Motorola Milestone 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 29 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

19
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Improved keyboard; faster processor; double the RAM of the original Milestone; ships with Android 2.2.
Great browsing experience, crisp and responsive screen, good battery life.
The Milestone 2’s navigational credentials were fast, accurate and Google Maps now includes voice directions ...

Cons:

Lacks a front-facing camera; user experience isn't as well thought-out; sluggish performance.
Android 2.3 upgrade is likely to be a long wait.

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Last revision on September 22, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Improved keyboard; faster processor; double the RAM of the original Milestone; ships with Android 2.2
Great browsing experience, crisp and responsive screen, good battery life
The Milestone 2’s navigational credentials were fast, accurate and Google Maps now includes voice directions
Solid build, Usable QWERTY keyboard, 720p HD video recording
Slideout QWERTY keyboard, 5megapixel camera, 720p HD video recording

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks a front-facing camera; user experience isn't as well thought-out; sluggish performance
Android 2.3 upgrade is likely to be a long wait
The Milestone 2 is on the heavy side, and its cumbersome build may not be to everyone’s tastes Look and Feel
Manual sliding mechanism
Big n chunky, Battery life not great, LED rather than Xenon flash

Expert reviews and ratings

Great battery life, decent storage and a clear interface, but performance is poor and the keyboard's flat keys aren't the best we've used...

By Expert Reviews on September 21, 2011

The Motorola Milestone 2 is one of the best QWERTY Android sliders available. It competes directly with the HTC Desire Z, but with a faster processor, and a better UI with Motoblur, I find the Motorola Milestone 2 a slightly better deal and I...

By BrightHub on June 26, 2011

When the Motorola Milestone 2 was launched, it was intended to succeed its predecessor and cement its place in the smartphone market. By improving on most of the shortcomings and retaining what worked, we felt that Motorola did a commendable job on...

By HardwareZone.com on May 16, 2011

The Milestone 2 offers a number of improvements over the original Milestone. It's a good option for those who want an Android phone with a physical keyboard, but they should also consider the HTC Desire Z for its more elegant user experience....

By CNET Asia on March 04, 2011

THIS device is really not that blur. It's pretty smart even - especially for the social butterfly types.I'm talking about Motoblur, Motorola's user interface, similar to Samsung's TouchWiz or HTC's Sense.Why Motorola would call it...

By AsiaOne on March 01, 2011

Good software, but the keyboard isn't very good and battery life is poor...

By PC Pro on February 04, 2011

Version two has a sleek appearance like many of Motorola's phones, although the design is not as stylish as the Flipout or Milestone XT720. The handset is comfortable to hold, with dimensions of 116mm x 61mm x 14mm. The device retains a physical...

By The Inquirer on February 03, 2011

The Motorola Milestone 2 offers a whole heap of features and does what we had hoped - improves on the original version. Social networkers will be happy that MOTOBLUR has been included, and users will be enamoured by the tactile QWERTY keyboard....

By 3G UK on January 27, 2011

Motorola has improved the original Milestone with a faster processor, a superior operating system and the manufacturer’s own social networking feed...

By Mobile Choice on January 25, 2011

This time last year the Motorola Milestone won itself a fair few fans thanks to being one of the few high-spec Android phones to come with a QWERTY keyboard attached to it. The original Milestone certainly wasn't one of the prettiest or most elegant...

By TechRadar on January 04, 2011

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