I got the galaxy nexus, but I cannot stand the signal issues. I can't use my phone at work while my coworkers laugh at me with full bars and data connection. So I have compared the Droid to my nexus and it does have significantly better reception. So is the Droid razr worth switching from the galaxy nexus?
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I changed from a SGS2 to a RAZR for the same reason. Far better reception and call quality. You won't regret it.
Quadrant scores mean SFA when you can't actually use it for a phone call - which is why we buy them!
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It doesn't have a locked tegra that Motorola won't realese the source code for right? Had the Motorola atrix and it had that issue so not much roms on there.
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also how's the development activity around here? Getting better or on a stand still?
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There is quite a handful of roms over at droidrzr.com... they have a lot of exclusive content for us RAZR owners
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Never seen a or owned a android phone with out removable battery. How does it work out? What if your stuck in bootloop or something what do you do.
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I am also interested how a phone that doesn't have a removable battery works out
No batter has been no problem. Hold down the vol up and power for 8 seconds and it does the same as pulling the battery. There have been 2 new ROMs added for the CDMA version in the last week over at droidrzr.com and both rock.
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No batter has been no problem. Hold down the vol up and power for 8 seconds and it does the same as pulling the battery. There have been 2 new ROMs added for the CDMA version in the last week over at droidrzr.com and both rock.
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So just like iphone (power+home) got it. thanks. OH i saw alot of reviews regarding the battery draining fast. how is it with a custom rom?
I guess ill wait another 10 days and see what happens. Maybe there will be an update to fix the nexus. Or will just get yhe razr maxx or whatever ifs called
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So just like iphone (power+home) got it. thanks. OH i saw alot of reviews regarding the battery draining fast. how is it with a custom rom?
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I'm running the latest infex rom and I'm getting roughly 12 to 14 hours with 40% left and I'm a pretty avid user
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Locked bootloader is huge fail though.
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Locked bootloader is huge fail though.
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Yes it totally is.
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Had both. Returned the nexus and kept the razr.
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Had both. Returned the nexus and kept the razr.
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What made you return the nexus? I personally love the feel and build of it plus its all touch with I like that but the damn signal issues are a great deal beaker for me.
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What made you return the nexus? I personally love the feel and build of it plus its all touch with I like that but the damn signal issues are a great deal beaker for me.
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The nexus felt cheap to me. ICS is coming to the razr soon enough, besides id rather they work all the bugs out before pushing it to the razr. As you stated the signal strength is a problem with the nexus. Also no usb mass storage and no sd card slot factored into my decision. The hardware is basically the same. Also i might be a little bias towards Motorola as every Motorola device ive owned has been top notch.
I am sure many will disagree with me, but I preferred the razr over the nexus.
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The nexus felt cheap to me. ICS is coming to the razr soon enough, besides id rather they work all the bugs out before pushing it to the razr. As you stated the signal strength is a problem with the nexus. Also no usb mass storage and no sd card slot factored into my decision. The hardware is basically the same. Also i might be a little bias towards Motorola as every Motorola device ive owned has been top notch.
I am sure many will disagree with me, but I preferred the razr over the nexus.
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I totally agree with you. Motorola makes some solid phomes. I owned the atrix 4g and I loved it. The last Samsung phone I had was the captivate and it was one horrible esperience. Yellow screens, poor battery life, GPS broken, and many more. The nexus does feel cheap but sits nicely in my hand I can type with one hand with is a big plus. While I tried holding the razor and it felt akward in the hand. I also seen that the phone is too skiny wide to type with one hand. Well we'll see. I'm waiting on the maxxx gonna check it out and make my final decision. Thank you guys for all the answers. Really helped me out.
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I had a Gnex but returned last week. I loved owning an unlocked device (and playing with various roms), but the poor phone radio and battery life killed me. Jumping on the RazrMaxx on Thursday.
It's a real shame about the Razr. I do really like Motorola devices, but without a unlockable bootloader I just can't purchase it. ICS on my Nexus S has spoiled me.
My RAZR has had great battery life...much better than my wife's iPhone 4. I like the Verizon network so unlocking isn't a concern here. I agree the thinness of the phone was awkward but I put an otter box on anything over 199.00 lol But I can't say I would switch if i already had either the Nexus or RAZR. Too much of a hassle. Hope you enjoy whatever you choose.
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Hey I just got on Verizon for the gal nexus and I want to know if any of you guys considered the gnex instead of the razr or even went as far as trading your galaxy nexus for a razr. Just currious cause gnex isn't as "super" as u thought although a great device none the less
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Too many issues with the nexus.
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Razr for sure
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Hey I just got on Verizon for the gal nexus and I want to know if any of you guys considered the gnex instead of the razr or even went as far as trading your galaxy nexus for a razr. Just currious cause gnex isn't as "super" as u thought although a great device none the less
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Went for the Razr after seven days of Nexus testing. Mostly due to brighter screen, SD card slot, camera and battery.
/Per
Same here, first had the Razr then the GN. One week with the GN was enough, got the Razr again, better all round device.
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Well, I buy the phones....so yeah...n RAZR was my first choice. Ive been buying every phone in the franchise since the V3
I initially wanted the nexus, but Hort tired if all the delays and got the razr. And I have to say, I liked it better then what the galaxy nexus sounds like. I'm impressed with how solid the phone feels. After coming from the thunderbolt. The features of the razr I like better and we won't have to wait to long to get ice cream sandwich.
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I had the GSM galaxy nexus and now I have the GSM Droid razr
-Pros (galaxy nexus)
Ice cream sandwich
Better battery life
The best or one of the best looking phones in the smartphone industry
Panoramic setting for camera
NFC
Super amoled HD
Front facing 2mp camera
-Cons
5mp camera
Soft speaker
Signal issues
Lack of micro SD slot
-Pros (razr)
8mp camera
Better speaker
Motocast
qHD display
Android 4 standard keys (pro or con depending on what you like)
Micro SD slot
-Cons
1.3 MP camera
2.3.5 android (for the time being)
Wide design
Battery life
In the end both phones are awesome but I feel like the Droid razr is more for me.
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Razr has a panoramic mode as well.
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I wanted the nexus; but when i tired one it had a few issues; then i read the boards and saw others (but not everyone) had the same issues. No clue if bad samples or flaws in the phone (the major issue I noticed was very soft speaker; and on my test calls the person sounded garbled; though they said i was very clear). That coupled with signal issues i've read about scared me off. To be honest if the rezound had the razr's screen I would have gone that route (biggest flaw of hte rezound screen is weak visibility outside and highly reflective). To be honest I wished verizon had gotten the galaxy 2; I think my biggest dislike with the razr is the non-changeable battery (coupled with limited battery life) and verizion bloat wear. I hope ICS lets us disable some of this verizon crap; i find it laughable that the biggest issue with the moto. upgrade last week is some people have issue with verizion location agent chewing up battery life.
The above rant is relevant in that on the nexus (almost ) no mandatory verizon apps.
Nexus seems to have a lot of connectivity issues not only with data but also in general with calls. Granted it has ICS give it a few months and RAZR will have it. They both have super amoled screens and almost identical processors. GN being slightly newer.
I say if the RAZR had ICS now, it would win EVERY comparison review. Most places I read that compare the 2 prefer the razr and either put it at a tie or give it to the GN just for ICS... Just by having ICS it shouldn't outweigh its short comings.
Battery is fine on my Razr. I donno how it could be a con. Better than my rooted cm7 DX even.
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how does the Nexus look better than the Razr? imo it looks terrible
Razr its best intel now
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Razr > GNexus just way too may issues with the Gnexus and the way samsung puts out updates it will be for ever before **** is fixed.
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Razr > GNexus just way too may issues with the Gnexus and the way samsung puts out updates it will be for ever before **** is fixed.
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Samsung doesnt update the galaxy nexus google does and they already have 4.0.3 in the wild...gonna get pushed out soon
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con5tant said:
how does the Nexus look better than the Razr? imo it looks terrible
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the galaxy screen is incredible + icons are way bigger and clear
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dco717 said:
the galaxy screen is incredible + icons are way bigger and clear
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The icons are bigger because the screen is bigger.
I bet the clock is bigger too
*facepalm
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The icons are bigger because the screen is bigger.
I bet the clock is bigger too
*facepalm
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Didn't you or don't you have both?
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Didn't you or don't you have both?
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No Nexus here. Two of my coworkers have them and I've played extensively.
Nice phone (feels good in the hand) but not superior to the razr from a hardware stance. The novelty will wear off once we get ICS. If we got our BL unlocked it would be game over.
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So I have cracked the screen on my Galaxy Nexus for a second time. I am thinking about getting the razr maxx with the insurance instead of another nexus. I was hoping you all could give me some straight forward feedback about the device. For example, is the battery life really that great? What is development like here on xda. How is the screen? Call clarity and so forth. Thank you all in advance and I appreciate your time for reply.
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So I have cracked the screen on my Galaxy Nexus for a second time. I am thinking about getting the razr maxx with the insurance instead of another nexus. I was hoping you all could give me some straight forward feedback about the device. For example, is the battery life really that great? What is development like here on xda. How is the screen? Call clarity and so forth. Thank you all in advance and I appreciate your time for reply.
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Get ready for a ckosed doors for devs on razr. You buy razr, motorola owns your brain.
Cheers
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pedrotorresfilho said:
Get ready for a ckosed doors for devs on razr. You buy razr, motorola owns your brain.
Cheers
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Explain more please
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RAZR<=Gnex<maxx
If you are used to flash junk and customize your phone a lot. Keep your nexus.
Call quality on RAZR/maxx superior. Camera better on RAZR. Battery is outstanding on Maxx.
You might feel awkward holding edgy RAZR vs smooth nexus.
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droidxrooting said:
RAZR<=Gnex<maxx
If you are used to flash junk and customize your phone a lot. Keep your nexus.
Call quality on RAZR/maxx superior. Camera better on RAZR. Battery is outstanding on Maxx.
You might feel awkward holding edgy RAZR vs smooth nexus.
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All I really want is cm 9 at most root at the very least. Do you know if either of those are possible?
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I have prob 5 friends w modded nexuses. The screen is sharper on the nexus but much easier to read in any kind of light from me on the maxx. The battery if amazing. I can avg 5 hrs screen on time on 3g alone. The camera is actually much better than I originally thought and takes nice pictures very easily but no camera is as fast as the nexus...although I have only seen a stock nexus actually work correctly in the camera Dept.
I miss ics as I have had it on many phones since last oct but the ics leak is good for the RAZR. Still great battery life there. I rooted mine and froze a bunch of apps today that I don't use but I get the same battery life whether I freeze them or not.
One mild complaint that you may have is the RAZR gallery has a terrible pinch zoom bug. I use quickpic for my gallery and froze the stock gallery along w a lot of other stuff.
In the end its a phone. Calls are clear. Reception is great. And it really last all day. No rebooting all the time. No errors. No problems here. I like that.
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All I really want is cm 9 at most root at the very least. Do you know if either of those are possible?
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Watch this, it's prety much my opinion after 4 months with razr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtyZhwvhqiQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Watch this, it's prety much my opinion after 4 months with razr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtyZhwvhqiQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Lmao that was pretty good! .... thanks for bursting my bubble lol
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mark manning said:
Lmao that was pretty good! .... thanks for bursting my bubble lol
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Wanted someone had did mine. I'm disapointed. It's my second razr and it's going to moto services again. Came with no GPS, scratched...
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mark manning said:
So I have cracked the screen on my Galaxy Nexus for a second time. I am thinking about getting the razr maxx with the insurance instead of another nexus. I was hoping you all could give me some straight forward feedback about the device. For example, is the battery life really that great? What is development like here on xda. How is the screen? Call clarity and so forth. Thank you all in advance and I appreciate your time for reply.
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Having never owned a Nexus I cannot compare the two but can offer my opinions of the MAXX as it compares to many Android phones from my past. The battery is simply amazing, best I could have ever hoped for. I can abuse my phone (granted that term is subjective) throughout the day and still have some juice left when I go to bed at night. My dad only uses his for calls and his lasts 3-4 days consistantly.
The screen is OK. IMO it is far inferior to the GSII that I came from. If you look close enough you can see a slight screen door effect that looks rather grainy. Not as bad as my Photon was, but still not as good of a screen as I have seen in other phones.
Motorola phones are not known for having a big dev community. I saw a lot more dev activity when I had an EVO 4G, EVO 3D and GSII. That may be the deal breaker for you if you are looking for much more than an out of the box experience.
Having said all of that, if you want an extremely solid phone, then the MAXX can deliver that. My experience in reception is much better than anything I ever owned on Sprint or Verizon and I live in an area with great coverage.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Watch this, it's prety much my opinion after 4 months with razr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtyZhwvhqiQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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stop referring to that douchbage and stupid video with that makes no sense, if u dont like the razr sell it and buy a gnex.
to OP: Get the MAXX, the battery is awesome there. Now that we have kexec and when we have the second core running we can fully run modified kernels for our RAZR's
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stop referring to that douchbage and stupid video with that makes no sense, if u dont like the razr sell it and buy a gnex.
to OP: Get the MAXX, the battery is awesome there. Now that we have kexec and when we have the second core running we can fully run modified kernels for our RAZR's
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I would love a gsm maxx razr, now it's only 4 USA and I'm out of the borders.
I like razr, gotcha XT910 in december. Bought it because its amazing hardware , but I can't say I'm happy stuck in 2.3.5 GB due locked bl. Others devices in same categorie like SGII, Arc S,, and HTC now are running ICS flawless. To us, we can.only hope get hands on ICS by Q2,, at least.
Also, this is my second razr, and tomorrow I'll leave it to motorola service center again. I've a reason to be disapointed.
Have top phones since 90's and this is far away my best phone ever. Moved to android (came from 'siri' phone) because it's very popular in Brazil, and overall razr design. But you need luck to get a razr with no problem at all, at least, those made here, all LatAm, have to say. I dont see guys from XT912 (you have one right?) complain' about it.
May be too late indeed to motorola unlock bl, SGSIII is on the way with a 1.8 Quade core....
The AdamOtler vdd seems a bit radical, but he made the point. Cannot comment an opinion without reffer to it.
Cheers
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Others devices in same categorie like SGII, Arc S,, and HTC now are running ICS flawless....
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Although the ICS leaks and ROMs are really good. They are not flawless. And won't be until the official release. Even the devs admit that. They all have bugs, albeit very minor bugs.
The big things for me was the HDMI out and the micro sd card. If you get a maxx then you get the awesome battery. While the dev for the phone is low right now, ICS is just around the corner and with a boot workaround here/being worked on I think the razr is the better phone.
both are great devices. so it depends what you want to do with each.
if mods, hacks, roms, flashing are your thing - Galaxy Nexus
limited tinkering - moto razr.
having said that, razr has better battery life. very lightweight. better camera too. plus storage is expandable.
I had the Nexus before I had my Razr Maxx.... Night and day. Radio was garbage in comparison on the Nexus, always bad reception. Battery life is SO much better. Razr feels much more solid. Aside from ICS, the nexus honestly seemed like a piece of junk when I got this.
Is cm9 available yet? Can you even flash custom roms?
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Returned my GNEX after three days wit it, bought the Razr and have never been happier. No problems here.
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Wanted someone had did mine. I'm disapointed. It's my second razr and it's going to moto services again. Came with no GPS, scratched...
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Cause no Samsung phone has ever had problems. Give this video a break as Adam has no clue about the razr. He doesnt dev for it so he has no reason to talk ****. Just because they built it this way does not make it any less disposable than other phones. If it breaks and its your fault, then guess what, you fed up. If its not your fault you get a replacement or switch.
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How did you end up with this phone? What made you choose it? What makes you keep it? Post your story.
I have the Razr Maxx on Verizon Wiress (CDMA). Things I dislike about this phone...
1. The camera, it's no slouch but I got use to the camera on my previous GS2. That has better lense/camera.
2. Slight lag here and there, again I came from a GS2 that used Exynos processor.
3. No HD display BUT I am a big fan of Super Amoled. I just love how the colors pop.
4. Locked boot loaders!! (My Samsung GS2 was so easy to root and flash things on.)
There was even some points I thought of selling my Maxx and getting a GS3. I loved the GS2 but main problem was it had a really horrible wireless radio plus being on Sprint network did not help. I had no intentions in getting a Razr when I walked into the Verizon store. I already liked Samsung, I just needed better service. Had my mind on the Galaxy Nexus. But I loved the build of the slim RAZR. Tried it for a week or so, Ioved it. Got signal in areas I never did with other phones being on other networks. Battery was a big problem, like most Android phones, I said eff it and got the Maxx.
The radio and battery life make up for all the things I dislike about this phone. I just got a case from Seidio and that gives me the new phone feel again lol. I gave up things getting this phone but I've also gained things so it balances out
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had thunderbolt. wanted battery. got maxx
Had rezound. Battery was terrible. Got talked out of getting a new phone (within 14 days) and instead got the extended battery. Still awful battery, and other problems. Got replacement rezound. That was even worse. Finally they let me exchange, and I got the maxx because I wanted the battery.
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I have the Razr Maxx on Verizon Wiress (CDMA). Things I dislike about this phone...
1. The camera, it's no slouch but I got use to the camera on my previous GS2. That has better lense/camera.
2. Slight lag here and there, again I came from a GS2 that used Exynos processor.
3. No HD display BUT I am a big fan of Super Amoled. I just love how the colors pop.
4. Locked boot loaders!! (My Samsung GS2 was so easy to root and flash things on.)
There was even some points I thought of selling my Maxx and getting a GS3. I loved the GS2 but main problem was it had a really horrible wireless radio plus being on Sprint network did not help. I had no intentions in getting a Razr when I walked into the Verizon store. I already liked Samsung, I just needed better service. Had my mind on the Galaxy Nexus. But I loved the build of the slim RAZR. Tried it for a week or so, Ioved it. Got signal in areas I never did with other phones being on other networks. Battery was a big problem, like most Android phones, I said eff it and got the Maxx.
The radio and battery life make up for all the things I dislike about this phone. I just got a case from Seidio and that gives me the new phone feel again lol. I gave up things getting this phone but I've also gained things so it balances out
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Well kholk and mbm got the CDMA Razrs to boot properly with both cores! So its only a matter of time until custom kernels come along with roms.
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3 weeks and all is working perfect on ice w/SlimROM. 4 months total. All in all it's been a very good phone the whole time . I do recommend getting an otter box or something if you are very active I broke my screen and it cost me .
also have working Linux 12.04 and all open office full programs
forget to charge one nite and it still runs all day the next...
64 gb SD card - 500hrs video and 1000 songs and still 18 gb. (I have 5 Linux distros for testing also -10gb)
12 games
off air GPS maps for all of northern NY plus Google maps off air redundant
scanner
free tether
Had galaxy nexus loved everything except the poor signal and battery life. RAZR Maxx fixed both problems. I'm keeping it unless the RAZR HD battery can compete with it.
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Former fascinate and Charge owner. Upgrade became available before the unlimited ban when upgrading. Got the maxx after checking all phones in the Verizon store and it being the most polished feeling.
Happy ever since. Screen and audio playback are not the best but everything else kicks ass.
Can't imagine having a lesser phone and there is no desire to deviate from stock.
SHVR MAXX
Verizon offered me a maxx after 12 defective razrs, wish I would have asked for a s3.
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I have previously owned: Samsung galaxy s, zte blade, HTC desire z. I wanted something with awesome built quality and as thin and light as possible. The chosen one was the RAZR only missing now for me is custom kernel plox
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The main criteria to buy a phone, is it has to be able to works as a phone. Period. Previously, I have RAZR V3xx, before changed to other Nokia phones and the Nexus One. V3xx was a very good phone which did a very good job as a phone; makes and receives calls. It also a very good HSDPA 3G "modem", USB tethered to laptop. Now I have RAZR XT910... and it just as good as the V3xx. I don't care how many cores, benchmark's scores or frames speed, but, if it cannot functioning as a proper phone, than it is worthless to me.
Thank you.
skater95 said:
Verizon offered me a maxx after 12 defective razrs, wish I would have asked for a s3.
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Holy crap batman. That's almost hard to believe. If it were a Nexus, I would believe that.
After my 3rd Galaxy Nexus, I got fed up with it. Purchased a Razr. The Maxx was then Released. Sold Razr. Bought Maxx. Friend was selling his Razr dirt cheap. So I bought it. And now have two Razr's.
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Holy crap batman. That's almost hard to believe. If it were a Nexus, I would believe that.
After my 3rd Galaxy Nexus, I got fed up with it. Purchased a Razr. The Maxx was then Released. Sold Razr. Bought Maxx. Friend was selling his Razr dirt cheap. So I bought it. And now have two Razr's.
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Yeah it's ridiculous, I'm going on my second maxx.
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Jesus Christ. I have owned 3 Maxx 2 Reg Razr. None which gave me problems. Sorry to hear about your luck.
What problems are you having?
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Well kholk and mbm got the CDMA Razrs to boot properly with both cores! So its only a matter of time until custom kernels come along with roms.
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That's great news!! I hope you're right!! This phone is awesome, it deserves great development!!
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Jesus Christ. I have owned 3 Maxx 2 Reg Razr. None which gave me problems. Sorry to hear about your luck.
What problems are you having?
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Name it, I've had it. Verizon replacements suck.
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I switched to a razr maxx after three galaxy nexus bad phones. The razr Maxx does everything I need it to do.
Development is heating up on it too.
I have a galaxy s3 also but I'm finding that I keep going to the razr when I NEED my phone to just Work....like when I'm at work.
I go back to the gs3 because the screen is STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. The razr just works better all the time.
#firstworldproblems
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I came from a gnex so of course the performance of this phone doesn't compare to that
But its a lot better than i had expected, and obviously i needed the battery life with work so that's why I'm here
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Aerogriff said:
I came from a gnex so of course the performance of this phone doesn't compare to that
But its a lot better than i had expected, and obviously i needed the battery life with work so that's why I'm here
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When I used a gnex I thought the two phones performed similarly although the Motorola came out on top when you needed data or GPS or phone signal or battery.
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i was thinking moving from SGS2 ....to SGS3 .. not , after seeing both , i got razr maxx cuz of battery , and IT'S NOT a faulty or lazy phone
bwheelies said:
When I used a gnex I thought the two phones performed similarly although the Motorola came out on top when you needed data or GPS or phone signal or battery.
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Yeah, only plus with the gnex was the ton of dev support and tweaking. But I'm pretty happy with my maxx, the battery and signal blow the gnex away.
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Alright guys I am in a predicament. I am currently using a Droid Razr Maxx
running ICS rooted. I have been using it for a while and am enjoying it quite a lot. But I have a guy I know wanting wanting to trade me a Galaxy S3 for verizon white with a very slight bezel crack. He wants my verizon 4s 16gb unlocked LNIB in return and he is adding cash on top. So my question is... should I do the trade and activate the S3 and sell my razr maxx or should I do the trade and sell the s3. thanks for the help guys
sell s3 , i kept maxx instead s3 , battery rullz , why to have / own & keep a battery dead phone ?
Maybe keep both for different situations. Personally, I love my RAZR maxx and could not get through a day with a smaller battery
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Another option would be to do the swap, keep your Maxx, trade me the S3 for my Maxx and then you can have two! Lol.
The S3 is a Samsung. That's enough for me to bail.
S3 rokz:thumbup:
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I would prefer S3
S3 for sure.
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ericshmerick said:
The S3 is a Samsung. That's enough for me to bail.
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I feel you. :good:
RAZR Maxx if using your device as a phone is top priority, wireless radio is great with the RAZR. Wi-Fi range can be choppy but it's decent. Plus with a Maxx, no more worrying about battery life. It will last all day with heavy usage and some more. I can have brightness on all the way up if I chose to. No more looking at a dark screen to try and conserve battery.
The GS3 has a better camera. Smoother phone I use to rock a GS2 and that was lag free so I assume no less with the GS3. And you get a better screen display with the GS3. But I hear it has a poor wireless radio, that was the reason I gave up my GS2, came to Verizon and got a Motorola.
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If custom ROMs mean anything to you skip both and grab a nex.
Personally I'm getting frustrated with the RAZR and its lack of ease -.- every ROM I've tried on mine has been hell to get installed and always buggy.
With my s3 the boot loader is a *****... hopefully soon they'll have a bypass but until then I'll just keep using my nex. The s3 is nice, and its fast, but I hate hate hate touchwiz.
And yes I do own all three.
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tehgyb said:
If custom ROMs mean anything to you skip both and grab a nex.
Personally I'm getting frustrated with the RAZR and its lack of ease -.- every ROM I've tried on mine has been hell to get installed and always buggy.
With my s3 the boot loader is a *****... hopefully soon they'll have a bypass but until then I'll just keep using my nex. The s3 is nice, and its fast, but I hate hate hate touchwiz.
And yes I do own all three.
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You may have missed it, but the bl is now unlocked in the s3. So the development is gonna hit the gnex level or close to it.
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kintwofan said:
You may have missed it, but the bl is now unlocked in the s3. So the development is gonna hit the gnex level or close to it.
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Hopefully. The VZW version? Haven't seen anything on that yet, thanks for the heads up I'll check it out
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I prefer the Razr Maxx, but I don't do custom ROMs.
Based on defaults, the Maxx kills the GS3, despite having a lower resolution screen and inferior camera, TouchWiz is just so damn ugly.
Otherwise it's all just preference. The GS3 has superior hardware, the Maxx has more awesomerest battery life.
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Hopefully. The VZW version? Haven't seen anything on that yet, thanks for the heads up I'll check it out
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-ez-unlock-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
There your go partner. It's the whole reason I almost traded Maxx for an s3 yesterday, but I decided I liked being able to make calls reliably from a phone.
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I am jumping ship and moving on to the s3. I can't stand the data drops and many other issues with my razer. My question is...is the s3 a good choice? Ie good data, unlockable bootloader and good Roms? I just want to be sure I am making the right choice. Any input would be helpful.
Probably better to ask in the s3 forum.
Ignorance screams for attention!
Go to a general Android forum and ask. It is not good taste to ask what phone you should get to replace the phone whose forum you are posting in. We all like our phones and don't give up on them.
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Yes, the s3 is great. Owned one, now on a Razr.
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Yes, the s3 is great. Owned one, now on a Razr.
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Same here. Owned one. Now on razr maxx.
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I did like the RAZR until my headphone jack broke and being shipped multiple certified like new replacements.
Getting my swimsuit ready!
As soon as a big battery phone by Samsung comes out...
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williemeiser said:
Same here. Owned one. Now on razr maxx.
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I kinda miss my samsung screen, but my maxx is superior in every other area. (well, except bootloader)
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i have a s3 and my wife a razr maxx. what you will miss the most going from maxx to s3 is probably the radio reception. motorola in general has better radios than samsung therefore reception will be notably better. for instance, my phone and wife's phone side by side...i'm seeing -75db on her phone and mine has -92db. i know from gb to ics/jb can have a difference of up to 10db but still. 3db is double the gain. i can almost never get 5 bars (usually 2-4) whereas she usually has 4-5 bars (orange county has damn good verizon service). i've never dropped a call or had any problems though...and as far as lte bandwidth, there's a lot of variation but i attribute that more to external network related variables (load and such). from what i read, s3 has much more freedom when it comes to rom/kernel customization than the razr. i'm currently doing research into custom roms for my wife's phone for a reliable daily driver. i'm using the synergy rom with o/c'd ziggy kernel. very nice daily driver and much better than stock for me. maxx of course has better battery life out of the box. in order to keep up, i ordered a 4400 mah battery that added about 1/3" to my phone. i actually like the extra bulk as it felt too thin and flimsy in my hand. i came from a thunderbolt and that with stock battery is only ~1/8" maybe 3/16" thinner than my ext bat s3. for me, it's negligible for the batt life increase. s3 screen is notably better than the razr screen. wife likes my phone she wants one now. i might give her mine when the s4 comes out
also touchwiz vs motoblur i'd say motoblur is a bit better as it's a little more pure android than touchwiz. it's personal preference. i like the aosp/aokp roms too for pure android goodness.