Fresh leaks suggest Motorola is ready to expand beyond flip phones with a “motorola razr fold” book-style foldable—plus a Moto Pen Ultra stylus and a new “Motorola Signature” flagship—just as Lenovo Tech World lights up CES 2026.
LAS VEGAS — January 6, 2026 — Motorola appears to be on the verge of its biggest foldable shake-up since the Razr revival. A wave of leaks and official-event messaging tied to Lenovo Tech World @ CES 2026 points to a new device called the motorola razr fold—a larger, book-style foldable meant to compete in the same category as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line—alongside a premium new flagship brand dubbed Motorola Signature. Lenovo
Lenovo’s CES keynote is scheduled for 5PM PST on January 6, 2026 at Sphere in Las Vegas, with a livestream available—positioning today’s event as a prime stage for Motorola and Lenovo to spotlight AI-driven hardware and next-gen device concepts. Engadget
What’s new today: Razr “Fold” is no longer just a rumor
For years, Motorola’s modern foldable identity has been defined by clamshell flip phones. The new buzz centers on something bigger: a book-style foldable that opens like a tablet.
A leaked marketing slide—attributed to tipster Evan Blass—doesn’t show the hardware, but it does put a name to Motorola’s rumored new category expansion: “Razr Fold.” The slide also leans heavily on familiar flagship buzzwords: high-end displays, AI features, and an “advanced” camera system meant to set a “new standard” for foldables. Gadgets 360
Crucially, Lenovo’s own Tech World @ CES event page now explicitly references “motorola razr fold” and “motorola signature” in a section promoting Motorola innovations—moving the conversation from pure leak territory into “officially acknowledged product name” territory. Lenovo
Lenovo Tech World @ CES 2026: the stage where Motorola’s “signature era” begins
Lenovo has built Tech World into a headline CES moment this year—for the first time placing the event at Sphere on CES opening day. Lenovo StoryHub
The theme is unmistakable: AI everywhere, from enterprise to personal devices. Lenovo’s event page highlights a star-studded speaker lineup that includes executives from major silicon and AI partners (including NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm), reinforcing that today’s announcements are likely to connect hardware launches with broader “AI PC / AI device” messaging. Lenovo
In Lenovo’s Motorola section, the company frames the foldable and the new flagship as part of a broader innovation push, describing the razr fold as a device to “unfold more room to think, create, and play,” while calling the Motorola Signature an ultrathin phone “crafted with luxury in every detail.” Lenovo
Motorola Razr Fold design leaks: a familiar book-style silhouette with Motorola cues
While the earliest leak was mostly a marketing slide, newer reports and leaked renders paint a clearer picture of what Motorola’s first book-style foldable could look like.
Across multiple leak write-ups, the Razr Fold appears to adopt a Z Fold-like form factor—a tall outer display, a larger inner folding screen, and a hinge down the center—while borrowing styling cues from Motorola’s current slab phones. Android Headlines
Several of the render-based reports highlight:
- A large inner display and a cover screen on the outside
- A left-aligned rear camera module with multiple lenses
- Two finishes shown in leaks (commonly described as black and white) with textured or leather-like materials suggested in some coverage 91mobiles
One notable detail in today’s leak cycle: a report describing the inner display’s selfie camera as a corner-positioned hole-punch, which would keep it out of the center of the screen during multitasking and reading—an approach some competitors also use. 91mobiles
Because these are leaked renders—not official product photography—final materials, camera layout, and even branding could still change before launch.
Moto Pen Ultra: the stylus twist Motorola may use to differentiate
If the Razr Fold is Motorola’s entry ticket to the “productivity foldable” category, stylus support could be its differentiator.
Leak reporting around CES week points to a stylus called Moto Pen Ultra, including claims of a replaceable tip, a side button, and a carrying/charging case. Notebookcheck
If accurate, this would place Motorola more directly in competition with Samsung’s productivity narrative (even as Samsung’s stylus strategy for Fold devices has shifted over the years). It also signals Motorola’s intent to position the Razr Fold as more than a novelty—something built for note-taking, drawing, and “big screen” work.
It’s not just a foldable: Motorola Signature and a wider accessory push
The Razr Fold is grabbing the headlines, but it may not be the only Motorola device in the spotlight.
Motorola Signature: a new premium flagship line launching January 7
Reporting tied to the same leak wave says Motorola’s upcoming non-folding flagship—previously associated with the “Edge” line—has been rebranded as Motorola Signature, with a launch date of January 7, 2026. The Verge
Leaked specs described in coverage include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a triple 50MP camera setup, an ultrathin and lightweight design (numbers cited in reports include 6.99mm thickness and 186g weight), and fast charging claims. The Verge
In India, coverage also notes that Motorola has begun teasing the Signature series, and mentions an online retailer microsite as part of the lead-up—suggesting Motorola is positioning Signature as a premium, design-forward flagship family. The Times of India
A broader ecosystem: wearables and trackers in the leak stream
Beyond phones, leak reports also mention Motorola-branded accessories—such as a watch and trackers—surfacing alongside Razr Fold imagery. Android Headlines
Separately, Lenovo’s event materials reference additional Motorola “innovations” including a FIFA World Cup 26-themed Razr and an AI companion proof-of-concept, reinforcing that Motorola’s CES story may extend beyond a single handset. Lenovo
Why CES 2026 is the perfect moment for a “Razr Fold”
Motorola’s move comes as the foldable category looks poised for a bigger year.
Counterpoint Research published an outlook in December projecting that foldable smartphone shipments could rise 38% in 2026, with book-style foldables taking an increasingly dominant role in the segment. Counterpointresearch
At the same time, Samsung and its supply chain are pushing foldable tech forward aggressively:
- Samsung Display showed a crease-free foldable OLED concept at CES, highlighting a future where the crease—a persistent foldable pain point—could be less visible (though Samsung Display also noted it was an R&D concept with no fixed commercialization timeline). The Verge
- Samsung is also expanding its broader AI push in mobile, telling Reuters it plans to double the number of AI-capable mobile devices to 800 million in 2026, underscoring how AI features are becoming the “must-have” layer on top of premium hardware. Reuters
Against that backdrop, Motorola’s leaked marketing language emphasizing “intelligent AI” and a “boundary-breaking” camera reads less like generic hype and more like an attempt to match the market’s new baseline expectations. TechRadar
What we still don’t know about the Razr Fold
Even with a growing pile of leaks, several key questions remain unanswered:
- Pricing: Will Motorola try to undercut Samsung’s Fold pricing, or will this land firmly in flagship territory?
- Availability: Will it launch globally at once, or roll out market-by-market?
- Specifications: Processor, RAM, storage tiers, display size/brightness, hinge durability, and water resistance remain unclear from official sources. The Verge
- Stylus bundling: Even leaks that describe the Moto Pen Ultra raise the question: included accessory or sold separately? Notebookcheck
For now, the clearest signal is the combination of Lenovo’s event-language around “motorola razr fold” and the increasing specificity of leaked renders and accessories.
What to watch next, today and this week
If Motorola follows the typical CES playbook, expect a tease or preview at Lenovo Tech World—followed by a longer runway of “coming months” messaging before a retail release later in 2026. TechRadar
Key dates to track:
- January 6, 2026: Lenovo Tech World @ CES keynote at Sphere (5PM PST / 8PM ET). Lenovo
- January 7, 2026: Motorola Signature launch date cited in multiple reports and teasers. The Verge
If Motorola confirms the Razr Fold publicly today—even without full specs—CES 2026 could mark the start of a new era: Motorola going all-in on foldables beyond the flip.
