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Motorola Droid Bionic review

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7.9/10
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The Motorola Droid Bionic currently has an Informr score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 25 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Built to run on Verizon's 4G LTE network, the Motorola Droid Bionic is nothing short of a processing monster. Featuring a 4.3 inch, 540 x 960 resolution touchscreen display, the Bionic blasts through tasks and web pages with its dual-core processor and 512MB of DDR2 RAM.

The Bionic offers an 8MP camera with dual LED flash, a second .3MP camera for video calling, HD video record, and HDMI output so you can jack your phone into your television.

Add an MP3 player, native access to Facebook, Picasa and Twitter, GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and you have a truly advanced mobile device that also makes phone calls.

Still more goodies include a 3.5mm headset jack, multiple-colored service lights, and expandable memory via microSD/microSDHC.

All told, the Motorola Droid Bionic is packed with power, functionality and a full menu of the most popular features available.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.3"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1735 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping

Consumers found the powerful and sleek Motorola Droid Bionic extremely intuitive to use, making it our top pick for a Verizon handset. It was easy to find all the apps, and the casing and battery were simple to remove. The phone boasts a strong battery life and a high-quality 4.3-inch qHD display. I...

- Good Housekeeping team, Good Housekeeping
Pocketables
Pocketables

It may not be a headline maker, and it's certainly no longer at the top of the spec list, but the Droid Bionic still delivers a compelling performance. The combination of a surprisingly fast and stable Gingerbread build and very solid (if a bit cumbersome) hardware makes for quite a solid performer....

- Aaron Orquia , Pocketables
Top Ten Reviews
Top Ten Reviews

The Motorola Droid Bionic is a great touch phone for anyone looking for the ability to remotely access other computers or stream files. While there is a bit of lag time with the shutter on the built-in camera, it will still take great photos. This phone is bound to make almost anyone happy.

- Top Ten Reviews Team, Top Ten Reviews
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The DROID BIONIC is the best Android smartphone available from Verizon Wireless - for the moment, at least. Its combination of fast speed and blistering network performance can't be beat by any other phone in the carrier's lineup. However, it is not without its faults, as the camera leaves quite a b...

- Dan Seifert , MobileBurn
Brighthand
Brighthand

The Motorola Droid Bionic is a stone cold killer. Killer features, and a murderous pricetag, particularly if you want to take full advantage of it. If you don't insist on a keyboard, it's got just about every feature you could possibly ask for in a smartphone. And when coupled with it's optional acc...

- Adama D. Brown, Brighthand


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Motorola backs up the Droid Bionic with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Droid Bionic 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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Screen Size
4.3"

The Motorola Droid Bionic's screen size is 4.3 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Tegra Dual-Core 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1735mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 1735 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 8.5 days standby time.

Droid Bionic Specs

Overview
Release Date September 8, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Tegra Dual-Core 1 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.88 W/kg
Body: 0.94 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EV-DO Rev. A, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
3x digital
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
VGA
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 1735 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 8.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Unknown
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.6 x 6.7 x 1.4 cm (5 x 2.6 x 0.6 in)
Weight 152 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Yahoo, Windows Live
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Swype
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC
Video Playback Formats: 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: Document Viewer
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola XT865

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