Motorola Razr review Hands on



With a Motorola Razr UK release date pegged for early November – just weeks away - T3 has gone hands-on with the new Android Gingerbread version 2.3.5 powerhouse.

In spite of the official unveiling of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich yesterday alongside the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola has confirmed that its 7.1mm thick Android device will be powered by the older Android Gingerbread version 2.3.5 of the Google mobile OS.


However, Motorola has confirmed that the Motorola Razr will be upgraded to Android 4.0, or Ice Cream Sandwich, in the first half of 2012. The official Motorola Razr UK price is not yet known, especially network pricing, but a host of retailer pre-orders are already live.

Motorola Razr Screen.

Measuring 4.3-inches across the new Motorola Razr plays host to a Super AMOLED Plus display that is stunningly sharp, vibrant and responsive. Featuring well contrasted and beautifully bright colours, the Razr’s screen is of comparable quality to those lining up on the new Apple iPhone 4S and T3 Gadget Award winning Samsung Galaxy S II.

Although visibly slim the Razr’s minimalist form factor does not transfer to its feel within the hand with the ultra wide 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display feeling large despite the device’s disconcertingly light form factor.


Motorola Razr Camera

Boasting an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera with 1080p video recording capabilities the Razr’s snapper falls, on first impressions, slightly short of expectations. Whilst viewing the camera’s live view on the expansive and vibrant display, content appears grainy and lacking clear definition.

Once snapped, however, shots are of an acceptable standard with little blurring and a broad arrange of vivid colours. Sampled under low light conditions the Razr’s camera requires further in-depth testing before writing off its on paper possibilities can even be considered.


Motorola Razr Specs

Responsive and zippy thanks to its high-end handset required 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM the heavily skinned Razr looks fantastic with the Kevlar rear panel appearing luxurious and a welcome break from the standard black plastic.

Whilst the scratch resistant, life surviving Gorilla glass screen coating and splash proof nano technology could not be tested during our hands-on review of the Motorola Razr, the display technology appears not to affect the AMOLED’s brilliant picture quality or responsiveness.

Are you impressed with Motorola’s latest foray into the mobile market? Is Moto back on track? Let us know what you think via the comments box below.


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