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Motorola Milestone 2 review

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The Motorola Milestone 2 is an attractive horizontal slider featuring a wonderful 3.7 inch, 480 x 854 pixel capacitive screen, and a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard offering familiar and contoured keys. Some users may find the top row of keys challenging as the upper, sliding portion of the phone prevents little room for error.

The Milestone 2 is powered by Android 2.2 and a and sports a 3D graphics accelerator. That translates into beautifully rendered web pages and ensures the user's online experience is top notch.

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Other exciting features include a 5MP camera with dual LED flash, auto focus, Geo tagging and more, HD video record, MP3 player, Bluetooth 2.1, memory expansion via microSD (up to 32GB), Wi-Fi, A-GPS and more.The Motorola Milestone 2 is an attractive phone packed with some very powerful features that will certainly appeal to many.

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
1400 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

GSMArena
GSMArena

The MILESTONE 2 has a single mission – to reclaim the top spot in Android messengers for Motorola.

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Dial-a-Phone
Dial-a-Phone

Although we have drawn attention to the lack of redesign, Motorola have changed several of the more important problems which existed on the first Milestone, namely that awful gold d-pad and subsequently the size of the keys, plus they’ve upgraded the processor to a 1GHz item.  Don&rsq...

- Andrew Boxall, Dial-a-Phone

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We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Motorola Milestone 2 user manual here.

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

If your Milestone 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 Milestone 2's screen size is 3.7 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1 GHz

There is a Texas Instruments OMAP 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
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
1400mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1400 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 16.5 days standby time, 460 minutes.

Milestone 2 Specs

Overview
Release Date December 6, 2010
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System

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Processor Texas Instruments OMAP 1 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.64 W/kg
Body: 0.72 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
HSDPA 10.2, HSUPA
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, White balance
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
 HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
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
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1400 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 460 minutes
Standby Time Up to 16.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Slider
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.6 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm (4.6 x 2.4 x 0.6 in)
Weight 169 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY, Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, eAAC, AAC+, AAC, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Currency Converter, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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8GB microSD card included
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