Phone Scoop - New U.S. Phone Releases

Motorola razr (2026) with Verizon, Boost, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to last year's razr gets upgraded cameras, a larger battery, and a faster performance. The design and other features of this relatively affordable foldable are largely the same, including an outer touch display, wide-angle camera, waterproofing, and wireless charging.

Motorola razr+ (2026) with AT&T

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to last year's razr+ has a larger battery and swaps the telephoto camera for a new wide-angle camera. The outer design and features remain similar, including a large outer touch display, 6.9-inch main display, waterproofing, flagship-class processor, ample RAM, fast charging, and two-way wireless charging.

Apple iPhone 12 with Tracfone

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The standard iPhone for late 2020 sports a new design that fits a 6.1-inch display into a smaller, lighter body. It also adds 5G and upgrades the processor, display quality, display glass toughness, and camera lens. A new MagSafe connector magnetically aligns fast wireless chargers and supports new snap-on accessories. Other features are similar, including 3D face-scanning security and a waterproof glass-and-aluminum body.

TCL Flip Go / Classic / Flip 2 / Flip Plus with Boost

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This cousin of the Flip Pro runs different software but has similar features and specs. Key features include a 2 megapixel camera, shortcut buttons, expandable storage, headset jack, Wi-Fi, and a color outer display.

TCL K70 with Verizon

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This entry-level 5G Android phone has a large display, large battery, fast charging, 50 megapixel camera, and NFC. It also has a 3.5mm headset jack and a memory card slot for expandable storage.

Motorola moto g stylus (2026) with Spectrum Mobile, Xfinity Mobile

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This minor update to the moto g stylus (2025) sports a larger battery, improved water resistance, and faster RAM; other specs and features are largely unchanged. Key features include an integrated stylus, sharp display, very fast wired charging, wireless charging, rugged durability, expandable storage, 50 megapixel camera with OIS, and a headset jack.

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G with T-Mobile, Metro

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This minor update to the A36 has improved water resistance and new AI features, but is otherwise similar. Key features of this mid-range phone include a large HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh and a 50 megapixel camera.

Sonim XP Pro Thermal with AT&T

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This variant of the XP Pro adds a FLIR thermal imaging camera, but is otherwise similar. This field-ready phone is relatively sleek. Other features include configurable physical shortcut buttons, support for pro field accessories, extra-loud speakers, expandable storage, and wireless charging.

Sonim XP5plus 5G with AT&T

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This update to the Sonim XP5plus adds 5G, but also upgrades the display, processor, and memory. Other features of this rugged, bar-style feature phone are similar, including PTT, camera, expandable storage, optional control knobs on top, and compatibility with a range of specialized accessories.