Motorola DROID RAZR Hands-On

Aaron Baker - Oct 18, 11 2:20 PM | More by this editor | 63+ comments | 68 reactions

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The RAZR name is coming back, and it's coming back strong! Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Motorola DROID RAZR, an impressive 4G LTE device that's coming to Verizon Wireless in November. It packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities, an HD front-facing camera, 1,800 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.5 with Motorola's custom UI. As if being the thinnest 4G LTE device (7.1mm thin) wasn't enough, it's an absolutely gorgeous device, with metal accents, water-resistant coating, and a KEVLAR-coated back. It'll be available for pre-order on October 27th and available in retail stores sometime in November for $299.99 with a two-year contract.

Motorola Droid RAZR

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Aaron Baker is the Editor-in-Chief of PhoneDog Media. An eight-year veteran in the wireless industry, he has worked for the four nationwide wireless carriers, a now-defunct MVNO, and several technology websites in various capacities. A frequent traveler, he has attended numerous trade shows, served on technology judging panels, and has contributed to publications like Wired.com and Singapore's "Asian Journeys" magazine. Aaron resides in the... - full profile

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"Video time! DROID RAZR or Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus?"

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Justin LeeRAZR any day! Galaxy Nexus is not very impressive.from 2011
Ed BrownNexus, hands downfrom 2011
Terrel YoungmoneyYorkethe ui on galaxy nexus is superb without a dought but hardware defonate razorfrom 2011
Clarence J WashingtonGalaxy Nexus is in question?????????? The UI is completely different. But we will see. I agree with that iphone 4S idea its a great UI just needs some fine tuning and some additions, a fantastic feel does'nt need to change. Hate on me call me a kill joy but seriously. This Icecream sandwish on Nexus prime or Galaxy Nexus is not going to bring what people think. I just hope I'm wrongfrom 2011
Murad NaziJoin the page and share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Please-bring-the-Galaxy-Nexus-to-T-mobile/190295444379288from 2011
Alba Velasquezeeek!!! i want!!!from 2011
Vincent Hungwaiting for a Kal-El phone to come outfrom 2011
Nick Nayloris the nexus coming to sprint?from 2011
Eric QuachGS2 ALL DAYfrom 2011
Eric QuachGalaxy Nexus specs aren't even that good...from 2011
Tim Gruberyesfrom 2011
Robert SkeenNexus Prime! from 2011
Matthew CallawayRazrfrom 2011
Jason KingWhat's the point in spending $200-$400+ on an android phone that once you buy it theres no support for it. ICS comes out this month how long will it take to reach the razar? 5 to 10 months ? Also once it reaches the razar will it work right or will it mess up the handset just like the other updates. Someone please give me one android phone that worked right after an update, I'll wait ! Also live wallpapers and widgets are cool yes, does that alone sell a phone NO! First and foremost give me a phone that just works and let me make it thru a day with out it dying , basic stuff. Everyone says its a good phone but is waiting for the nexus right? Don't sound that good to me. from 2011
Robert WernikoffGalaxy Nexus all day!!from 2011
Iam Talatim gonna wait on the reviews on the nexusfrom 2011
Mark FisherI know one thing, I ain't messin with no samsung.from 2011
Iam Talatthey are notfrom 2011
Randy NelsonCuz apple products r expensive to make i guess..from 2011
Dee Jaeeven though I'm not an i-phone fan, at least they gap out their productsfrom 2011
Randy NelsonMoores Law :)from 2011
Dee Jaeso what was the point of the droid bionic??? by January a better phone will come out, technology is getting out of handfrom 2011
Pete GalluzzoG-next from 2011
Ernesto EstradaPrime!!!from 2011
Eskias McDanielsWho cares what ui is on it, get go launcher and be done with itfrom 2011
Israel CortezNEXUS!!!!from 2011
Brian GogginsI want the Nexus Prime! I don't want to have to ship my phone to someone I don't know. The Razr has that unremoveable battery like the Iphone.from 2011
Zach ClineI curious about the nexus prime later. Damn it man.. Verizon is releasing all of these killer devices in a short amount of time. I have an upgrade coming next month and it's either going to be the droid razr or nexus prime. from 2011
John Cruziphone sucks its all about androidfrom 2011
Daryle SaveMe BardenI'll take two for the price of one please.from 2011
Henry MurilloThis thing looks amazing!from 2011
Verlon L. CarrollSamsung Nexus Prime!!!!!!!!!!from 2011
Namkell Kellyzach hit it on the head as to why iPhones are inferior to Android.,as for the phone it looks powerful but the back looks funny..from 2011
Sasa PetrovicRAZR !!!from 2011
Zach ClineCompared to this the iPhone isn't that great. The nexus prime is supposed to be announced later tonight in hong kong. I love my iPad and iPod touch, But for me android is just more functional for day to day use. With ios you can't have live wallpapers unless you jailbreak. No widgets, You can only scroll between the homescreens to a certain extent , Plus you have to buy a different model for more storage. That might be fine for some people , But not me.from 2011
Ronald JohnsonWhich are you giving away?from 2011
Marti RuizIphone has clearer screen but superamoled plus is the best on vivid color . U agree?from 2011
Rick WilsonNexusfrom 2011
Zach ClineYeah the iPhone 4s really rules with that tiny screen and no customization.from 2011
Zach ClineDroid razrfrom 2011
Zakari GhachiNEXUS ALL THE WAY !!! And please phonedog some serious questions next timefrom 2011
Lee GreshamPrime.... I'm done wit Legendary Smartphones they take too long to come out, LOL. Bionic, i5, now this. I'm going with Beast Phones.from 2011
David MartinI Really would love to have the Nexus!from 2011
Israr Rafithe front and side looks nice...the back side looks ugly though. and looks like a powerful device that actually seems to be performing wellfrom 2011
Wendy LindopLike that. It has a more individual design than some android smartphones :)from 2011
Jeremy Gillettno touchwiz, stock version but my favorite along with htc sense is motorolas applications platformfrom 2011
Jeremy Gillettmotorola is with google so Dee Nazariofrom 2011
Jeremy Gillettdroid razorfrom 2011
Dee NazarioThe Nexus will be first in line to get updates so..from 2011
Nick CatelliI feel like the only person who thinks 4.3" is too large. It was a little annoying on my X. The 4" on the Incredible 2 was a great size as well. I've had both. Have the iPhone 4S now and the 3.5" while a little small, is a good compromise for size of the device overall. I never liked having a large brick in my pocket or one handing my X. The Incredbile 2 was a little bit of a hassle to one hand text with as well. The 4S is very nice to one hand text, but you can't have it all. 3.7" like the Droid 2 was an excellent sizefrom 2011
CeeGii BorelaPrime!!!from 2011
Brian FrugeI phone 4s rulesfrom 2011
Brian EdwardsThe Nexus to rule them all!from 2011
Orga PriceNexus, I'm tired of not-MotoBLUR. Also, I want ICS and quick updates a lot more than I want Kevlar and a Dropbox competitor.from 2011
Andrew CamachoNEXUSfrom 2011
Allen DreweLooks nice.from 2011
Jake KulikNexus, that razr is crap.from 2011
King JosefThe standard screen size for smart phones seem to be 4.3from 2011
Mark FisherLooks like it will be a good ass phone. Why all the good phones are on the exspensive networks?from 2011
Fahad Mushtaqwill it blend?from 2011
Mitzi Blevins GrassoCrap is Iphonefrom 2011
Jazi Vegaoh yes! been waiting for this post!!.......from 2011
Andy Rocioits crap just like any other android phonefrom 2011
Ryan Christopher EtzeliPhone4s<3from 2011
James NewmanNexus. The Razr's bootloader is locked.from 2011
Oshane Greennexusfrom 2011
Hernan Akd ArandaI WANT THEM.ALLfrom 2011
Fayez Noorbothfrom 2011