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Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX
85
Engadget
Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
85

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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Engadget Review

If you're a power user, you'll have no choice but to go with the RAZR Maxx's superb battery.

Pros
  • Spectacular battery lifeThinner than most comparable smartphonesPerforms as well as original Droid RAZR
Cons
  • Slap in the face to RAZR early adoptersNo improvements in the PenTile qHD display Offered at $100 premium over RAZR
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Scores

Engadget

85
 

User Reviews

100
Kempsterx5
The best phone Motorola has put out to date, this will set the path that other...read more
90
agill
Have been using my RAZR MAXX (which I won in a giveaway contest... courtesy...read more
100
juliegnh
Have had the phone for about a week. A welcome relief to the surprising drain...read more
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82
Average Critic Score

Reception and call quality

67
 

Display

67
 

Battery life

100
 

Camera

73
 

Ease of use

56
 

Design and form factor

71
 

Portability (size / weight)

80
 

Media support

60
 

Durability

97
 

Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)

44
 

How It Stacks Up

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Xperia Z5

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HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

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84
 

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81
 

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79
 
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87
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How It Stacks Up

LG
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LG

G Pro 2

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88
 

Critic

81
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

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80
 

Critic

80
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
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One (M9)

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84
 

Critic

81
 

User

79
 
Motorola Moto
87
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User

90
 
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