The difference between the two phones lie in two things: the size and weight; and battery life. The weight of the RAZR is 4.48 ounce while the Maxx weighs 5.11 ounces. The RAZR is also slimmer at 7.1mm against the Maxx which measures 8.99mm, at its thinnest point. The 1.9mm difference was made to accommodate a bigger battery.

Further, while the battery of Maxx is its major difference against RAZR, the battery life may be the huge thing that sets it apart from RAZR, and perhaps against the rest of mobile phones in the market today.

Maxx has a 3,300mAh battery built inside. Test shows that the Maxx lasted 16.5 hours of continuous playing of videos while RAZR lasts for only nine hours. Tests also show that the Maxx can last two days with moderate use. What is impressive with Maxx is that Motorola was able to pack that kind of battery power in a very slim case. Further, there is no phone in the market today that can match this kind of battery life.

Droid RAZR Maxx is released under Verizon for $300 with a two-year commitment.

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The Droid 4 is an extremely slim phone at half an inch of thickness, but it packs a lot of power with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processing unit, 16GB of storage with up to 32GB support with a microSD card, 1GB of RAM, and Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) with the potential for an Ice Cream Sandwich update. Aside from its hard drive, the phone also has a slide-out QWERTY backlit keyboard 4-inch qHD scratch-resistant display, water-repellent nanocoating, a 1080p-capable camera, Mirror Mode, FIPS 140-2 encryption for email, contacts and the calendar, MotoCast for web sharing and 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot support to connect to a maximum of 8 different WiFi-capable devices.

Verizon also adds that there are a lot of accessories that are compatible with the Droid 4. While there’s no comprehensive list, Verizon names Motorola’s 100 and 500 Pro Lapdocks, HD Mounts, HD Stations and vehicle mounts as a few of them.

As the phone has been announced on CES week, its only fitting that it will be on display in both Motorola and Verizon booths for the duration of the event for guests to ogle the 0.5-inch wonder. Being able to have some hands-on time with the Motorola Droid 4 might be enough to satisfy Moto fans until Verizon sets down a definite date for its various stores to start selling the phone.

Both the Droid 3 and Droid 4 pose some unique physical features to start things off. The only difference in front is that the Droid 4’s edges have been shaved off as compared to the Droid 3’s box like look. It is also evident that the Droid 4 has no lower lip; the Droid 3 features this lip with the Verizon logo and act as a grip when going in full QWERTY mode.

The back portion of both devices probably is the dividing line when it comes to their physical uniqueness. The Droid 4 clearly outshines the Droid 3 as has the similarities of the RAZR in both camera and flash location. Both are designed well, but the Droid 4 is up a notch higher and can be seen as a device made for the future.

And as we all know by now, both devices boasts of its physical QWERTY keyboard. In this area, the Droid 4 scores another point because of the fact that it has a backlit keyboard, a flatter surface and a centralized feel as compared to that of the Droid 3.

Both the Droid 3 and Droid 4 are compelling devices to say the least. With only minute details separating the both, it’ll eventually lead to preference and both should also be commended and recommended as well.

A look at its specifications tells that it has similarities with the Droid RAZR except for its keyboard. The Droid 4 has a 4-inch qHD display screen. It sports Android 2.3.5 or Gingerbread for its operating system (OS). As for its processor, it packs a 1.2GHz dual core processor partnered with 1GB of DDR2 RAM. As mentioned earlier, it differentiates itself from the Razr because of its slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The keyboard is in a 5-row format and its edge lit (more or less like the ones in PC). Capturing both stills and videos isn’t that hard as this smartphone has an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash. The front-facing one is high definition (HD) capable and can be conveniently used for video chats. In addition, the smartphone also supports 4G LTE connection which means that files can be transferred more rapidly. Its battery is the 1785 mAH.

Those who are eager to have the Motorola Droid 4 from Verizon will be able to see the phone by December 22. The release date could already be final as we’d be disappointed again if it’s only a rumored release date.

The Droid Xyboard tablets will definitely carry Verizon’s popular 4G LTE network with an added boost coming from a 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. If that’s not enough, both tablets are also mobile hotspots that can share up to eight WiFi enabled devices. It can also be used as a universal remote control, thanks to its Dijit application, complete with electronic guides for TV, Blu-Ray Disc, DVRs and pretty much any electronic devices that use a remote control.

Both tablets will also be equipped with In Plane Switching (IPS), a 1.3 megapixel front camera, a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and auto focus capability and supports Google Mobile Services like Gmail, YouTube and Google Books.

As reported, both the Droid Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 falls under the Android 3.2 Honeycomb but it will be upgraded to a much better Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, including the Droid Razr, as well. One last thing: expect both Droid Xyboards to give you up to 12Mbps of Internet speed. Upload will range from 2 to 5Mbps.

In closing, both Droid Xyboards will be available online this month depending on the model:

• Droid Xyboard 10.1: 16GB is at $529.99, 32GB $629.99 and 64GB for $729.99
• Droid Xyboard 8.2: 16GB is at $429.99 and 32GB for $529.99

On the other hand, the Droid Razr will also be out this month at $299.99, in a “flashy new white” color. All three devices will come with a new two year customer agreement. You may visit Verizon’s site for more details and data plan information

Just to highlight what it offers, the Droid 4 has a 4-inch qHD display that has Gorilla Glass protection (they say that it is like the RAZR but only differs due to its smaller screen and keyboard). Typing messages or email is made easier with its 5-row slideout keyboard which is in QWERTY format (the keys are side-lit or edge-lit so to speak). As for its operating system (OS), it runs on Android 2.3 or Gingerbread.

Orchestrating the show underneath all is a 1.2GHz dual-core processor that pairs with a RAM of 1GB. Capturing images is supported by an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that has 1080p video recording capability while being high definition. What is a plus for this handset is its 4G LTE connectivity. Battery is the 1785mAH one.

Verizon would be carrying said smartphone and it is expected to be out by December 8. If its keyboard though is too small for your hands, there are rumors that it will perfectly pair with Motorola’s Lapdock 100, Lapdock 500 Pro and a wireless keyboard (with a trackpad). We’re still awaiting for price folks.

It will be a 9.8mm-thin smartphone with Gingerbread and 800Mhz Qualcomm MSM7227A CPU inside. It also features HSPA (7.2Mbps), WCDMA (900/2100), and quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) radios in addition to the 3.5mm audio jack, USB 2.0 HS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity options. The Android 2.3 device has a dimension of 117.7 x 60.5 x 9.85 mm, weights 123.6g, a display that measures 4-inches (480×854 FWVGA) and a thickness of 9.8mm which easily fits on jeans. Supported Audio and Video formats are MPEG4, rmvb, Divx, H.263, H.264; AMR, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, WAV.

The smartphone has a large screen and sleek look and sports a Moto Switch UI. Its externals feature a front-facing VGA shooter and one at the back in 8Mp. It is also packed with HSDPA 7.2M/HSUPA 5.76Mbps and 1GB ROM/512MB RAM that supports up to 32GB microSD card. It is equipped with a 1390mAh battery and comes in ultra white and licorice colors.

The Motorola XT615 is a collaborative effort of both Motorola Mobility and Taiwan Telecom aiming to give prominence to its style and technology. Interested buyers will surely be excited to find out that a special rate for this handset. Availability is set for mid-December exclusive for Taiwan mobile and would retail at NTD $10,900 ($360).

Verizon has confirmed that it will be officially releasing Motorola’s new super thin device called Droid Razr. Apparently, this new smartphone will be officially released on November 11, 2011 (at 11:11 am, to be exact!). It seems that Motorola really wants its launch date to be extra special and quite memorable. According to Verizon, they have chosen this date to celebrate the launch of the original Motorola Droid.

So what can we expect in the new Droid Razr? Well, as we all know, the Razr brand has been in the market for quite some time now and has always been known because of its thin profile and aluminum construction. However, it has also been known to be quite expensive as well. While Droid has always been associated with Verizon, Motorola decided to make us of the Razr brand once again hoping that it will take center stage, again. Let us take a closer look at the new Droid Razr.

This new smartphone is only 7.1 mm thick and made up of a stunning combination of aluminum, Kevlar and Gorilla glass. It has a 4.3-inch (960 x 540 qHD) super AMOLED screen and equipped with an 8-megapixel camera that can capture 1080p video with a single LED Flash and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera.

Well, its form factor is really something that a lot of Motorola fans are getting excited about. And the best thing about this phone is that it is splash proof, which means that it will not be damaged even if it gets wet. However, it is also quite noticeable that there is no bezel around its front anymore.

The Droid Razr is powered by 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor and runs on Android Ginger bread OS along with other specs including HDMI port, micro USB, physical buttons, micro SD support (comes with 16GB card), 8GB internal storage and 1780 mAh battery good for 8.5 days.

Check out its pros and cons:

Pros:

• Slim and stylish design
• Relatively good performance
• Nice CPU performance

Cons:

• Non-removable battery unit
• Flashy UI customizations

Overall, the new Motorola Droid Razr might not be the best phone out there, its solid performance and build quality makes it stand out as a tough contender in the industry. The handset will be available through Big Red’s outlets later this month for $300 (with a 2-year contract). Is it worth buying? Well, if you don’t mind the few aesthetic issues we mentioned and shell out 300 bucks right away, Yes, definitely.

The Motokey Social is a phone made especially for people who use their phones to connect to friends and interact with different people using their social networking sites. This is very convenient for them as it has a QWERTY keypad and a 2.4-inch touchscreen display with a 320 x 240 resolution—big enough for viewing all sites. It also has a Facebook key so you can access it in just one click.

For the inner specs, you have 3 megapixel camera, 910 mAh battery, MIDP 2.0 web browser, FM radio, Bluetooth 2.1, a RAM of 64MB, a ROM of 128MB, a Micro USB and a 3.5mm headset jack. Despite being a social network phone, the networks is more of the GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE Class 10, 802.11b, 802.11g, WCDMA 850/1900, than the 4G LTE or HSPA+ connectivity. Plus, it has its own operating system instead of the iOS or Android.

The price for the Motorola Motokey Social is still unknown as well as the release date, but this could be a phone to look forward to—especially for social networking junkies out there.

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The Droid RAZR by Motorola sports a 4.3-inch qHD Super Amoled display capable of 960×540 pixel resolution. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Nexus sports a quite larger screen having a 4.65-inch curved glass HD super Amoled that gives off 1280×720 pixels resolution. In terms of their processor, both smartphones have 1.2GHz dual-core processor except that the RAZR has OMAP 4430 compared to the OMAP 4460 inside the Nexus. Correspondingly, RAM is the same for the two having 1GB each.

The operating systems (OS) tell a different story as the Nexus runs on Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich while the RAZR is on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Both have dual cameras with Droid RAZR having the slight edge on the primary camera (rear camera) as it is 8-megapixels compared to the 5-megapixel in Nexus. In terms of memory storage, both can accommodate 16 to 32GB. Another thing that separates these handsets is NFC functionality as this feature is only present in the Nexus.

Of course price is a deciding and crucial factor whenever buying. The RAZR retails for $299 (on contract) while the Nexus price hasn’t been given yet.