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Motorola ATRIX HD review

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7.4/10
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The Motorola ATRIX HD currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 26 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Motorola Atrix HD belongs to a new breed of smartphones with large high-definition screens, 4G LTE networking technology, and superbly long battery life. It runs the latest version of Android software for smartphones and packs a lot of great hardware in a sleek and mostly ergonomic package. And best of all, it comes with a variety of modern wireless features that will allow any user to easily enjoy the best of what the Internet has to offer.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is installed as standard on the Motorola Atrix HD, which should be handled quite well by the 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor on board. It has 1GB of on-device RAM and 8GB of internal storage. And for those who need more space for their data, there’s a built-in microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB of added memory. All of the hardware on the Motorola Atrix HD is packed inside an 8mm thin casing that weighs in at just 140 grams total.

Just like many of today’s newer smartphones, the Motorola Atrix HD is fitted with an 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash. The built-in camera itself comes equipped with several special features, not the least of which is its 8x digital zoom and Full HD video recording capability at 30 frames per second. A front-facing camera takes care of videoconferencing or self-portraits.

One of the HD's highlights include its 4.5-inch 720x1280 pixel resolution LCD screen which supports multi-touch gestures. Through this, users will be able to enjoy virtually all of the multimedia content that their heart's desire. And it doesn’t even need to be plugged in all the time. Although there’s a microUSB port available on the phone, it also has Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and GPS capabilities. It is one of the most powerful mobile computers that you can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Need to Know: Motorola Atrix HD

1. Large 4.5-inch HD screen makes it useful for viewing all sorts of multimedia content and browsing the Web. (The Good)

2. Speedy dual-core processor makes multi-tasking and running modern Android apps easy. (The Good)

3. Battery life is shorter that it needs to be because of the device’s overall thinness. (The Bad)

4. No upgrade path from Android 4.0 ICS to Android 4.1 Jellybean. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
4.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.5"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1780 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadget Review
Gadget Review

The Motorola Atrix HD is a fantastic mid-range device. Some features and performance aspects even push it in the high-end category. But this is a mid-level device to be truthful That’s not a bad thing at all. The camera and battery life need some work but just about everything else is quite ni...

- Shawn Sanders, Gadget Review
Phonedog
Phonedog

On paper, the Motorola Atrix HD has everything necessary to land it in the highest tier in the smartphone market. But the overall package falls short in contrast with the competition. The display is gorgeous and as crisp as you can ask for, the processor is the same one found in the Samsung Galaxy S...

- Taylor Martin , Phonedog
Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

The ATRIX HD LTE is one of my favourite Android devices of the moment, and speaks to how Motorola has been constantly listening to its customers. Not only has the company opened a bootloader unlock service for developers and custom ROM creators, but they have pared back many of the MOTOBLUR software...

- Daniel Bader, Mobile Syrup
GSMArena
GSMArena

Powerful internals, gorgeous screen, solidly built body, and a stock Android experience with just the right amount of modification -that's the Motorola Atrix HD in a nutshell. Motorola has addressed the issues of the smartphone's predecessors, thus creating one of the most complete Android packages...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Android Guys
Android Guys

The Atrix HD is definitely a good deal for the money if you’re on AT&T. It does very well as a phone in clarity and reception (at least where AT&T is concerned), and really that’s what a phone is for. Beyond that, it hits the spot in build-quality, with only a few real nitpicks....

- Mitch Wright, Android Guys


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Common Questions


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


If your ATRIX HD 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
4.5"

The Motorola ATRIX HD's screen size is 4.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1780mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 1780 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 8.5 days standby time, 544 minutes, 400 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

ATRIX HD Specs

Overview
Release Date August 2, 2012
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.34 W/kg
Body: 0.67 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
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 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
8x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, RealVideo
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
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 4.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 1780 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 361 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 400 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 544 minutes
Standby Time Up to 8.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Titanium, Modern White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 7.0 x 13.3 x 0.8 cm (2.8 x 5.2 x 0.3 in)
Weight 140 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 8GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, RealVideo
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola MB886, Motorola ATRIX 3, Motorola Dinara
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