In a move reminiscent of what it did with the original Verizon DROID, Motorola will offer a DROID RAZR variant to the rest of the world (including Canada) as the Motorola RAZR.
“Motorola RAZR is an iconic brand, and one that originally revolutionized the mobile device industry by turning a functional necessity into an object of desire,” said Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO, Motorola Mobility. “Now we’ve done it again with a head-turning, ultra-thin smartphone that offers users breathtaking speed, innovative apps and revolutionary accessories.”
Motorola RAZR specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3.5
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/HSPA
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE+EDR, DLNA
- Display: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD (540 x 960)
- Input: Capacitive multi-touch
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB internal and microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP with 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI, USB 2.0HS
- Battery: 1,780mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 130.7 x 68.9 x 7.1 millimeters / 127 grams
A pre-order button is already available on the Motorola Canada RAZR web page. It takes you to the Rogers website but their page is not quite ready yet.
Pricing and specific availability details have not been revealed yet.
Update: Rogers Wireless will be the exclusive Canadian carrier for the Motorola RAZR. Still no word on price and availability (but in time for the holidays).