Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Reviews

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at Engadget

If there was an award for "Most Improved Handset," we'd give it to the RAZR HD. With the launch of the Droid RAZR last year, Motorola set about trying to reconnect with its legacy of producing cutting-edge, high-end hardware. It was far from perfect, but it definitely put the company on the right track. The RAZR HD and MAXX HD pick up where their predecessors left off and address practically every concern you could have had about the original. Most notably the screen has gone from a 4.3-inch qHD panel to a 4.7-inch HD one, all without changing the physical dimensions of the device. The manufacturer has sacrificed some style in the name of functionality, but has somehow managed to make an already premium-feeling device feel even more like a luxury item. Truth is, outside of battery life, specs aren't what matters here. Sure, NFC and a speedy dual-core processor are nice, but as we've said before the RAZR line is all about the materials. This isn't about the 1GB of RAM or the 8-megapixel camera; it's about the sheath of Kevlar, the face of glass and the heart of aluminum. The entire device is even protected with a water-repellent coating to safeguard your investment.

If you can get past the somewhat awkward, brick-like construction you'll find that the newest RAZRs are certainly worthy competitors for your smartphone dollar. That's especially true if you're tired of the countless quick-dying powerhouses that flood the market. Both offer more than adequate performance with stunning battery life. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to chew through the MAXX's battery in just a day. The only question that remains is, are these devices worth the cash? Truth be told, the MAXX would be a much more compelling product at $199 than it is at $299. The 32GB of storage and extra three hours of battery life hardly seem to warrant the $100 premium it demands over the 16GB RAZR HD. And $299 is a tough price to swallow for any phone. Still, both are more than capable of holding their own against the Galaxy S III and iPhone 5 a battle of the premium Verizon devices. And things will only get better when they're upgraded to Jelly Bean later this year. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at CNET

Paying $299.99 for a smartphone, no matter how good, is a serious undertaking. Motorola's pricey Droid Razr Maxx HD, however, provides a lot of handset for the money. Its fast processor pushes the phone's Android OS with speed and agility. Paired with a connection to Verizon's 4G LTE data, this phone really flies. The Maxx HD's 4.7-inch screen and construction are top-notch as well. The camera, which takes lackluster pictures, is no doubt a hard pill to swallow, especially for people who use their handset as their primary image capturer. If that's the case for you, then I suggest the $199 Samsung Galaxy S3 since it takes much better photos and costs less. Apple disciples can nab the 16GB iPhone 5 for $199 and call it a day. The $99.99 Motorola Droid Razr M, a pint-sized Android powerhouse, is the way to go for Verizon bargain hunters. For someone like me though who owns a real camera for when the photography urge strikes, I'd run, not walk, to the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD, since its combination of speed, longevity, and killer design is awe-inspiring. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at Gizmodo

There is only one real reason to buy this phone above others, but it's a good one: battery life. There are faster, more powerful phones out there, but none that are as fast/powerful as this can last anywhere near as long. This is the phone you should take with you on business trips or long vacations, because you'll know you can use the hell out of it and it won't die.

RAZRs serve as a proof-of-concept that all other phone manufacturers should take heed of: It's possible to put a gigantic, two-day battery into a phone and still have it be nice and thin. Right now that's the exception, but this handset clearly show that it could be—and should be—the rule. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at Ubergizmo

The Motorola RAZR Maxx HD was launched on Sept 5 2012 in a NYC event. It is a refresh of the original Motorola RAZR Maxx which was launched in early 2012. Ubergizmo featured a RAZR Maxx HD preview of it on the launch day, which was followed by full RAZR Maxx HD review when the phone because available in retail. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at TechHive

By uniting a high-quality display with speedy 4G LTE and all-day battery life, Motorola has made a very impressive smartphone. And though it's shipping with Ice Cream Sandwich, the phone's imminent update to Jelly Bean should appeal to users looking to get their hands on the latest version of Android. Ultimately, everyone should be able to find something to like about the Razr HD: Pixel-peepers will appreciate the display; video streamers will enjoy the Razr HD's speedy LTE connection; and people who detest having to recharge their smartphones at 3 p.m. every day will be delighted at the opportunity to leave their chargers and extra batteries at home. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at LaptopMag

With snappy performance, blazing 4G speeds, a beautiful display and a battery guaranteed to last you throughout the day, the RAZR Maxx HD is a winner.Click to Enlarge But is a larger battery worth an extra $100? Yes.

The Samsung Galaxy S III boasts more innovative sharing features and a faster camera for just $199, but its screen isn't nearly as bright and it lasts an hour less on a charge. And while you can pick up the Galaxy Note II and get a ginormous 5.5-inch screen and pen input for the same $299 price as this RAZR, not even its huge battery can outlast this phone. If you care about endurance--and you don't want to use a bulky accessory to get it--the RAZR Maxx HD is the cream of the crop. Read more...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Review at TechRadar

Overall, we see no reason to fault the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD at all. It's got nearly all the top specs: NFC, HD screen, massive batter and a solid design encased in Kevlar.

It's still only running Android 4.0.4, rather than the latest version of Jelly Bean, and we can see this being a phone that's visibly improved by the likes of Project Butter.

Would we like to have seen a quad core processor in there. In a word, yes. The Razr Maxx HD doesn't have the grunt of the other powerhouses out there (like the Galaxy S3), and doesn't offer the same chipset smooth integration that you get with the iPhone or Windows Phone devices that mitigates the need for the superior number of cores.

But don't let that distract you: while it could be that the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD might not be as future-proofed as others, but if you love top-end media playback, a solid battery life and a decent screen we see no reason now not to get at least intrigued by Moto's longest-lasting smartphone. Read more...