Yes, there's a very strong argument for why Motorola's Razr is the most sensible and practical foldable phone designs we've seen yet. It's easy to see the value in the convenience that comes from having a phone that's more portable but also offers a screen that's just as large as that of the average smartphone.
But at the same time, you could also argue the opposite, that for $1,500 Motorola isn't adding anything new to the experience beyond convenience and nostalgia. With the Galaxy Fold, as flawed as it was, there was a glimpse of promise in it.
The Galaxy Fold's questionable durability and high price made it impossible to recommend when I tried it back in April. But even after just spending a few days with it, I saw the value in having a device that unfolds like a book to offer a larger screen: It meant I didn't have to carry a a tablet with me during my commute to read a book or watch Netflix on a larger screen. It's an expensive benefit, but one that made me excited about a future in which devices like the Fold weren't quite as pricey.
I don't know if the Razr will have that same effect, but I'm looking forward to finding out for myself.