.
I got my Motorola RAZR 2023 For $300.
8:11 The Galaxy Fold reminds me of the DS/3DS, especially with the folding split screen and S-Pen.
Just like those, they should have used multiple screens together, rather than one big flexible folding screen. It could have gone better if they worked that out somehow.
the fold is folded a real full-fledged smartphone
I love the selfies you took for this video. Just a silly goofy guy having fun
The razr 2019 failed because of delays, components were produced in Wuhan, and very few units went out to retailers. Stock got better 6 months later, when lockdown was taking place. CNET video made it get lot of hate, and tech media hated on its camera and design. Actual phone owners loved it and you can see many verizon, best buy or amazon reviews about it. But Motorola listened to tech media more than its users, and the razr ended up getting more refined into a modern foldable that looks nothing like the original razr, but is very capable. If you ask me, I would take a nostalgic original design over the current razr 2023 phones.
I much prefer the original Motorola v3 😁
Same
Yeah Lenovo can’t replicate the true Motorola quality especially the part where he failed to close the phone and you can lift up the oled screen with a clipper and even fingernail. Only reason why Thinkpad is so good is because of IBM oh wait Thinkpad aren’t great anymore these days so they lose IBM identity and also Motorola identity when they bought those two companies
@@alpzeptawhat are you yapping about, the phone couldn't close because there was a literal screw in the frame and the screen gap is because of the poorly done refurbishing job
@@archux_ Well a hinge is more likely a refurbishers fault but the fact that there are gaps on the OLED screen that can be lift up by finger it is not right. I have more problems with a new Thinkpad though. Lenovo's Thinkpad design decisions after 2019 (like T490 and newer) are horrible and now they look like any other laptop
Lenovo needs to step up and make Motorola and Thinkpad what they are or they might get sue like Sharp did to a Hisense by an IBM or Motorola themself for trying to ruin a reputation of those legendary brands
Hi there! Im One of your subscribers since 2022 who loves all of your videos as always! Please make a video about Motorola Razr V3. Because it was one of my first and most iconic cell phone of 2010. I hope you will.
-Thank you!
I have the Motorola Razr 2024 and it's amazing, can't even tell there's a crease in the screen unless you look for it and it has 8gb ram 256gb storage and the new external display is a 3.6 in 1080p AMOLED panel ...
I have the Motorola rzr ultra smart phone. No buttons just the screen. It folds great. I can assure you folding phones are not failing.
I'm glad I held off until the 2023 Razr+ as it looks and feels durable compared to this 2019 one.
Wow nice vid John!
Since the 2019 Razr was Verizon exclusive it saved most people from being tempted. The Razr 5G was actually legit and has a handful of RUclips vids talking about how nice it still was a couple years in. I used it for three years and it still felt like it was brand new at the end, my aunt is using it now.
Dude, this phone look amazing and I applaud Motorola for trying to put some fun variety out there !
The BRAND MOTOROLA was able to establish a wide clientele amongst the markets. It is not on a loss...since it is able to manufacture millions of items that are still used today, and some of its product lines. It has a promising year(s) ahead.
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This phone was just a poor, weak attempt from Motorola trying to relive their glorious days; but failing in the process. It ended up being a spectacular flop. It was stupidly expensive and not at all functional for standars from 2019 and on.
What a pity. I hope they'd return to this design one day. The new ones look boring.
I have this phone it still works perfectly it’s a real conversation starter 😊
I can see why it failed. Screen looks absolutely atrocious. The obviously noticeable crease is an eyesore. Screen too glossy. For the initial asking price, I’m sure most said nah, used their funds for a flagship iPhone or Samsung, and saved about $400 after tax. Obsolete junk
Everything said there, was said for the Samsung flip. What's different eh? Shittier screens, very obvious crease, reflective, and fragile mf screen. Your nail would literally leave an indention on the screen of the flips. I'm sure they didn't take their money and got a flip. Ain't saving money with that. 🤷 Can hate all you want. But it's no different than getting a flip. Better reader location than the flip tho. Nicer bsck screen. Comparable hardware. Bout the same price of the flip of the year it released. Man, I can go on, and not based off of a video. Actual hands on my friend. All three brands. The razr was objectively better than the flips, but not Samsungs actual flagships; like the ultra.
@@itbwen9672 Chill. Go outside.
i dont know that id be so aggressive as to call it junk, i mean its kinda cool that they were willing to do something different with the design, kinda cool how they based it off there original phone. definitely obsolete though haha
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@@SurvivalSpec don’t be in your feelings over a failed phone call
He's back!
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How is 2019 so long ago now 5 yrs ago is crazy!!
Am using a Fold 5 now but literally have the 2019 Razr sitting next to me....wife keeps telling me to sell but I can't, nostalgia plus feels like I just got it 😢
I see you with the Collin abroadcast
haha love that guy. I traveled to Brazil with my wife in Nov last year and bartered with markets there but didn’t record any of it lol
Make a review of The Samsung Galaxy S1
looking for one! if you find one message me on Instagram and I’ll buy it
Did you checked on eBay
It's 2024 and I'm using RAZR 2019 as a daily phone. My RAZR is still alive and looks gorgeous. Times go by, all samsung's screens cracks and cracks and cracks...But RAZR is still alive. Just because his ancient flexible display is way better quality, than any Samsung's of OPPO's or any other (especially way better than Tecno). I've shoozen silicone, not a useless ''flexible glass'' (dead birthed technology)
ive had the dark pink motorola flipphone when I was in 5th grade. But my sister decided I didn't need it coz I'm the last born (it was given to me by my aunt)
I got a zfold 5 and i loooooove it. I dont even open it up all that much so the hinge is going to have an exceptionally long life.
I mildly open up my fold 3 and I have no issues with it at all. But my main complaint is battery life, it sucks!!!!!
@samlung2724
Yeah battery isn't the best.
I just keep a battery pack on hand and charge my phone when it starts to hit that 20
I really wanted one when it came out it was so beautiful honestly
I really wanted to buy this phone. But compared to other phones on the market at the time, for half the price, you could get double the camera, double the ram, double the processing and a bigger battery. Plus it was hard to find anywhere in store. If they had kept that exact retro design & kept including the razr theme going forward with better internals I would have one right now.
For 200 dollars, yeah I’d give it a shot. It’s kinda cool.
2019 was kind of peak cooky for phones.
I just leave mine open unless it's in my pocket. They just released a new one on boost mobile. The performance is outstanding but the crease on the inter screen gets a little annoying sometimes.
that’s interesting.. I just feel like I’d end up playing with these so much as a fidget phone lol. I’ll check out the new boost model thanks dude
@@johnzoid74 yeah no problem, the boost mobile one is some kind of deal. A coworker bought one and I looked at it, seems pretty legit 👍 it's called coach prime razr.
If the price wasnt so fucking high it would have done better. I wouldnt give the folding too much heat as folding smart phones are like prototype tier currently. They'll improve over time, but price is key and the price is too high
I think a big issue with the new Razr was marketing for sure. To this day when I tell people Motorola re-released a new Razr most people are shocked and had no idea.
I want one for gaming of experimenting for other things... like game modding and other stuff..
I just got one for $25 on eBay lol… I hope it works
I personally dont find the appeal of foldablity in touch phones . Had it been the legacy motorazr , i wud hav considered it a legend
Amazon has the absolute worst refurbishment companies.
Cool idea, but the screen was creased straight out of the box
Amazing phone! I bought the 2019 razr when it came out and yeah, the speakers are loud, it feels really nice in the hands, the finger print scanner is super quick. I forgot how but I ended up breaking the normal screen so I had to use the small one instead and it works great you can even play old school runescape on it lol!
I managed to get it replaced after a few months of using only the small screen and luckily I was sent the 2022/2023(?) version and it's everything plus more. The screen is amazing and has no curve/bump and there is no area for any dust / rocks to get into. The phones unbreakable aswell it's worth the buy!
Interesting to see...🤘🏼💯✔️
The smartohones should create the keypad like that when you want to call someone
I wish I could get this for the same price you got it.
That’s why I’m getting the TCL Flip 2, it only costs $30.00 and if you get another one, it won’t cost a lot. Enough with smart phones.
I remember seeing ads when it first came out, and thinking it was going to be really expensive junk. Think I was right there.
Not saying Motorola is a bad phone but in today's world , consumers have plenty of choices to choose from and I can tell you Motorola is definitely not in their mind
They should be! I've been using the Moto series for 3 phones now (6 years -- G 5+, G 7+, Edge 30) and they're fantastic. New iphones and Samsungs have a ridiculous amount of bells and whistles you pay for, that I'm thinking the "average" person doesn't use to their full potential. Moto phones are great value for "average" people who just want a regular great phone without having to fork out 1k each time.
@nnslg if you are thinking average phone , there are still plenty options right out there that is hot in the market, redmi , oppo, nothing phone , vivo , honor , xiaomi. I believe motorolo still wont able to match. Not hammering , just saying.
Motorola is number three in phone sales in the U.S.
Whomever refurbished that phone had a screw loose.. 🙃
I see what you did there…
So for the new Razrs they have fixed the issues which is great.
The performance is pretty good.
i once got a zflip 5g first gen off ebay for 88$ i used it for like a month but i was so terrified of breaking it that i sold it to the eco atm at walmart for what i paid for it!
Now that's actually a great investment LOL at least you broke even!
Make a Video on Samsung Galaxy S1
im glad I waited until the fold5 to buy one of these. First impression of this thing is horrible
back in my day
Honestly id buy this. I barely use my phone, itd be perfect for me. That screen life will become 10 yrs, id just use the exterior screen.
I still have my old Razr v3 from like 17 years ago. lol I remember when this came out and was excited but those folding screen and hinges on all makers at the time were terrible. I honestly wish they would bring this one back but as a "dumb phone". I like its design over the newer ones. Just have the top half be a screen and the bottom with and o mechanical t9 keypad and with some updated internals but more budget that can run Android Go since it's a light weight version of Android with a few more custom UI changes Motorola can do. I'd buy one for nostalgia purposes. 😂
i really dont understand how they went from this to the new one in 2024
You gotta do the T-Mobile sidekicks
the 2020 razr is way more durable supposedly. that is the one most people used.
Which is better samsung galaxy s20 plus or moto razer 2019
S20 plus because of durability and specs
But s20 plus also have issues with Green Lines on screen.
Motorola really let it down with its specs, which at the time of 2019 wasn't the best. wasn't "bad" by any stretch but for one of the first phones incorporating the old technology of foldables into smartphones, and being 1500 dollars at the time, I'd expect it to be the damn flagship of that year, it was just reduced to a cool gimmick that was lucky to last a year. good thing foldable smart phones now are getting better and better. I guess we can just consider this phone as "growing pains"
Am happy to have a z flip 4 now before it was my big dream and now ay own it and am happy to have it 😅
if the screen bending was better i would buy it renewed
1:34 that doesn’t really mean anything tbh. I have noticed the QC at Amazon is some of the worst out there.
It took four years, but they finally got the rebooted Razr right.
Make a review about "blu c5 plus" cheapest phone from miami
1:27 The screen is broken 😂
The 2019 razr definitely wasn’t over a grand lol
Google is an amazing tool my friend- use it. $1500 was retail originally
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This had potential really did
Hi Vsauce, Michael here
I stopped buying amazon refurbished stuff due a 300 dollar used macbook i bought that didnt even work and they wont refund it. 😢
Refurbished and brand new?….
You look like Richard Osman, handsome fella! I'm sure your wife would agree. To being handsome at least, not sure about the first part though.
0:52 which is from samsung
Price to spec. That’s why.
How to make it fail: fold it backwards 🤭🤭🤭
Vsauce is the best RUclipsr ever
*YEAH!*
Nice looking phone...just make it work
Does it have shake to turn on flash light ?
I have the razr 2024 and its amazing
The reason it failed was because it was silly in the first place. If you bought this silly junk then you're a silly person that doesn't need to be taken seriously for nothing.
If I had $200 burning a hole in my pocket, I think I’d get myself one of them new Rabbit R1’s to play with.
Why? it's so boring 😭
@@taturtotmorrison2807 truth is, my kid loves talking to Siri… I think Rabbit is a cool device for natural language responses if nothing else😂
My mom had a bright pink one that the bought on yr 2k and it ended up breaking from so much use
that is why i really hated folded or flip phones ever since they were a hit long time ago.... a folded touch screen android phone? nah.... not for me....
Mine broke the first time I closed it.
Don't take it personally but you don't have a knack for taking selfie
Technically, it didn’t fail, since they kept making it
hi
i love motorola
i really like the look of it
Cool
Please review the samsung galaxy tab 3 10.1
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The country i guess
It didn’t
im using the cat s22 flip right now, the gen z dumb phone, it works good, but cricket dosent ike it and tmobile hates cricket
Just proves ignorant people will buy into a gimmick then once they have said gimmick in their hands they realize what a hunk of junk it is then move onto the next gimmick.
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