Motorola’s new Razr lineup just kicked off a carrier freebie war in the US

T-Mobile is giving away the Razr Fold, while Verizon is tossing in Moto freebies

By Vikhyaat Vivek Published May 21, 2026

Motorola Razr Fold hinge mechanism in proper view — Vikhyaat Vivek / Digital Trends

Motorola’s latest smartphones are getting some sweet carrier deals. From the latest foldables to the budget models, the company is starting promotions on two major US carriers, although the approach is slightly different. T-Mobile is leaning hard into the first-ever Motorola Razr Fold, while Verizon is making the regular Motorola Razr 2026 and Moto G 2026 easier to grab for customers who want something cheaper.

T-Mobile gets the flashiest Razr deal

The Motorola Razr, Motorola Razr+, and Motorola Razr Fold are all headed to the T-Mobile network. The flip and notebook-style foldable phones are arriving on May 28, 2026, while the Razr+ is only listed as coming in the months ahead. The big launch offer is clearly the Razr fold. New and existing T-Mobile customers can get the “Motorola Razr Fold on Us” or up to $1,700 off eligible Motorola devices when switching or adding a line with no trade-in on Experience Beyond or Go5G Next.

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The standard Motorola Razr is also eligible for an “on Us” offer, or up to $800 off eligible Motorola devices, on Experience More, Experience Beyond, Go5G Plus, or Go5G Next. The offers are paid through 24 monthly bill credits.

Verizon keeps the offer simpler

Verizon’s Motorola push is less flashy. The carrier is offering new and existing customers the opportunity to get the Motorola Razr 2026 or the Moto G 2026 “on Us” with a new line on myPlan, with terms applying. Verizon’s own Motorola page lists the Razr 2026 at $799.99 retail and highlights a no-trade-in “on us” offer with a new line on myPlan.

The Razr 2026 is also available through Visible, Verizon’s digital-first wireless brand. The company is pairing the device offer with a three-year price lock on base monthly rates for myPlan and myHome network plans.

Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, with a focus on…

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