Motorola Droid MAXX: A Closer Look at Specs and Cameras

Motorola announced the launch of the Droid MAXX smartphone in 2013. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Droid MAXX phone with 5 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Droid MAXX series was launched with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The 5 inch phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (720 x 1280 px). AMOLED displays are used in many high-end and flagship devices. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (10 MP, 4320 x 2432 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The Droid MAXX also features a 2 MP front-facing camera.

Motorola Droid MAXX pictures

The specifications below 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 Droid MAXX, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Motorola Droid MAXX specifications

Body

The weight of Motorola Droid MAXX is about 5.89 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Motorola smartphone are average (5.41 x 2.8 x 0.33 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Motorola Droid MAXX comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) 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. The Droid MAXX has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 CPU. This CPU can be fast enough for basic phone operations. The Droid MAXX utilizes Adreno 320 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The Droid MAXX features a 5 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays enable an Always-On Display feature, where a portion of the screen remains active to display information such as time, date, notifications, or custom widgets, even when the rest of the display is off. The 5 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Motorola Droid MAXX is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 2 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM in a smartphone can provide benefits in terms of performance and multitasking. When you have more RAM, you can keep more apps and processes open in the background without slowing down the device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Droid MAXX has 32 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Motorola Droid MAXX (2 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The Droid MAXX offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Droid MAXX 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. The main camera of Droid MAXX smartphone does not have OIS. The optical image stabilization (OIS) is an important feature in smartphones, particularly for those who frequently use their phones to take photos and videos.

Connectivity

The Motorola Droid MAXX supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 4G provides faster data transfer speeds compared to previous generations. It offers peak download speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, depending on the specific network and implementation. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Motorola Droid MAXX, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password.

The Droid MAXX smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other over short distances. The Droid MAXX has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The Droid MAXX comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Droid MAXX phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver.

The Droid MAXX has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Droid MAXX smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable 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 Droid MAXX isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

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 Droid MAXX 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.

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