- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 4G
- 4.3"
- Dual core 1.2 GHz
Released January, 2012
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)A standard 3.5mm headphone jack sits up top, which is where it should be.
Conclusion Check out the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
First reviewed January, 2012
Features Key features of the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
1.2 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Above the screen are the Droid Razr Maxx HD's 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and proximity and ambient light sensors, as well as a wide notification light, which I love.
screen size
4.3"
3.1"
4.7"
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Another treat is the phone's Micro-HDMI port, which you can hook up to a large-screen HDTV to make your experience even more enjoyable.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Thanks to the big screen, typing on the device tends to be both fast and accurate.
screen resolution
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)For all the Droid Razr Maxx's speed, picture quality was solid, with clear images and detail.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Details of enemy tanks and warplanes were very crisp in the HQ YouTube trailer for "Red Dawn," entertaining enough to help me suspend my disbelief in such a ridiculous plot.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
processor
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)If you're willing to spend the big bucks, though, you get a lot to like, such as swift dual-core processing, a 4G LTE data connection, and a gorgeous 4.7-inch HD AMOLED screen, and then there's that battery.
Droid RAZR MAXX by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)The new Motorola Razr Maxx keeps the 1.2GHz dual-core Texas instruments OMAP processor, the Super AMOLED Advanced screen, 8 megapixel rear camera capable of capturing 1080p footage, Android 2.3.5, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and, as this is initially launching in the US, a 4G radio.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Just like the Droid Razr, the Droid Razr Maxx offers a nimble 8-megapixel camera that loads up in a swift 1.1 seconds from the lock screen.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)On back is the phone's main 8-megapixel camera, backed up by an LED flash.
Performance Real world tests of Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
cpu speed
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Its fast processor pushes the phone's Android OS with speed and agility.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Since it's equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor and LED flash combined with a modern Snapdragon S4 processor, I was hopeful the Droid Razr Maxx HD might address the primary weakness of Motorola smartphones: image quality.
talk time
1,290 min
480 min
612 min
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)The phone is rated by Motorola to offer 21.5 hours of talk time and close to 16 days in standby mode.
Droid RAZR MAXX by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)The boost in battery from 1,785mAh to 3,300mAh is a major step up and Motorola is promising 22 hours talk time from a single charge which is more than double what most smartphones deliver.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
3,300 mA·h -
1,290 min -
OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
HDMI -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
8 MP -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
16 GB -
4.3" -
9 mm
cons
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Dead batteries may require the entire phone to be replaced -
Can't listen to local radio stations -
Android 2.3 Gingerbread -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
145 g
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 194 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Sven--Sven (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by Brian-Fredrick (Jun, 2012) |
Video
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)This impression was confirmed by benchmark testing, with the Droid Razr Maxx HD notching a high Linpack (multithread) score of 207 MFLOPs.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Able to capture full 1080p HD video with many extra audio functions like Stereo, Wind Reduction, Concert, Balanced, and Front Facing to choose from, home movies are the Maxx's forte.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Watching "Tron: Legacy," even over an LTE connection, was mind-blowing and I quickly forgot that the movie has no logical plot.
Resolution
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)The Maxx HD's 4.7-inch screen and construction are top-notch as well.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)It's clear Motorola swung for the fences with its new $299.99 Droid Razr Maxx HD.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Indeed I can vouch for the Maxx HD's impressive stamina.
Battery
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Thankfully the Razr Maxx features a souped-up 3,300mAh battery, compared with the Droid Razr's smaller 1,780mAh battery pack.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Specifically, you'll be able to stream YouTube video for up to 13 hours, or enjoy GPS navigation for 8 hours.
Screen
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)Viewing angles are nice and wide as well, something that I appreciate since I often watch movies or other content while doing household chores.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)For example, you can have the phone automatically turn off Bluetooth and GPS when it detects your home Wi-Fi network, or dial its screen brightness way down when battery levels are critical.
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)A huge improvement Motorola has made to its new Razrs is the enhanced displays.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | BlackBerry Q10 Has a keyboard BlackBerry Q10 vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 2 | LG Optimus L9 2-way tie: Supports FM radio LG Optimus L9 vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 3 | Motorola RAZR XT910 Is waterproof RAZR XT910 vs Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 4 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 5 | Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD 2-way tie: Lots of battery capacity Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 6 | Motorola Droid Razr HD 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen Droid Razr HD vs Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 7 | Nokia Lumia 822 Long standby time Nokia Lumia 822 vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX |
 | 8 | Motorola DROID BIONIC 2-way tie: Supports FM radio DROID BIONIC vs Droid RAZR MAXX |
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