Key Takeaways
1. Initial speculations about the Razr clamshell foldable phones began in November on Chinese social media.
2. The Razr 70 has received approval from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) for distribution in the EEU.
3. Motorola has also obtained certification for the Razr 70 in the UAE through the TDRA.
4. The Razr 70 Ultra was approved by the TDRA shortly before the Razr 70.
5. Both the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra are expected to be unveiled together this spring, with notable changes in design and performance.
To sum up, initial speculations regarding the upcoming Razr clamshell foldable phones first appeared in November on Chinese social platforms. Recently, mentions of the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra have begun to show up in public databases of regulatory organizations around the world.
Regulatory Approvals
For example, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved the Razr 70 for distribution throughout the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Normally, obtaining EEC certification means that a manufacturer plans to launch a product in Europe and other regions as well.
Certifications in the UAE
In line with this, Motorola has also secured certification for the same entry-level foldable in the UAE through the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). As illustrated in the image below, the TDRA granted approval for the Razr 70 Ultra a few days ahead of the Razr 70. Hence, it appears probable that both devices will be unveiled at the same time this spring. At this moment, the Razr 70 series is anticipated to introduce significant alterations in both design and performance.