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Motorola Cliq 2 review

7.3/10 AVG.
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7.3/10
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The Motorola Cliq 2 currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 12 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Motorola Cliq 2 is a side-sliding smartphone that offers both a full QWERTY keyboard and a 3.7 inch capacitive display. Running Android's 2.2 OS, the Cliq 2 offers a 5MP camera with photo effects, video record, MP3 player, FM radio and YouTube player.

The Cliq 2 also features GPS, a full complement of basic phone features, (calendar, alarms, etc.), document viewer, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headset jack and memory expansion up to 32GB via microSD/microSDHC. The Motorola Cliq 2 offers a talk time of up to 7.9 hours and a standby time of up to 312 hours.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
3.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.7"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1420 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Android Central
Android Central

Overall, the Motorola Cliq 2 met and in some cases exceeded my expectations. In particular, the keyboard, overall performance, and build quality were impressive. Business and casual users alike will appreciate the ability to integrate contact information, emails, and status updates from a variety of...

- Cory Streater, Android Central
Pocketnow
Pocketnow

The Motorola Cliq 2 is by far a vast improvement over the original Cliq.

- Daniel Webster, Pocketnow
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

Motorola had a minor hit on its hands with the original Cliq, arguably the first Android cell phone to get social networking right. The Motorola Cliq 2 builds on that concept, making for a very good social-networking smartphone in early 2011. The Cliq 2 features a slimmer (if heavier) design, a nice...

- Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The CLIQ 2 is Motorola's second stab at a QWERTY keyboard equipped Android smartphone for T-Mobile USA. It features a sliding form factor and a larger, higher-resolution display as well as a number of upgrades that include faster data, Wi-Fi calling, a dual-LED flash, and an improved music player....

- Michael Oryl, MobileBurn
SlashGear
SlashGear

Compared to its predecessor, the CLIQ 2 is a huge improvement. The display and build-quality are particular stand-outs, as is the performance from the 1GHz processor, and we prefer MOTOBLUR when it’s not so all-encompassing. Unfortunately, it’s still not the perfect smartphone: the QWERT...

- Vincent Nguyen, SlashGear


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Motorola backs up the Cliq 2 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Cliq 2 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
3.7"

The Motorola Cliq 2's screen size is 3.7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a 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's no secondary front camera.

Storage
1024 MB

Internal memory is 1024 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1420mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 1420 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 13 days standby time.

Cliq 2 Specs

Overview
Release Date January 19, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor 1 GHz
Internal Storage 1024 MB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.77 W/kg
Body: 1.21 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
HSDPA 10.2, HSUPA
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, AVRCP, BPP, HFP, HSP, PAN
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
3x digital
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
720 x 480 pixels, 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.7 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 1420 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 13 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.6 x 6.0 x 1.5 cm (4.6 x 2.4 x 0.6 in)
Weight 177 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 QWERTY, Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: iTAP
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: 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, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: DOC, GIF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola MB611

2Gb microSD card pre-installed
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