Motorola DROID RAZR HD
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The Motorola DROID RAZR HD is a one of the most well-rounded packages on the market right now. The handset offers good performance and great battery life, tucked into a well-built, nice looking package. With Google pulling the strings at the company now, we are all but certain that the smartphone will extend the good software experience with timely OS updates too.”
“Ultimately, the Razr HD is full of compromises. It's clearly high-quality, but it's plagued by minor software faults. Performance is good 95% of the time, and that's good overall - until you remember that virtually all new midrange-or-better smartphones perform well 99% of the time. Signal reception is good, but the radio performance was unpredictable. The screen is a Pentile, and that's hard to ignore when you're aware of the shortcomings that entails. And the camera was mediocre at best, and non-functional at worst.”
“The DROID RAZR HD is more utilitarian in its appearance, but it is built like a tank with Gorilla Glass on the front, Kevlar backing on the rear, and nano coating inside and out to protect it from the occasional splash of water. Overall, the DROID RAZR HD is a nice update from last year’s model.”
“While you could argue that the Razr HD isn't a wow device, you can't really argue that it's bad, because it isn't. And honestly, we really like its design and feel. It might not be one of the new generation of giaganto-phones that are all the rage now, but it will suit that audience who want smaller devices, with plenty of scope.”
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In Depth
Even though Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been on the market for quite some time now, manufacturers still seem to be stuck making phones with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Case in point: the Motorola RAZR HD which ships with version 4.0.4.
But while the pre-installed software does leave room for improvement, there’s no denying the fact that the Droid RAZR HD manages to wow as far as hardware is concerned. It has a 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen display, 8MP camera, 16GB storage, 1GB RAM, and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It’s quite impressive when it comes to wireless features as well, with support for LTE, EV-DO, and HSPA+ data. And it doesn’t hurt that it comes in a metallic casing that weighs less than 150 grams and measures only 8mm thick.
With the Droid RAZR HD, Moto went with what was good with the original Droid RAZR and added improvements all around, from the screen to the software to the wireless features. In other words, you get the same solid slab of metal, glass, and plastic to enjoy messing around with the Android operating system.
Need to Know: Motorola Droid RAZR HD
1. The included 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED screen is among the best in its class. (The Good)
2. The standard battery has a 2,530 mAh capacity. (The Good)
3. Doesn’t come with the latest version of the Android software. (The Bad)
4. The processor only hsa two physical cores, as opposed to other models which have quad-core processors. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Motorola DROID RAZR HD released?
The Motorola DROID RAZR HD was released on September 5, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Motorola DROID RAZR HD?
The Motorola DROID RAZR HD has a 2,530 mAh battery.
Does the Motorola DROID RAZR HD have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Motorola DROID RAZR HD has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Motorola DROID RAZR HD have NFC?
Yes, the Motorola DROID RAZR HD has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the Motorola DROID RAZR HD?
Visit Motorola's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Motorola DROID RAZR HD manual?
You can view and download the Motorola DROID RAZR HD manual on our dedicated manual page.
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