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Motorola proved the naysayers wrong and got this whole crazy cell phone business started back in the 1980’s when they produced “The Brick”, a large, um, ‘portable’ cell phone that was short on looks, but worked! Shor…

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Last updated: October 13, 2026

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Motorola DEXT
7.6
Motorola DEXT
Motorola · Android 1.5 Cupcake
Motorola Quench
7.6
Motorola Quench
Motorola · Android 1.5
Motorola Moto G100
7.6
Mid-range Motorola Moto G100
Motorola · Android 11
Compass Verdict

With ample performance, all-day battery life, and a great display, the G100 covers most of what someone with a budget might want in a phone. Unless you’re looking for an excellent camera or fast-charging abilities, there’s a good chance the phone will work for you.

Pros
+ Great battery life
+ Smooth performance
+ Better camera
Cons
− Bulky
− Screen brightness is less than ideal
− Slow charging speed
Motorola Moto C
7.6
Motorola Moto C
Motorola · Android 7.0 Nougat
Motorola RAZR V3
7.6
Motorola RAZR V3
Motorola · Custom
Motorola ATRIX HD
7.6
Motorola ATRIX HD
Motorola · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Motorola Droid 2 Global
7.6
Motorola Droid 2 Global
Motorola · Android 2.2 Froyo
Motorola Moto E
7.5
Budget Motorola Moto E
Motorola · Android 4.4 KitKat
Pros
+ Silky smooth interface
+ Lightweight design
+ Excellent build quality
+ Clear, bright display
Cons
− No LTE support
− Low storage capacity
− No front facing camera
− “Terrible” rear facing camera
Motorola Moto G9
7.5
Motorola Moto G9
Motorola · Android 10
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
7.5
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola · Android 10
Compass Verdict

Don’t expect to play the latest games, wow friends and family with your photography skills, or multitask all day. While the phone might work for light use or younger users, reviewers question the value compared to other phones in the 2021 Moto G line-up.

Pros
+ Amazing battery life
+ Affordable
+ Nice build design
+ The plastic back-plate won't shatter
Cons
− Mediocre performance
− Lackluster camera
− Limited software support
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
7.5
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Motorola · Android 12
Motorola Aura
7.5
Motorola Aura
Motorola · Custom
Motorola Moto E5 Play
7.5
Motorola Moto E5 Play
Motorola · Android 8.0 Oreo
Motorola Defy (2021)
7.5
Motorola Defy (2021)
Motorola · Android 11
Compass Verdict

The Motorola Defy won’t win any awards or top benchmark charts, but if you work in construction or another heavy-duty field or you’re looking for a phone to explore the outdoors with this phone would be an option that provides adequate enough performance with heaps of durability.

Pros
+ Good design
+ Rugged
+ Lanyard works well
+ Two-year warranty
Cons
− Quality doesn’t match the value
− No protective flap over charge port
− Older version of Android
Motorola DROID RAZR
7.5
Motorola DROID RAZR
Motorola · Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
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About Motorola

Motorola proved the naysayers wrong and got this whole crazy cell phone business started back in the 1980’s when they produced “The Brick”, a large, um, ‘portable’ cell phone that was short on looks, but worked!

Shortly thereafter, business really took off when Motorola came out with the StarTac, a sexy flip that was futuristic by anyone’s standards at the time and a huge seller.

Since those early days, Motorola has continued to produce numerous and popular phones, including the extremely successful Razr, a model which ushered in the “thin” fad.

Unfortunately, Motorola has hit hard times during the past couple years with a combination of record losses, an exodus of top CEO’s and ultimately the company being put up for sale.

Motorola is based in Schaumburg, Illinois and was founded in 1928 as the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation.

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Founded 1928
Country United States
Phones reviewed 502
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Grindale · Answered

The red x just means that the message you sent was not successfully delivered. Reception could have been poor during the time you sent your message. Just resend until you no longer see the red x.

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patti malley · Answered

When I send a text to my daughter, i'll look for a response and what I often see is a red X on the right over the text I sent. It looks like a delete icon

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Grindale · Answered

In the camera viewfinder screen, press Options > Resolution. Here are your options:

-1280x960

- 640x480

- Picture ID

Choose 1280x960 to get the biggest size possible.

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Grindale · Answered

Maybe you where somewhere with weak light source, and that caused your photos to go dark.

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Grindale · Answered

Transfer using Bluetooth
- Pairing phone and computer -
1. Press the "Center Select" button (the circular button in between the arrows) on your Motorola W755. Scroll to Settings & Tools by using the arrow keys, and press the "Center Select" button to select.
2. Press "3." Press the "Left Soft Key" (the button with a single white dot on the upper left of the key pad) to turn on Bluetooth. Press "1."
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer, or insert your Bluetooth dongle. See your computer manual if you are unsure about how to enable Bluetooth.
4. Click on "Start," and then type "bluetooth" in the "Search" text field in Windows 7. Click on "Bluetooth devices."
5. Click on "Bluetooth settings" in the navigational bar (just below the menu bar) in the "Bluetooth devices" window.
6. Click on the boxes next to "Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer" and "Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer" to check them. Click on "Apply" and "OK."
7. Press the "Add Wireless Device" button on the navigational bar on the computer.
8. Press the "Right Soft Key" (the button with a white dot in the upper right corner of the key pad) on your phone to access Bluetooth "Options" again. Press "2," then the "Center Select" button, to turn on "Discovery Mode."
9. Select "Motorola Phone" on your computer. Press "Next."
10. Type the "Passkey" that appears on your Windows 7 screen on your Motorola phone. Press the "Center Select" button. Press "Close" on your computer. Your computer and phone are now paired.

- Transferring Photos -

1. Press "Center Select" on your Motorola W755. Scroll to "Media Center," and press "Center Select."
2. Press "2" to select "Picture & Video," and then press "3" to select "My Pictures."
3. Select the first picture that you wish to send by using the arrow keys to highlight it. Press the "Right Soft Key" to access "Options." Press "1" to select "Send," and then press "2" to select "Bluetooth."
4. Right-click on the "Bluetooth" icon in your Windows 7 system tray. Left-click on "Receive a file."
5. Select your computer on your phone, and then press "Center Select." Press "1" if the screen does not show your computer, and then press the "Center Select" key once the phone finds your computer again. Press "Center Select" when your phone asks if you want to send the file to your computer.
6. Type a file name for the photo you transferred, and select the directory where you wish to save the file. Press "Next" and then "Finish."
7. Select the next photo you wish to send on your phone. Repeat the steps above. source

Transfer using memory card

You can set whether multimedia content that you download or create with your phone’s camera is stored in phone memory or on the memory card.

1. Press the Center Select key to open the menu.
2. Use the Navigation key to scroll to SETTINGS & TOOLS and press the Center Select key.
3. Scroll to Memory and press the Center Select key.
4. Select Save Options by pressing the Center Select key.
5. Scroll to Pictures, Videos, or Sounds, and press the Center Select key.
6. Select Phone Memory or Card Memory and press the Center Select key.

For the pictures that have been saved in your phone's memory, move them to your memory card. Choose the picture you want to move and press Options > Move. You can now plug the memory card to your computer. Go to My Computer and you will notice that a new removable drive has appeared. You can now copy/move files from your computer to your phone and vice versa.

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Grindale · Answered

There is no option to adjust the brightness, but you can adjust the display color and contrast. From the home screen, press Menu and the press the following:

> Settings > Initial Setup > Contrast

> Settings > Personalize > Color Style

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Carl · Answered

There's one in eBay for approximately $180, used "As new - immaculate". Yours probably better. But I think it will require the correct buyer to reach that amount.

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Carl · Answered

Looks like it gathers data and submits to Xiaomi. The data is used to train their system to recognize the activity you are performing at a given time. For more info, check this page: click here Hope that helps!

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Carl · Answered

Hi Natansh. There's still no official availability date for India but is expected this quarter.

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Carl · Answered

Hi there. I checked the manual can't find any info on speech to text. Looks like the phone doesn't have that feature.

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Carl · Answered

This phone is really old. Or are you pertaining to a new version? There's no official announcement about it. What your probably saw is a concept video.

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Carl · Answered

I found one on Kijiji posted a month ago being sold for CAD 55.00. Hope that helps.

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