The DROID Ultra is one of the latest offerings from Motorola. It’s peppy dual-core processor and 5-inch AMOLED display offer plenty of power and beautiful visuals. However, there is one potential problem. Brad Molen of Engadget summed it up best when he said “...we simply can't think of a reason why the Ultra should co-exist with the X at the exact same price.”
Much like the Moto X, the DROID Ultra is solid, fast, takes respectable pictures, supports the latest technologies and has a bountiful battery life. This is largely because it has almost identical hardware apart from slightly larger screen and a different shell. For a slightly larger investment, the DROID MAXX offers all of this plus more storage and wireless charging.
The DROID Ultra is, in both pricing and features, a mid-tier phone. Is this a problem? Depends on your use for the phone. However, Cory Gunther of Android Community sums things up nicely in his review, stating “Yes we’ll see 8-core phones soon, but that’s overkill, to be honest, and this DROID Ultra will have enough power to make 99% of consumers plenty happy. Nuff said.”
The Good: Minimal interface changes from stock Android, all-day battery life, comfortable grip and a large screen.
The Bad: Prone to fingerprints and grime, no microSD support, lack of camera options and poor visibility in direct lighting.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Jamison Cush, BrighthandThe Motorola Droid Ultra is a good phone, bottom line. It's fast, stable, and sports excellent software with fun features. It's also wonderfully designed, with only its glossy build providing pause for consideration. However, the smudge fingerprint magnetism is easily remedied with a case, which wil...
- Jeremiah Rice, Android PoliceThe DROID Ultra is an okay phone. The nearly-stock software is fantastic, and shows hints of greatness in Touchless Control and Active Notifications. It's also both the most sturdy and the thinnest phone I've ever used, which certainly appeals to many potential buyers. Motorola's typically excellent...
- Brad Molen, EngadgetThe Motorola Droid Ultra is a great mid-range phone with lots of compelling features that many potential buyers will find interesting. It does have its negatives, though -- this is essentially a Moto X riddled with Verizon branding, a glossy and fingerprint-prone finish and a nonsensical price. But...
- Armando Rodriguez, Tech HiveThe Motorola Droid Ultra may have all the same features and specs as the Moto X, but the phone lacks the personality it needs to differentiate itself from the crowd.
- Eric M. Zeman, Phone Scoop
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Motorola backs up the DROID Ultra with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your DROID Ultra has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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