Motorola's most expensive phones aren't necessarily its best long-term investments. Cashmycell's resale data suggests the opposite may be true. The contrast stems from Motorola's two very different smartphone strategies: the premium, foldable Razr lineup and the value-focused Edge series. One chases the nostalgia and premium appeal of foldables through the Razr lineup. The other competes in the crowded upper-midrange market with the Edge series. They may share the same logo, but their resale trajectories tell very different stories.
Resale Trend Snapshot
According to Cashmycell's resale tracking data, The Edge (2025) currently retains about 26% of its launch value, compared with roughly 19% for the Razr+ (2024). That gap suggests launch price alone doesn't determine long-term resale performance. Instead, replacement cycles, launch frequency, and buyer demand shape depreciation far more than hardware specifications.
The newest Edge (2025) currently retains a larger share of its launch price than the tracked Razr+ (2024). That may sound surprising given the Razr's premium positioning, but foldables historically experience steeper depreciation as newer generations quickly replace them.
The Edge lineup exhibits a relatively stable pricing curve. The available tracking points suggest a moderate decline rather than a sharp collapse. That kind of stabilization is typical for mainstream Android phones once early adopters exit the market.
Motorola Razr Series
Cashmycell tracking shows considerably wider variation.
Older models, including the original Razr (2019), have fallen into double-digit resale territory, while recent premium foldables continue commanding significantly higher prices.
Why the depreciation curves look so different
Hardware explains only part of the resale story. Foldables like the Razr command premium prices but also have higher repair costs, particularly for displays and hinges, which can limit second-hand demand. By contrast, the Edge series competes in the mainstream smartphone segment, where pricing stabilizes more quickly and attracts a broader resale market. Counterpoint Research also notes that foldables remain a small share of global smartphone shipments, resulting in a thinner used-device market. Together, these factors help explain why the Razr and Edge follow different depreciation patterns.
What buyers should consider in 2026
The decision depends on what "value" actually means.
If maximizing resale price two years later is the goal, today's data favors newer Edge devices, largely because their lower launch prices reduce absolute depreciation.
If premium features matter more than percentage depreciation, the Razr remains attractive. Even after substantial value loss, the Razr+ (2024) still commands one of the strongest resale prices within Motorola's lineup.
The resale market paints a different picture from the launch event. Premium pricing does not automatically translate into premium resale performance.
The Takeaway
Motorola's two flagship families increasingly appeal to different kinds of buyers, and the resale market reflects that divide. Foldables continue functioning as premium lifestyle devices where buyers pay for innovation first and recover less later. The Edge lineup follows a more familiar Android depreciation curve, less dramatic, easier to predict, and often more forgiving for owners planning to trade in after a year or two.
If you're deciding between the Razr and the Edge in 2026, don't focus only on the purchase price. The better value comes from choosing the phone that holds its worth for as long as you plan to keep it. For buyers who upgrade every year or two, resale value deserves the same attention as processor speed or camera quality. By that measure, Motorola's Edge lineup currently makes the stronger financial case.