Motorola Razr Maxx

[Gary A]

I don't know about anybody else but I have bought a number of replacement batteries over the years and although they work, they are no where near comparable to the OEM batteries. I think it is pretty much the fact that you get what you pay for. I would not hesitate to pay much more for a genuine Samsung extended battery.

[lomatopo]

I don't know about anybody else but I have bought a number of replacement batteries over the years and although they work, they are no where near comparable to the OEM batteries. I think it is pretty much the fact that you get what you pay for. I would not hesitate to pay much more for a genuine Samsung extended battery.

I too have fallen into the trap of thinking that OEM batteries must be better. I think for certain types of people, of a certain age, we just have that behavior imprinted, perhaps as a result of so much exposure to brand-allegiance advertising from an early age? However I have had really, really good luck with copy batteries here in Thailand. Nearly every single one I have purchased has been equal to or in some cases, even exceeded the original battery. Maybe that is because the original battery might have sat around in inventory for so long?I have a copy battery for my SGS2, from "mobileONE" that easily outperforms my original SGS2 battery, on average by 20%.That old chestnut, "you get what you pay for" probably held some sway back in the 1950's, but not sure it applies to today's global distribution system? With many brand names you are essentially paying for more for what you get: advertising, promotion, hefty management salaries, overhead, etc.

Obviously Samsung makes extended battery cases - see the SGS2 version in the video I linked, maybe the SGS3 version is not yet available - for those willing to pay a significant premium.

Edited August 27, 2012 by lomatopo

[Gary A]

I suppose that some replacement batteries are better than others but I haven't been fortunate enough to find the good ones. The ones I bought from local phone shops are quite cheap and they perform like cheap batteries.

[Gary A]

I just received an email from invadeIT telling me they now have a battery pack available. It is;

http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6749

I looked for a review for it and found it contains two Samsung batteries that are replaceable. I like the idea of a power pack with a cable rather than an extended battery.

[rics21]

Its lasting me all day....

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[bdw]

I will compare these when I get back to Thailand the Razr Maxx and iPhone 4s

As far as charging goes, the less the amperage the better, slower charging helps the battery last longer once it's fully charged.

[skybluestu]

I watched this review recently and the Razr Maxx is basically the same phone as the Razr but with a bigger battery.

[lomatopo]

The next gen RAZR M is due to be launched next week through Verizon, I assume there will be a GSM version.

http://www.informationweek.com/mobility/smart-phones/motorola-razr-m-details-leak/240006354

I would be careful when using videos of the Verizon version of the MAXX to make a buying decision, just make sure the locally available GSM version has all the same attributes, other than the radio of course.

I think the RAZR and RAZR MAXX are similar except for the sealed high-capacity battery on the MAXX? The RAZR MAXX has done well at Verizon, outselling the iPhone 4S.

http://www.thaimobilecenter.com/spec/Motorola_RAZR.asp

http://www.thaimobilecenter.com/spec/Motorola_RAZR_MAXX.asp

[Gary A]

I see three major advantages that the Razr Maxx has over many smart phones and in particular the iPhone. One is the 4.3 inch display, two is the battery capacity and three is the basic price of the phone.

I really like my Motorola Defy but would like a bigger display. The Maxx isn't water resistant like the Defy but apparently offers some protection if it gets wet..

[lomatopo]

The resolution on the RAZR (MAXX) of 540x960 and resulting PPI of 256 is a plus, over phones like the SGS2.

I do like the 4.3" form factor, on my SGS2 - I find the SGS3's 4.8" form factor just a bit too large, but maybe I can get used to it? The resolution on the SGS3 is 720x1280, with 316 PPI.

I still use my SGS1, 4.0", and still enjoy that slightly smaller size. I think the iPhone 5 will be 4.0"?

[rics21]

I don't think any phones in the market can do this.

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[2unique]

I don't think any phones in the market can do this.

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which phone? and you're using a battery defender right? I can get those stats with Green Power Premium but dislike not using all the functions Samsung Jesus gave us..

With just the Samsung power saver

Edited August 30, 2012 by 2unique

[lomatopo]

I don't think any phones in the market can do this.

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which phone? and you're using a battery defender right? I can get those stats with Green Power Premium but dislike not using all the functions Samsung Jesus gave us..

With just the Samsung power saver

I believe he has a RAZR MAXX which has a sealed, non-replaceable, proprietary 3,300 mAh battery, so has to lug that heavy phone around all the time.

It is quite easy to get 4,000 + mAh on an SGS2/3, or any phone for that matter, with the flexibility of an extended battery/case. Then you can pop the phone in/out and carry a light phone for those times when you might not need 3 days of power?

[skybluestu]

I don't think any phones in the market can do this.

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which phone? and you're using a battery defender right? I can get those stats with Green Power Premium but dislike not using all the functions Samsung Jesus gave us..

With just the Samsung power saver

I believe he has a RAZR MAXX which has a sealed, non-replaceable, proprietary 3,300 mAh battery, so has to lug that heavy phone around all the time.

It is quite easy to get 4,000 + mAh on an SGS2/3, or any phone for that matter, with the flexibility of an extended battery/case. Then you can pop the phone in/out and carry a light phone for those times when you might not need 3 days of power?

'Lug that heavy phone around' is a bit dramatic, the Razr Maxx is 145g and supposedly very well balanced while the S3 is 133g, very little difference.

[lomatopo]

'Lug that heavy phone around' is a bit dramatic, the Razr Maxx is 145g and supposedly very well balanced while the S3 is 133g, very little difference.

I was thinking about the SGS2 at 116 grams as that has a similar screen at 4.3", while the SGS3 has a 4.8" screen. Again, it is all about flexibility. If you like the RAZR MAXX then buy it, but you do not have to buy it just for the battery, as it is so easy to add a case/battery. It really was was developed for the power-hungry Verizon LTE radio. The 3,000 baht premium (RAZR MAXX: 15,900 baht, RAZR:12,900 baht) may or may not be justifiable for everyone?

The beauty of having the sealed, integrated, non-user replaceable battery is that it can be optimized for size/capacity like the iPhone.

[rics21]

I don't think any phones in the market can do this.

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which phone? and you're using a battery defender right? I can get those stats with Green Power Premium but dislike not using all the functions Samsung Jesus gave us..

With just the Samsung power saver

No battery defender or juice apps. Just the pure power of the 3,300 mAh battery on the RAZR Maxx. I m still @ 50% now; 2 hours later.

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Edited August 30, 2012 by rics21

[rics21]

Really amazing

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[skybluestu]

Was about to buy the Razr Maxx when I saw that the HD model has just been announced. The standard Razr HD now has a much improved batteryover the previous Razr so the Razr Maxx HD doesn't appeal so much, any idea when the Razr HD will be available here?

Thanks

[skybluestu]

Was about to buy the Razr Maxx when I saw that the HD model has just been announced. The standard Razr HD now has a much improved batteryover the previous Razr so the Razr Maxx HD doesn't appeal so much, any idea when the Razr HD will be available here?

Thanks

Looks like the Razr M will be released before the HD ones http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-M-Review_id3121

[bdw]

I'm trying to get a look at what Motorola phones are available on the TGFone.com site, but was having trouble browsing, until I found this:

http://www.tgfone.com/p_price.php

The model names are clickable, but the specs are in Thai, not that I have a problem with that.

Edited August 8, 2013 by bdw