I don't understand what Motorola expects its underpowered iPhone Duo rival to achieve

This is quite literally an opinion piece that is based on rumors. Not everyone needs the latest chipsets. My S25 Ultra is severely under used as the only reason I got it was for the screen size. I don't even use the S Pen. But I have been waiting for a passport style phone that's not Samsung (I did get one of their Z Flips before the S25 Ultra and their screen died after 2 months, which they were unable to fix so they refunded me the whole cost of it). I also didn't want Apple because of the apps I use and my ecosystem (not hating on Apple, it's just not for me is all).

Also, Samsung and Apple have the monopoly on phones. There is something wrong with every Samsung I get, and it's usually the USB C port glitching out. I'm ready to make the switch FROM them. And I don't need the latest tech with 512 Gigs of RAM inside my phone. What Motorola does exceedingly well is battery life. That is what I need. And a phone actually comfortable for me to hold in smallish hands. I want to be able to read Kindle books comfortably. A tablet works but those are still heavy, like the Ultra.

You say they're competing with Apple when in fact, there were some passport phones released BEFORE Apple is releasing theirs. Then you compare it to Samsung's. So which is it? There were passport folding phones before Samsung too.

But I can't get those because I'm in the US and we are limited to the companies we can choose from. Samsung, Google, Motorola, Apple... Those are the main ones. Nothing is only somewhat supported by some carriers. Can't have Oppo, Sony left a few years ago so can't have them, can't have any others.

When real news comes out, then write your stupid article on it. Until then this is solely an opinion piece pushing people to the latest tech for horsepower. There's been no real details yet so how are you going to sit there in your chair writing one on rumors? I heard you were also a right-wing keyboard warrior. Should I write an opinion piece on you without proof?

What’s with the sneering condescension ? Not everyone is a spec w***e. If Motorola keeps the price low the phone will likely do well. There’s a large untapped market of people who don’t need the absolute fastest processor and actually prefer a manageable sized device. Don’t project your insecurities about inadequacy onto others. Or, you’re merely trolling, mission accomplished.

It's an alternative. Expensive alternative, but still. I own the Motorola Fold and find it better to use than the Galaxy Fold.

I also prefer Hello UI much more than stock Android and OneUI.

Also, the average consumer isn't looking at the SoC as the main reason to buy a phone. They're looking at brand name. Since Motorola hasn't been a name in people's mouths in ages (at least in the US), of course it's going to be a struggle to win over users.

And no mention of the Moto Fold being the first attempt at book style foldables for the company, yet being practically on par with Google's and Samsung's offerings?

Same...

I actually think this will be the best bookstyle. Coming from a full size foldable and seeing these new bookstyle ones the thing I don't like is they're too wide for one hand operation. So the fact that moto is keeping the same width as a normal phone but just shorter, it will be far be the most comfortable foldable to use one handed. And I had a bunch of motos before I swapped to the honor magic series and really loved them. Clean android. I could possibly give it a try. And typically I would say who cares about one handed but for someone who walks their dog a lot...it's a big deal.