Motorola (Droid) RAZR M Review: The Best Non-Giant Android Phone

Android phones have been getting bigger and bigger, but that’s not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea. As Motorola said at unveiling of the Droid RAZR M, some people just want a smaller phone. Does this phone, designed to fill that niche, still deliver on performance?

What Is It?
The Droid RAZR M is a relatively small and thin Android phone that will be known in Australia as simple the RAZR M. The mid-range smartphone will initially be a Telstra exclusive and is expected to launch here by the year’s end.

Who’s it For?
People who want an Android phone that fits into skinny jeans.

Design
Super solid — hard metal body, laminated Kevlar back and 4.3-inch Gorilla Glass. Dense and very thin with no bezel. Just 8.3mm thick.

Using It
It’s fast. Call quality was excellent on Verizon’s LTE network in the US, and the speakers are nice and loud. Motorola’s UI skin is pretty close to plain Android, which is a good thing.

The Best Part
The size. The main differentiating factor isn’t a gimmick — it feels good to use. 4.3 inches is plenty big for most purposes, and you can reach every part of the screen without straining your thumb.

Tragic Flaw
The camera. The results are terrible — reds bleed together, it struggles with contrast, the focus is inconsistent, image stabilisation is basically non-existent and tap-to-focus doesn’t adjust the brightness. It’s possible to take a nice, sharp shot, but it’s tougher than it should be. Click for sample photos/video.

This Is Weird…
The back has two panels. The larger Kevlar panel and a smaller glass panel where the camera is. It’s very reflective, almost mirror-like. Maybe for helping you frame your self-portraits?.......

Source : gizmodo