Motorola DROID X2
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Motorola DROID X2 Overview
The Motorola Droid X2 is the successor to the original and hugely popular Motorola Droid X for Verizon Wireless. The original DROID kicked off the madness, the Droid X offered awesomeness with a larger and touch-screen only display, and now the Droid X2 continues the trend. Although it only offers marginal upgrades from the first DROID X, they're welcome additions to a phone that already has huge popularity.
The Droid X2 has a huge and beautiful 4.3-inch screen with a wonderful 960 by 540 qHD display. It's powered by a 1GHz dual core processor from NVIDIA and with 1GB of RAM, the Droid X2 is pretty darn powerful. It's got an 8MP camera with dual LED flash, records video in 720p HD, and an HDMI connection adds to the multimedia experience.
Unfortunately, the Droid X2 does not support Verizon's 4G LTE network and if you're wondering, there also isn't a secondary front facing camera. That being said, the upgrades to the phone's power and display are both noticeable and enjoyable. Expect the "X" franchise to continue.
Motorola DROID X2 Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Candybar |
| AKA: | ? |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 2011/05/19 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 5.47 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 inches |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 960 x 540 (qHD) |
| Size: | 4.3-inch |
| Type: | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Camera | |
| Video: | 720p @ 30 fps |
| Flash: | Dual-LED |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 8MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB: | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | 2.1 with EDR |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 b,g,n |
| HDMI: | microHDMI (Type D) |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Radio: | FM |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1540 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 2.3 |
| Internal Memory: | 8GB |
| External Memory: | MicroSD (up to 32GB) |
| RAM: | 1GB |
| Processor: | 1GHz Dual-core, NVIDIA Tegra 2 |
Motorola DROID X2 Reviews
Phandroid "The Motorola DROID X2 might be the second handset in Verizon’s Android lineup with an ‘X’ in its name, but it’s the first to feature a dual-core processor."
CNET "The lack of 4G will be a turnoff for some, but the Motorola Droid X2's fast performance and good battery life make it one of Verizon's most solid Android phones."
Engadget "Now it's back with a new name, or a revised one at least, the Motorola Droid X2 offering the same basic design as its predecessor but packing a lot more heat on the inside -- a dual-core dose of Tegra 2, to be specific."
Android Police "The original DROID X was, by most accounts, a great device. And now, nearly a year later, we have the DROID X2, which takes the same shell as the original but with a seemingly substantial spec-bump to fill it."
Droid-Life "The original DROIDX has a special place in our hearts, so it’s going to take some major upgrades in order for this DROIDX2 to stand a chance."
Ubergizmo "The changes are mostly internal, most notably with the use of a better qHD display -the best resolution for Android phones today- and an NVIDIA Tegra 2 SoC that powers the handset."
Pocket Now "A little less than a year ago Motorola introduced the Droid X for Verizon. The Droid X had a large form factor and was quite the contender in the smartphone arena."
Gotta Be Mobile "You know the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” Well, Motorola and Verizon apparently had that phrase posted all over their offices when mulling over ideas for the successor to the original Motorola Droid X because the Motorola Droid X2 is a splitting image of its older brother."
Slash Gear "Now comes the Motorola DROID X2, boosting screen resolution and throwing in a second processor core, but wrapped up in the same sober suit. Has the company done enough to keep the DROID X2 topical, or is this sequel a flop?"
Techno Buffalo "The Motorola Droid X2 gets a dual-core processor, which aided overall speed and multimedia performance, but we also get an improved 4.3-inch qHD screen—a display we’re seeing on the high-end devices of today."
PCMag "The Motorola Droid X2 is big, beautiful, and powerful, but it's missing the high-speed network access it needs to lead Verizon's smartphone pack."
Laptop Mag The Motorola Droid X2 has a sharper screen and a much faster processor than the original Droid X, but it lacks 4G and doesn't last as long on a charge.
PCWorld "With a gorgeous display and dual-core power, the Droid X2 won't disappoint gamers or multimedia addicts, but video capture is terrible and you don't get 4G data speeds."
BGR "The Motorola DROID X2 ups the DROID X in almost every way possible. Instead of a single core 1GHz CPU, the DROID X2 features a dual-core 1GHz processor."
Motorola DROID X2 Pictures
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Motorola DROID X2 Videos
Motorola Droid X2 by Techno BuffaloNice hands on video showing stats and form factor, etc... of the Droid X2.
Motorola DROID X2 News
[Update]: the OTA is, in fact, only going out to those who signed up for the soak test. A soak test is also going out to DROID 3 users. Neither, as you might imagine, is Ice Cream Sandwich. If you’re in Motorola’s test program and you have either of these devices unrooted, be sure to [...]
DROID X2 Over-The-Air Update Being Pushed Out – Brings Bug Fixes And Google Security Patch Motorola DROID X2 users should be expecting a 35MB over-the-air update hitting their device in the coming days. Software version 1.3.418.MB870 is being pushed out and will bring the usual set of bug fixes, a little added bloatware and some kind of “Google security patch.” If you’ve been holding out, waiting for Android 4.0, it’s [...]
Motorola DROID X2 Soak Test to Begin Soon The Motorola DROID X2 is the latest device in a round of soak tests ad OTAs going out for Motorola phones on Verizon. Of course, we never know what these soak tests may bring before official information is released but we can probably rule Ice Cream Sandwich out. If history is anything to go by, [...]
Verizon Wireless Sale: Droid 3, X2, Incredible 2 And Charge Only $10 – Rhyme Free Verizon Wireless is having a few sales over on their site for the next couple of days. In what could be seen as an attempt to clear out their existing stock of their 3G smartphones, the Motorola DROID 3, Motorola DROID X2, HTC Droid Incredible 2 and Samsung DROID Charge are all being offered up [...]
Motorola DROID X2 Maintenance Update Now Available OTA It seems Motorola has begun pushing out the latest update for the Motorola DROID X2. The maintenance upgrade brings with it a nice, long list of improvements, enhancements and fixes. Highlights include the keyboard being visible when typing (LOL), improved video quality recording and playback and more. Check out the full list in the image [...]
Motorola Droid X2 Android 2.3.4 Soak Test Rolling Out Now The initial soak test of the Android 2.3.4 update for the Motorola DROID X2 has started, just as we expected it would after Verizon updated their support page with the new firmware version’s changelog. For members of the Motorola Feedback Network who signed up for the test, the update should be making its way to [...]
Droid X2 Support Page Updated with Documentation for Android 2.3.4 Update The leaked Android 2.3.4 build for the Motorola DROID X2 looks to be getting official any day now as Verizon has updated their support page with documentation for firmware version 1.3.380.MB870. Motorola recently got in touch with members of their feedback network in regards to a soak test for the upcoming update, and the appearance [...]
Leaked SBF Suggests Upcoming Droid X2 Soak Test is Android 2.3.4 A somewhat mysterious soak test was announced for the Motorola DROID X2 last week, but little was known about what update to expect next for the Verizon smartphone. Thanks to a leaked SBF file, we are learning that we will likely see Android 2.3.4 as the next official update to the handset. Other than the [...]
DROID X2 SBF for Gingerbread Build Now Available If you’ve been having second thoughts about tinkering with your DROID X2 post-Gingerbread, throw them away – your safety net has arrived. The update’s SBF file has been provided by the gracious members of the XDA community, meaning you might be able to recover from just about any bad software-related issue when running into any [...]
Verizon Support Says DROID X2 Gingerbread Update Out Today, Being Rolled Out in Stages Our friends manning the @VZWSupport Twitter account are back with more (seemingly reliable, this time) information. It’s regarding the DROID X2 Gingerbread’s update. They’ve confirmed that rollouts are beginning in stages over the air today. Go on, I know you want to check that update menu. It would step folks up to Android 2.3 and [...]
Droid X2 Gingerbread Update Rolling Out Now The PDF hitting Verizon’s support page last night was a good sign for owners of the Motorola DROID X2. The very Gingerbread update detailed therein is now live and headed out to handsets, bringing the dual-core X2 up to speed with its single-core predecessor in terms of software build. The update brings everything you’d expect [...]
Verizon Shows Off DROID X2 Gingerbread PDF’s – Gingerbread Update Around the Corner? It’s always fun when I hear of yet another device receiving an Android firmware update and this time we have the Motorola DROID X2. Apparently, everything must have checked out with the “soak test” going on a few weeks ago because Verizon has (update: announced the PDF) on their support page which would lead anyone [...]
DROID X2 Gets 2nd-Init – Custom ROMs Should Be on Their Way The Motorola DROID X2 has finally gotten the same 2nd init support that its older, weaker brother has, which means custom ROMs could be on their way. If you don’t remember, this same breakthrough for the DROID X allowed folks to booth CyanogenMod, a truly custom ROM, onto the device without needing to have a [...]
Motorola Droid X2 Gets its First Custom ROM The first ever custom ROM for the Motorola DROID X2 has been made available in beta form today. The milestone should mark the opening of the homebrewed software floodgates for the dual-core handset from Verizon. The new ROM is coated in a slick, black gloss and features plenty of under-the-hood enhancements, though there is still [...]
New Droid X2 Soak Test Starting Soon, Could it Be Gingerbread? One of our faithful readers has just sent word that Motorola has begun inviting Droid X2 owners to participate in a soak test for an upcoming update for the handset. The details of the update weren’t made available, but unless Moto has a slew of bug fixes headed our way logic tells us it very [...]
Motorola DROID X2 Gets Bootstrapped, Clockwork Mod Recovery Now Available In the first step of many to freeing up a Motorola device, our friend Koush has released a bootstrap method compatible for the Motorola DROID X2. With that comes the ability to install and run a custom recovery. Everyone’s favorite – Clockwork – is also now available and ready to go. Things are looking up [...]
Did Verizon Reject Motorola Gingerbread Updates for Being Overly Buggy? When Verizon’s Droid X received its update to Gingerbread, we hoped it would mean smooth sailing for the rest of the carriers high-end handsets from Motorola on their path to Android 2.3. A Gingerbread “soak test” followed shortly for the Droid 2 Global, but a few weeks later the update has yet to rollout to [...]
Motorola DROID X2 SBF Leaked, Asurion Now Replacing Broken Originals With Sequel Don’t look now, but the DROID X2′s development community is quite pathetic. No, I’m not insulting the folks that are working on it or planning to work on it, I mean that, in the current state of things, there’s little or no reason to root your DROID X2 just yet. Most of the major VZW [...]
Droid X2 Feeling a Bit Bloated? Some Pre-Installed Software Can Be Given the Boot without Root One thing carriers love doing is overloading their new handsets with what has affectionately been dubbed bloatware. This pre-installed software often takes up a lot of precious storage on your new handset and even more often sits collecting virtual dust in your app drawer. This is especially true for game demos, which become useless unless [...]
Amazon Wireless Hosting Verizon Wireless Sale Through June 8th The folks at Amazon have discounted some of Verizon’s latest and most popular phones through June 8th. This isn’t the $0.01 sale we’re waiting for, but you’ll want to jump on some of these devices now if you were waiting for them. One biggie includes the Samsung DROID Charge, a Galaxy S phone that we [...]
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