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Motorola

Mixed6/10

Pioneering American phone brand, now Lenovo's mobile arm, best known today for budget moto g phones and razr flip foldables.

Founded
1928
From
United States
HQ
Chicago, United States
Owned by
Lenovo (2014)
Made in
China, India, Brazil
Also sold as
Moto, Motorola Mobility
www.motorola.com

Mobile phone

Mixed6/10Budget

Motorola's phones are pleasant to use and well priced, but reviewers repeatedly criticise its short and slow update support on everything except the newest top models. Good as a cheap phone or an affordable flip; less so as a long-term buy.

Good at

  • Near-stock Android with useful gesture shortcuts
  • moto g phones are cheap and easy to find
  • razr flip foldables are among the most affordable
  • Signature and razr Fold get 7 years of updates

Weak at

  • moto g and Edge: only 2 OS upgrades, 3 years of security
  • Standard razr models: 3 OS upgrades, 4 years of security
  • Updates tend to arrive late
  • Cameras weak on cheaper models
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: Widely sold by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and prepaid carriers.

moto gedgerazrSignaturerazr Fold

Best for: budget buyers or first-time foldable buyers who don't keep phones long

nzauukushk (not sold)

Mobile phone brands in United States

Motorola is #5 of 5, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1AppleUnited States9/10ExcellentPremium
2SamsungSouth Korea9/10ExcellentMid-range
3GoogleUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
4NothingUnited Kingdom7/10GoodMid-range
5MotorolaUnited States6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.