The Motorola RAZR Maxx is the same
phone as the Motorola RAZR, albeit with a more powerful battery and a slightly
bulkier chassis. We gave the original RAZR four stars and everything we liked
about that handset can be found here. Even though you lose some of the slender
goodness, the benefit of having a larger battery is quite clear.
Price: $524
Website: www..com
Ratings: 4/5
Motorola
Razr Maxx
Motorola has updated the 1,750mAh battery
from the original RAZR to a massive 3,300mAh - which is just about the biggest
we’ve seen in a smartphone. While the original RAZR gave us 286 minutes of
streamed HD footage, the Maxx lasted for 764 minutes.
Like the original, there’s no way you can
remove the battery. In order to load your micro SIM and microSD card into the
phone, you have to pry open a plastic cover on the side of the handset and use
a slot-loaded drive. This was a finicky process on the previous model but is
made somewhat easier on the Maxx because of its larger body. It measures
8.99mm, which is an increase on the earlier RAZR, and weighs 145g - up from
127g.
The 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display is
surrounded by a thick black bezel. Colors are deep and rich, so watching movies
on this phone is a real treat. You can also turn the brightness up to a pleasing
level. The top of the phone is where you’ll find the Micro-USB port for
charging, and the Mini HDMI port for connecting to an external display, along
with the 3.5mm headphone jack.
The RAZR runs on the Gingerbread OS, which
makes it a touch dated, although Motorola has been promising an Ice Cream
Sandwich update for some time now. The good news is that Motorola has put its
own skin over Android and added a few useful features (such as the ability to
drop apps into folders) that make the omission of ICS a little easier to bear.
Talk it up
The call clarity of the RAZR is excellent.
Given Motorola’s history of phones, this is really no surprise. However, we
found the on-screen keyboard quite cramped, which made tapping out text
messages and emails a concentrated effort that we could do without.
The 8-megapixel camera is capable of
shooting 1080p and features geo-tagging and the usual selection of on-board
editing effects. Combine this with the Super AMOLED screen or an HDTV connected
via the Mini HDMI port, and the RAZR could well replace your traditional
point-and-shoot digital camera.
The
8-megapixel camera is capable of shooting 1080p and features geo-tagging and
the usual selection of on-board editing effects.
The Motorola RAZR Maxx might not get quite
the same high-profile attention as the likes of the HTC One X or the Samsung
Galaxy Sill, but it is a very impressive smartphone in its own right.
Considering that it can be picked up SIM-free for only $524 from Amazon, we
also feel that it offers excellent value for money. If you’re due a smartphone
upgrade sometime in the near future, you could do worse than taking a look at
the Motorola RAZR Maxx.
Color
code: The colors are really rich on the Super AMOLED screen
Pros
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Battery life
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Hi-res AMOLED
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Nice overlay
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Fast processor
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Impressive media player
Cons
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Fatter design
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Higher price tag
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Large bezel
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Non-removable battery
Dimensions
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Height: 130.7mm
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Width: 68.9mm
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Depth: 8.99mm
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Screen size: 4.3-inch
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Weight: 145g
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Specification
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Supplier: www..com
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OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
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Processor: TI OMAP
4430 1.2GHz
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RAM: 1GB
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Storage: 16GB
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Expansion: microSD
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Rear camera: 8MP
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Front camera: 1.3MP
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Screen type: Super
AMOLED
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Screen resolution: 960x540
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