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Motorola Atrix 2 (2011) review

Android OS v2.3 (Gingerbread)
TI OMAP 4430
PowerVR SGX540
1 GB / 8 GB
4.3 inches (540 x 960 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Motorola announced the launch of the Atrix 2 smartphone in 2011. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Atrix 2 phone with 4.3 inches display, TI OMAP 4430 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Atrix 2 comes with Android OS v2.3 (Gingerbread) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery. The 4.3 inches phone comes with a TFT display (540 x 960 px).

Motorola Atrix 2 specifications

BrandMotorola
NameAtrix 2
ModelATRIX2
Release date2011

Body

The weight of Motorola Atrix 2 is about 5.19 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Motorola phone are average (4.96 x 2.6 x 0.39 inches).

Weight5.19 oz
Dimensions4.96 x 2.6 x 0.39 inches
Colorsblack
SIM typeMini SIM

System

The Motorola Atrix 2 comes with Android OS v2.3 (Gingerbread) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v2.3 (Gingerbread)
SoCTI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540

Display

The size of Atrix 2 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.3 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 4.3 inches TFT display of Motorola Atrix 2 with 540 x 960 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeTFT
Screen size4.3 inches
Resolution540 x 960 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Motorola Atrix 2 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Atrix 2 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie cameraVGA
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Motorola Atrix 2 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Atrix 2 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetoothv2.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes, with RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Atrix 2 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 1785 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Motorola phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Atrix 2 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass, microHDMI port

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Atrix 2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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