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Motorola Charm review

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7.7/10
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The Motorola Charm currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
600 MHz
Processor
Processor
600 MHz
2.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.8"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
1170 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Phone Scoop
Phone Scoop

The Motorola Charm packs a strong Android punch into a mini QWERTY slab shell.

- Philip Berne, Phone Scoop
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

Physically the Motorola Charm is a good looking device, and it hits a lot of design points right on the mark, but its small, low quality touchscreen display keep it from offering the same visual appeal that many other smartphones do. But even with that limitation, the phone is pretty easy to use,...

- Michael Oryl, MobileBurn
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Well it's about time that we find someone brave enough to venture with something different in terms of form factor with Android – even more when landscape QWERTY handsets are abundant. When it's priced at $79.99 on-contract, it makes for a decent offering when you factor in its rare portrai...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena


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


If your Charm 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
2.8"

The Motorola Charm's screen size is 2.8 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
600 MHz

There is a Texas Instruments OMAP3410 600 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
150 MB

Internal memory is 150 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1170mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1170 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 11 days standby time, 405 minutes.

Motorola Charm Specs

Overview
Release Date July 7, 2010
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Texas Instruments OMAP3410 600 MHz
Internal Storage 150 MB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.31 W/kg
Body: 1.53 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
HSDPA 3.6
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 2.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
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 Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Geotagging, Panorama
Video Recording Formats
3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
CIF (352 x 288 pixels), up to 25 minutes
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 2.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1170 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 405 minutes
Standby Time Up to 11 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Dimensions [H x W x D] 10.0 x 6.7 x 1.1 cm (3.9 x 2.6 x 0.4 in)
Weight 110 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
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, MSN, Yahoo, Windows Live, Google Talk
ROM: 512MB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC+, AAC, WMA
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
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, HTML, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola Basil, Motorola MB502, ME502
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