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Cellular Phone's review of the Motorola Droid Maxx
original version, submitted Sep 23, 2013, 3:54 PM:
My review of the Droid Maxx (2013) phone for Verizon Wireless.
I recently upgraded to the Droid Maxx about two weeks ago. I previously owned the Droid Razr Maxx HD, which I loved despite its flaws.
Here is my take on the new Droid Maxx:
Display: Huge compared to the Droid Razr Maxx HD, which I will from here on refer to as DRMHD. Screen is bright, very rich in color, and the pixel density is decent enough compared to its competition.
The display is very responsive and easy to use. Even though I upgraded from 4.7" to 5" I feel like I have a much larger display. This is largely due to the fact that the navigation/home keys were moved below the display, instead of being a part of the display like they were on the DRMHD.
Battery: I squeeze out two full days of use with some juice to spare, if I use my phone moderately, dim the brightness, and turn off background data, bluetooth, wifi, etc. Best battery life of any smartphone, hands down. The 3500 mAh battery will get any power-user through one whole day.
Hardware: Sleek, slim, beatiful, and it feels solid. I keep my phone in an Otterbox case, but for those of you who don't need the protection, this phone is well-built to last. I love the Kevlar backing that this model has, very smooth to the touch, but not slippery like the Ultra.
JellyBean: For the most part, JellyBean runs smoothly on this device. I have very few moments where things slow for a second (mostly due to data), but this phone runs far better than my DRMHD. Everyone is synced well, hardware and software wise, so it really is a solid performer.
Reception/Call Quality: The phone holds on to a signal better than my DRMHD, and the call quality is excellent. Very clear reception.
Camera: Ok this is where I have complaints. the front facing camera sucks. It darkens everything and gives everything a yellowed color. The rear camera is better, but not as good as the competition's. I actually think the DRMHD has a better front and rear camera.
Overall, I love this phone and I recommend it!
edited Sep 23, 2013, 3:55 PM to read:
My review of the Droid Maxx (2013) phone for Verizon Wireless.
I recently upgraded to the Droid Maxx about two weeks ago. I previously owned the Droid Razr Maxx HD, which I loved despite its flaws.
Here is my take on the new Droid Maxx:
Display: Huge compared to the Droid Razr Maxx HD, (DRMHD) Screen is bright, very rich in color, and the pixel density is decent enough compared to its competition.
The display is very responsive and easy to use. Even though I upgraded from 4.7" to 5" I feel like I have a much larger display. This is largely due to the fact that the navigation/home keys were moved below the display, instead of being a part of the display like they were on the DRMHD.
Battery: I squeeze out two full days of use with some juice to spare, if I use my phone moderately, dim the brightness, and turn off background data, bluetooth, wifi, etc. Best battery life of any smartphone, hands down. The 3500 mAh battery will get any power-user through one whole day.
Hardware: Sleek, slim, beatiful, and it feels solid. I keep my phone in an Otterbox case, but for those of you who don't need the protection, this phone is well-built to last. I love the Kevlar backing that this model has, very smooth to the touch, but not slippery like the Ultra.
JellyBean: For the most part, JellyBean runs smoothly on this device. I have very few moments where things slow for a second (mostly due to data), but this phone runs far better than my DRMHD. Everyone is synced well, hardware and software wise, so it really is a solid performer.
Reception/Call Quality: The phone holds on to a signal better than my DRMHD, and the call quality is excellent. Very clear reception.
Camera: Ok this is where I have complaints. the front facing camera sucks. It darkens everything and gives everything a yellowed color. The rear camera is better, but not as good as the competition's. I actually think the DRMHD has a better camera.
Overall, I love this phone and I recommend it!
edited Sep 24, 2013, 9:19 PM to the current version:
My review of the Droid Maxx (2013) phone for Verizon Wireless.
I recently upgraded to the Droid Maxx about two weeks ago. I previously owned the Droid Razr Maxx HD, which I loved despite its flaws.
Here is my take on the new Droid Maxx:
I LOVE GOOGLE NOW VOICE COMMANDS!
You can command the Droid Maxx without touching it, even when it’s asleep and just out of reach. Use voice commands to get GPS directions or open a Mobile Hotspot. The ultra-low-power notification system displays alerts so you can avoid constantly waking your phone. The iPhone cannot even do this!
Display: Huge. Screen is bright, very rich in color, and the pixel density is decent enough compared to its competition.
The display is very responsive and easy to use.
Battery: I squeeze out two full days of use with some juice to spare, if I use my phone moderately, dim the brightness, and turn off background data, bluetooth, wifi, etc. Best battery life of any smartphone, hands down. The 3500 mAh battery will get any power-user through one whole day.
Hardware: Sleek, slim, beatiful, and it feels solid. I keep my phone in an Otterbox case, but for those of you who don't need the protection, this phone is well-built to last. I love the Kevlar backing that this model has, very smooth to the touch, but not slippery like the Ultra.
JellyBean: For the most part, JellyBean runs smoothly on this device. I have very few moments where things slow for a second (mostly due to data), but this phone runs very well. Everything is synced well, hardware and software wise, so it really is a solid performer.
Reception/Call Quality: The phone holds on to a signal better than my DRMHD, and the call quality is excellent. Very clear reception.
Camera: Ok this is where I have complaints. the front facing camera sucks. It darkens everything and gives everything a yellowed color. The rear camera is better, but not as good as the competition's.
Overall, I love this phone and I recommend it!
