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Motorola ATRIX 4G review

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8.1/10
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The Motorola ATRIX 4G currently has an Informr score of 8.1 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 23 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Motorola Atrix 4G is a genuine powerhouse candybar smartphone with specs that set some new highs for the industry.

The Atrix features a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen generating a dense 540 x 960 pixel resolution. Add a monster dual-core Tegra 2 processor (that's two 1GB processors!), enormous 1930mAh battery, and a full GB of RAM, and this device quickly begins to look less like a phone and more like a true mobile computer.

Running on the Android 2.2 OS, the Atrix features a 5MP camera with a suite of photo effects, a second, 0.3MP VGA camera, video calling, video playback, and native support for Facebook, MySpace, Picasa and Twitter.

The Atrix also offers GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headset jack, HDMI, and memory expansion up to 32 GB via microSD and microSDHC.

With a talk time of up to an impressive 8.8 hours and a standby time of up to 250 hours, the Motorola Atrix 4G packs crazy power and top tier features into a small and handsome profile.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1930 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

The Motorola ATRIX 4G is the first dual-core smartphone in the Motorola line-up. It’s also the first to flaunt a qHD touchscreen. That’s as solid as credentials get. Add the fact it’s the first handset for Motorola to support the fast HSDPA+ network (hence the 4G moniker) and you&r...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Hardware Secrets
Hardware Secrets

The Atrix is a top-notch phone with a speedy processor. It handled everything we threw at it, including games, without any hesitations. With the Gingerbread operating system, the Atrix may well be the jack-of-all-trades that does many things and actually does them all well. The USD 100 price point w...

- Sandy Berger, Hardware Secrets
Digital Versus
Digital Versus

A couple of niggling worries—mostly a question of taste—and some expensive accessories can't take away from the excellent experience offered by the Atrix. It gets the very best out of Nvidia's Tegra 2 processor and has a battery to match. It's a must-have for Android fans while new users will be at...

- Romain Thuret , Digital Versus
Stuff
Stuff

While we applaud the concept and the fact that Motorola has actually followed through with a final product, sadly it doesn't really come off. Physically, it's not the most elegant solution, and once you are set up with the Lapdock you'll probably be left wondering why you didn't just use a netbook i...

- Stuff Team, Stuff
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

We’ve covered a lot of ground in this review of the Motorola Atrix. Many of the features that make the Atrix distinct are rolled into the accessory docks so it seems fair to cover those at the same time. As a phone then we feel that there are other devices that offer more excitement. Motob...

- Chris Hall, Pocket-lint


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Motorola backs up the ATRIX 4G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your ATRIX 4G has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
4"

The Motorola ATRIX 4G's screen size is 4 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Tegra Dual-Core 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1930mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 1930 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 11 days standby time, 540 minutes.

ATRIX 4G Specs

Overview
Release Date March 6, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Tegra Dual-Core 1 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.47 W/kg
Body: 1.35 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA, HSPA+
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging, Night mode
Video Recording Formats
H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
VGA
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 1930 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 540 minutes
Standby Time Up to 11 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Unknown
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.8 x 6.4 x 1.1 cm (4.6 x 2.5 x 0.4 in)
Weight 136 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Swype
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, WMA
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola Etna, Motorola Olympus MB860

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