Motorola XT910: review, specifications and reviews

In 2011, the smartphone market appeared the thinnest at that time phone - Motorola XT910. These ultra-thin devices were oriented primarily to business users, but quickly gained popularity among ordinary people. What is special about this smartphone? What technical characteristics does he have? Is it actual in 2016?

Receiving and bundling

The smartphone comes in a thin box with a pattern like Kevlar. When you receive it, you get the impression that developers and designers are keen to show how thin and elegant the smartphone was created by them.

The lower part of the box tells about the contents both in a dry technical language, and in a simple literary form.

Inside it, in addition to the device, it is easy to find the network adapter, cable, instructions, warranty card and headphones, which not everyone will like.

Appearance

This smartphone from the American company has absorbed all the best from past models of the company "Motorola", as well as other well-known brands, and concluded in a pleasant design. The Motorola RAZR XT910 attracted with its fineness - 7.1 mm. A large display would not allow designers to reduce the width or height of the smartphone, so the choice fell precisely on the thickness. And now let's find models of smartphones with a thickness of 5 mm, a special structure of the rear cover is fascinating. There is a thickening behind the back. Such an interesting solution helped not to save on quality connectors and camera.

If we are talking about the back of the Motorola XT910, the manufacturer proudly declares that it is made of Kevlar fiber - the material used to produce bulletproof vests. Of course, it is not worth checking the device with a pistol shot, but using this material to produce the back of the device means the possibility of increasing the operating time of the device due to its resistance to shocks and scratches. And visually it is perceived by cheers.

Design

Motorola RAZR XT910 is a rectangular smartphone with slightly beveled corners and rounded sides. A silver nameplate with the manufacturer's name is clearly visible from above. It looks nice and stylish, without causing irritation, and complementing the design of the device. In a similar style, the power button and the lock are performed. And if the label has parallel incisions, then the button is made round. Some critics believe that this key does not fit into the overall concept of Motorola XT910, but most do not pay attention to it.

Directly under the nameplate, there is a well-placed enough loud speaker, a light and proximity sensor, a front camera, which we'll talk about later. Below is a slightly recessed display and four touch keys that are highlighted only when the sensor near the speaker sees insufficient light. At the very bottom is a slot for the microphone.

Materials

If you omit the aesthetics, then definitely pay attention to the materials that were used to make the Motorola XT910. At the front is Gorilla Glass - a special tempered glass that is not afraid of falls, and scratches only appear under heavy loads. This means that if suddenly the smartphone is in the same pocket with keys and small change, the damage will be minimal. As mentioned before, the battery covers the lid of Kevlar fibers not only for beauty. It has a practical purpose. And if you take into account that all this is kept on the case (or, as some say, the frame) of stainless steel, it appears that this smartphone is made for those who do not sit still, but leads an active lifestyle. Yes, and the possibility of dirtying the phone reduces to almost zero, since leaving fingerprints on such a cover is a very difficult task!

Thanks to the non-separable design, rigid frame and the right proportions, the strength of the phone does not cause any problems. On torsion, the smartphone is very cruel, does not lyuftit and does not emit any third-party sounds. Of course, it pleases. Some, however, a little annoying thought that the individual parts of the body are made of plastic. But there are not so many such elements, therefore it is impossible to attribute this factor to weighty drawbacks, because such a decision had a positive effect on ergonomics. About it and talk.

Ease of use

To say that the phone is perfectly in your hand, you can not, because for such a "landing" you need a rather large palm. But in any case, the phone is convenient to use. How is it shown?

• Buttons. Just below the power key is the volume rocker. Made of different materials, the buttons not only give the device a special charm, but also help to avoid mistakes when using them. And thanks to the fact that all the keys protrude a little above the body, they are easy to detect blindly.
• Connectors. Since the phone is not foldable, a SIM card and an additional memory card can be inserted with the opposite side of the buttons. The special connector is covered with hard plastic and almost invisible. As for the other controls, they are located on top of the device, from the butt. There you can find a standard audio jack 3.5 mm, micro-HDMI and micro-USB.
• Forms. The back of the device has a ledge on which the speaker is located, a noise canceling microphone and a camera, but it's not even about functionality. When the device falls into the hands, the upper lip rests nicely over the index finger. This is not only convenient for shooting, but also an additional fixation of the smartphone in the hand.
• Feel. The entire side surface is made of soft-touch plastic, which means that the device will not slide even in a wet hand. Kevlar part of the smartphone feels like a mixture of rubber and soft-touch, so the phone is tactile on all sides.
• Purity. The smartphone on each side has a special coating, which is an impeccable protection against dirt, without collecting fingerprints and dust.

Battery

You want to stay connected constantly, and for this it is important to know what the actual volume of the battery is in the smartphone. As for the Motorola XT910, a battery of 1,780 mA will allow you to use the phone for about 25 hours with the music player turned on.

In general, the resource consumption depends on what applications are on the smartphone and work in the background. Some note that the capacity of their batteries with continuous operation of the device was enough for several days. To what extent such reviews are true, it is unfortunately impossible to check. But what is known thoroughly: the phone can work without recharging for at least a day.

In the Motorola XT910, the battery is an immovable part of the smartphone, and in case of a malfunction, you will need to go to a service center. But if you do not think about breakdowns, the lack of a cover that covers the battery makes the device stronger and protects against squeaks and backlash. This design is durable and reliable.

Display

It can not be said that the display evokes delight. This is an average matrix of PenTile diagonal of 4.3 inches. The type of screen itself is Super OLED or AMOLED with a resolution of 540 by 960 pixels, a density of 256.7 dots per inch and a 24-bit color gamut. Such parameters give a good image without a loose structure. As a budget device, the smartphone has something to show.

As stated earlier, the screen is covered with tempered glass Gorilla Glass, which protects it from cracks and scratches. Moreover, this coating excellently repels dirt and grease. What does this mean for you? After a conversation, active use or simple wearing in your pocket, the screen will still remain clean.

As for brightness, it is quite enough to work both in the office or at home, and for outdoor use in all weather conditions.

Sound

In addition to the fact that the music on the Motorola RAZR MAXX XT910 the characteristics of the battery allow you to listen for a long time, so also the sound system gives you the opportunity to do it qualitatively.

One of the two built-in audio players has a special design that can pull photos of covers and group images from the Web. He is able to download texts and some information about the track. He also works quickly and easily with the radio. You can manage it through a locked screen.

Despite the fact that the device is a mono speaker, its sound is quite clean and loud. Ringtone or just music will be heard both in a quiet house, and in a noisy metro. In the settings you can not only put on the call you liked the track, but also adjust its sound both in loudness, and in the component of the bass and so on.

Camera

This, perhaps, is the disadvantage of the Motorola XT910. A review of the camera shows that the images are often somewhat pale and dark. Exposure, which is accustomed to attribute to the merits, in this smartphone is not optimal, and autofocusing works the way it wants. The device is configured independently so that there is a minimum of "illuminated" areas. And it would seem, it's wonderful, but the camera, instead of aligning the image with the light side, automatically makes it dark, taking away the colors. Even the sunny weather does not save the situation.

Now about the characteristics. Photographing on the main camera, you can do both 8-megapixel pictures, and lower quality. The front device is just 1.3 megapixels.

The camera allows you to take simple panoramic shots, as well as a series of photos from six frames in just over one second.

Video

On the video problems with autofocus and exposure are not felt. The camera shoots in FullHD, and the resulting image on the big screen looks quite good. The sound can be recorded both in mono mode and in stereo. The resolution of the camera is 30 frames per second.

A pleasant bonus is a system of wind suppression and "concert" and "balance" modes. And the built-in diode flash makes it possible to shoot video in the dark.

Still there is such function, as audio modes, having tuned which you can record video with the most different sound.

Some praise the stabilization of the image, but practice has shown that the differences in the picture created with this function and without it are barely perceptible.

In order to take a photo and shoot a video, the device has two different widgets. It is very convenient and practical.

Performance

Declared in Motorola RAZR XT910 specifications allow you to think about its acquisition, even now, several years after its release. Its heart is a dual-core Cortex-A9 TI OMAP 4430 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. The processor model - Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 has established itself as a fairly multitasking and fast system.

Initially, the device was "Android 2.3.5", but over time it was updated to 4.4. Can it be updated to the latest version - the question is one. However, as the software for Motorola XT910 4PDA offer even "Android 6.0"! Official modern software, alas, no.

Memory

To understand why everyone is paying attention to the amount of RAM, it's worth remembering one simple fact. Which one? In fact, this is a special storage, fast memory of the device, which stores all sorts of dynamic data and executable programs. This indicator has a very strong effect on multitasking, the speed at which different applications run and the tabs will be transitioned in the browser. Therefore, it is very important not only to know how much RAM is in the device, but also not to confuse it with the built-in significance in the smartphone.

In the Motorola XT910, the characteristics in this regard are as follows:

• The operative memory is 1 gigabyte.
• Built-in - 16 gigabytes.
• Additional memory up to 32 gigabytes.

RAM is quite enough to work with 3, and sometimes even 5 programs. But what is the built-in memory and how is it spent? This is the place that stores all the data, for example, music, video or photos. In addition to personal data, 3.5 gigabytes are allocated for programs and part for system information. But what if this memory is not enough?

For such purposes, the device on the left side of the SIM card has a connector for microSD. Its size should not exceed 32 gigabytes. In order for the phone to work more stable Motorola XT910, it is recommended to put the card on 16 gigabytes.

Communication and Russification

The phone supports two communication protocols - GSM and UMTS. But the problem can be quite different. Since this smartphone is from America and should not be sold in Russia, very often it does not provide Russian. And here the main question to the Motorola RAZR XT910 is how to Russify this miracle of engineering thought?

Some craftsmen download the MoreLocale program, which allows you to change the language. But there is one drawback - the Russian language is only the interface language of the smartphone. How to be?

The problem is solved by the lack of official software. How is this possible? It's simple: all custom firmware often contains root-rights, which allow access to some system functions. It is choosing the necessary firmware, you can not only install the design you like, but also fully Russify the device!

However, here everything is not so simple in the Motorola RAZR XT910. Recipe failure - an error that may occur when trying to install a defective or damaged firmware. Faced with this, just return to the recovery and select Normal Boot. Then everything will go like clockwork.

Among other things, the smartphone has Bluetooth version 4.0 and Wi-Fi module. Also you should not forget about GPS and GLONASS.

Interface

The very inclusion of the device looks very impressive - flawless animation and quite a loud musical accompaniment. In fact, the interface of the Motorola MAXX XT910 is not only functional, but also stylish enough. In what way is this expressed?

First of all, it is worth mentioning five desktops. Switching between them is accompanied by unobtrusive animation. On each you can arrange a large number of widgets, which are easy to put in the necessary order and design. The status bar helps you quickly access all the necessary switches.

Applications should be discussed separately. It's not about the standard set of programs, but about the features of the Motorola XT910. The review should start with Smart Actions, an application that can program a smartphone for certain actions. For example, at certain times, change the sound mode or rearrange the ringtone.

It is interesting to look at the lock screen with different sliders in order to simply remove the lock, switch the sound mode or enter the camera. Convenient, is not it?

Inside the smartphone is one of the most successful shells - this is the branded launcher "Motorola". It is pleasant to the eyes and easy to use. An addition to a number of related programs can rightfully be considered your own virtual cloud.

Feature

The Motorola XT910 features will do the impossible! Built-in microHDMI connector allows you to connect your smartphone to a TV or monitor. This means that when you connect, you get a PC on the "Android".

Here is just a brief description of the Motorola XT910. Whether it is worth taking this smartphone, you decide. Judging by the reviews, you can make a short list of advantages and disadvantages.

disadvantages

Of the shortcomings, you can safely call the lack of stock firmware in Russian. But as mentioned above, we solve this issue.

The second defect of the developers of "Motorola" can be called cameras. The image turns out qualitative if you take a long time to take pictures and take pictures of nearby objects. But in this case, the photos will not have rich colors, and as you know, photos are appreciated precisely because of their ability to convey the brightness and atmosphere of the imprinted.

An unremarkable display can not be considered a disadvantage, but it is also difficult to attribute it to the number of advantages.

And the last thing that somewhat frustrates users is the plastic parts, which are quite easy to scratch. To avoid such trouble, some recommend buying a cover or bumper.

Advantages

The main advantages of this smartphone are many design and sound. The phone is pleasantly in the hand, does not play when used. This is a thin, stylish smartphone with office design and bright content. Moreover, the phone is strong and reliable - Kevlar, hot glass, a powerful battery. A fairly high rates of operational and built-in memory also do honor to this gadget.

When you receive a smartphone, many noted that it's just nice to look at. Its slightly beveled edges fascinate, and the nameplate emphasizes the status. The phone looks expensive and stylish in both men's and women's palms.

Everyone on the Motorola XT910 review gives the gadget high marks, which indicates how cordless this device was accepted by users. Given how progress is currently moving, it can be concluded that such devices also should not develop rapidly. However, this model still has a crazy popularity. This is made possible by the fact that a powerful processor is getting along perfectly well with both old versions of Android and newer ones.

This model was one of the first successful attempts to acquaint the world with the Android system. Manufacturers surprisingly were able to combine and balance everything that is so necessary for a modern person. There is nothing superfluous in it. All internal content is simple and understandable. And the branded shell Blur just blew up the world of technology!