The Motorola Razr Fold has an accessory problem that no one’s talking about

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Foldable phones are fragile. That’s what a lot of people think, and while I don’t think foldables are as delicate as their reputation implies, you should protect a folding phone in the same way you would any other.

I hate display scratches, even minor ones, so I always use a screen protector and a case with every phone I have. Then I got the Motorola Razr Fold , and that changed. Not because it’s a phone that doesn’t need screen protectors, but because it’s almost impossible to find quality accessories for the phone.

Look on Amazon for screen protectors and cases for the Razr Fold, and the first thing you’ll notice is the lack of recognizable names. Spigen, Otterbox, Caseology, and ESR don’t make any accessories for the phone. The majority of cases you can get for this phone are from Rukey or FNTCASE, and many offerings don’t have a brand name.

There’s nothing wrong with getting a cheap case; I’ve bought plenty over the years. But when it comes to a phone as special (and expensive) as the Razr Fold, I want something nicer. I want something that feels nice to hold and use and, above all, inspires confidence that it’ll survive any accidents.

The only cases I could find from brands I know come from Poetic and Thinborne , and they’re polar opposites . The Poetic is a thick, bulky, rugged case designed to make sure the Razr Fold survives the apocalypse. The Thinborne is a stylish, thin affair that’s more about ergonomics and style. Of the two, the Thinborne is what I gravitate to. That aramid fiber won’t resist as big a drop as the Poetic, but it will keep the phone safe against most wear and tear — and that’s a trade-off I’m willing to make with a phone as big and heavy as this one.

If you own a Razr Fold and want a nice case, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Thinborne. If you’re incredibly clumsy, look to Poetic.

You might be wondering why I’m complaining if there are two good options for the phone. Put simply, two isn’t enough. One is thin and light, the other thick and heavy. What about the in-between? Some might not like the Thinborne case’s style. My wife, for example, has always loved the huge variety of cases from Casetify. No such luck for the Razr Fold. It’s the same story with dbrand — don’t hold your breath if you prefer skins to cases.