Motorola ELECTRIFY M Pro Reviews

Back when it debuted in November 2012, the Motorola Electrify M was definitely a smartphone that I would have absolutely loved. At that time its extremely portable and compact design really turned heads, and it still does today, in fact. Also, the phone's AMOLED screen is bright and colorful. Unfortunately, too much time has passed for the Electrify to make me feel any excitement. Its sluggish dual-core processor, while speedy when it launched, doesn't get my heart pumping as it once could have. That said, the phone's unimpressive camera features and image quality would have been a disappointment even last year. The M's recent Android Jelly Bean software update doesn't provide much of a jolt of handset envy, either. Sure, the Electrify is reasonably priced, but for the same $100 I'd much rather buy the Samsung Galaxy S3 which has more features and better hardware, including a far superior camera.

For those who routinely rely on Google’s free browser-based products, the tight integration of Google apps in the ELECTRIFY M phone will make the environment feels like an extension of their primary computer. The camera captures high-res photos and videos that are, by the standard of smartphones, quite impressive, even if they don’t meet the high standard set by the iPhone. The drag-and-drop device management is much easier than the cumbersome approach in Apple devices, which force you to use iTune to transfer most types of documents, media, and files. The slim handheld device, which conforms to the tried and true form, is a good ergonomic fit for long conversations in your hand (though I find that more people are talking less on their phones these days) and an easy fit in shirt and jacket pockets. As a smartphone, Motorola ELECTRIFY M packs a lot of functions in a lightweight, pocket-size device–proof that compactness doesn’t always require compromise.

The Motorola Electrify M for U.S. Cellular packs lots of smartphone power into a size that feels just right.

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