Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR Maxx

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

12
Average:

3
Bad:

3

Pros:

Improved design.
Fantastic battery life.
Bright Super AMOLED screen.

Cons:

Design is logo heavy.
Power and volume buttons are small.

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Last revision on October 8, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Improved design
Fantastic battery life
Bright Super AMOLED screen
Android 4.0 update coming
Verizon's 4G LTE network rocks
Improved camera
Fantastic build quality
Nice qHD display
Excellent all-around performance
Handy MotoCast app

Reviewers Didn't Like

Design is logo heavy
Power and volume buttons are small
NinjaBlur interface is lifeless
Lots of bloatware apps installed
Runs hot
Non-swappable battery
Big
Missing Android 4,0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" at launch
Screen not as sharp as competition's
Camera takes lackluster photos indoors

Expert reviews and ratings

Motorola's Droid Maxx combines the innovative features found on the Droid Ultra and Moto X with a battery that lasts nearly 10...

By LaptopMag on September 19, 2013

In our short hands-on time with the Maxx, we were impressed by the speed but didn't get a chance to push the phone too much, but given the bragging Motorola did on its custom processor, it should hold up to some strenuous use. The Droid Ultra will...

By Digital Trends on July 23, 2013

Yes there are bigger phones out there, yes there are better phones out there, but if you are on a tight budget and want a decent phone that delivers, this might just be what you are looking...

By Pocket-lint on September 12, 2012

The Motorola Razr Maxx is just last year's Razr, with a larger battery - let's not kid ourselves it's nothing more than that. But I feel that it's a better phone than the Razr, as it feels more comfortable to hold and with more of a...

By IT Pro Portal on June 23, 2012

The Motorola Razr Maxx doesn’t do anything revolutionary from the Motorola Droid Razr, but what it does do is deliver some much needed uptime thanks to its improved battery. While the older Android OS doesn’t do much for the phone, we can...

By Tbreak.com on June 17, 2012

Watch out BlackBerry, there's a new business phone in town – and the Motorola RAZR MAXX has got stamina...

By Stuff on June 01, 2012

Design and buildThe Razr Maxx looks identical to its predecessor, featuring the same glossy black, hard line finish and being made of the same kevlar laced polycarbonate. Notable differences are the device's size and weight, with it measuring...

By The Inquirer on May 29, 2012

100

If you want an Android smartphone with a long-lasting battery then buy a RAZR MAXX...

By Expert Reviews on May 24, 2012

If having a superpowered battery is your priority then the Motorola Razr Maxx is the marathon-running phone you've been waiting for. But if you also value speed and style in a phone, there are slicker devices in the Android and iOS camps vying for...

By CNET UK on May 23, 2012

The Razr Maxx seeks to fix its predecessor's power issues, adding a new super size 3300mAh battery. But a lack of any real changes to its internal components makes the device's design feel...

By V3.co.uk on May 22, 2012

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