Motorola DROID RAZR M

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7/10

540 x 960 display
Android
World Phone
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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The spirit of the original razor-slim phone lives on in the new Motorola Droid RAZR M. It’s a recently released refresh that battles with the rest of the offerings in the mid-range segment using last year’s high-end specs and Google’s open Android software. What exactly sets it apart from every other mid-range model you can get your hands on today? Well, apart from the distinctive Motorola design in a casing that boasts Kevlar on the back and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass on the front, not much. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. After all, it’s still possible to create something of great value without reinventing the wheel. And that’s exactly what good old Motorola has done here.

Its spec sheet won't match high-end handhelds, but the M manages to carry a useful amount of hardware and software features in a small and very portable body. Up front, it has a qHD touchscreen display that uses a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED panel. At the back, it rocks an 8-megapixel camera that’s capable of recording 1080p video and shooting stills with a remarkably low amount of noise in them. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and support for HSPA+, EV-DO, and LTE. There’s also a provision for wired connections via microUSB. Basically, users are not likely to run out of connectivity options.

The included 2,000 mAh battery can provide nearly an entire day’s worth of talk time per full charge. So the phone should last for at least a full day of heavy use, whether for browsing the Web or running apps. Speaking of which, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is this phone’s default operating system. Although this isn't the latest version of Android, Motorola plans on releasing a 4.1 Jelly Bean update.

You won't be buying the hottest piece of hardware out there if you opt for the RAZR M. But then again, do you need to? Most reviewers feel that this phone is a great value and we tend to agree. The RAZR M hits the “sweet spot” of Android phones.

Need to Know: Motorola Droid RAZR M

1. Supports a wide range of wireless technologies which include NFC, HSPA+, and LTE. (The Good)

2. Standard 2,000 mAh battery offers more than a full day of heavy use. (The Good)

3. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will have to come in the form of a software update. (The Bad)

4. Internal storage is limited to only 8GB and the screen’s native resolution is 540x960—not HD. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

Verizon Droid Razr M White Only for Customers Eligible For A Verizon Upgrade from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: Verizon
•Located In: USA

$7.99

Verizon Motorola Droid Razr M Only for Customers Eligible For A Verizon Upgrade from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: Verizon
•Located In: USA

$7.99

Motorola XT907 Droid RAZR M Black Verizon Clean ESN 8GB 8.0MP Camera Mint from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$274.95

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Latest Reviews

Great performance, good looking screen and very well built

Dima Aryeh from DroidDog (4 months ago)

All in all, this is a pretty fantastic phone for the price. It’s the first small phone in a while that I can say I really enjoyed using as a power user. It has a decent camera, some great performance, a nice screen, and a great build. There are problems here and there, but nothing you can’t... More

Refreshing break from giant phones with great specs/value ratio

Christopher Meinck from Everything Android (5 months ago)

This is a surprising entry among the current crop of Android smartphones. While phones continue to get bigger, that’s not always better for some people. The form factor of the Droid RAZR M feels just right and for many you’ll enjoy one-handed use. At the price point of $99 (with contract),... More

The best inexpensive smartphone you can buy this year

James Pikover from Gadget Review (5 months ago)

8/10

The Motorola Droid Razr M is the best low-cost phone you can buy today. It has not only excellent design and components, it’s also comfortable, light, and just as fast as high-end competitors, and in many cases even faster. It’s almost absurd that a device that retails for, at most, $50,... More

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