Nextbit Robin

The Nextbit Robin is a unique and refreshing Android phone that provides a clever solution to an annoying problem. The ability to offload apps you use less often to the cloud means you won't have to worry about running out of storage. The Robin is...

The final feelings for us are ones of a chance missed. Nextbit has created a unique phone and created a buzz, but they've gone out on a limb by pushing a cloud storage function that is much better on paper than in reality. Had the company plumped for a...

An impressive first tryThe Robin dares to be a different phone. Not necessarily better, but different, and in some ways – smarter than usual. This alone should count for something, considering the sea of lookalikes that the smartphone market has...

With an overall DxOMark Mobile score of 81, the Nextbit Robin records well-exposed images in many situations. Featuring a 13Mp rear camera, good detail is preserved in both outdoor and low-light conditions, with indoor shots displaying a fine but...

The final feelings for us are ones of a chance missed. Nextbit has created a unique phone and created a buzz, but they've gone out on a limb by pushing a cloud storage function that is much better on paper than in reality. Had the company plumped for a...

A great premise can get you a long way. The Nextbit Robin sparked the internet public's imagination, claiming to bring an end to running out of storage. It does, but only on a superficial level. Like a wish from a genie, this solution comes with...

An overwrought cloud mechanic and performance issues spoil what is otherwise a respectable mid-price phone.

Everyone's dealt with the dreaded "out of storage" notification on their smartphone. The start-up Nextbit, led by a team of former Android and HTC talent, is aiming to relieve the world of this issue with their debut smartphone: Robin.We've been excited...

Nextbit has fielded an interesting handset in the Robin. The company wants to help solve the notion that we can't fit our digital lives into our pockets any more (if we ever could). The Robin handset exists to further that...

Nextbit's unlocked Robin is a decent midrange Android phone, but its novel cloud storage concept isn't seamless enough for the...

The Nextbit Robin offers a unique design, almost-stock Android interface and excellent speakers, and while the battery and cloud storage feature need improving, this is definitely a phone that leaves a lasting...

The Nextbit Robin makes a strong case as a newcomer to the smartphone world. We like the refreshing design - although bear in mind those odd lumps and bumps we've found on our review sample - and we like the clutter-free software approach....