Hands On: Verizon Motorola MAXX Ve
Ever since the leaked photo from Motorola, the Verizon MAXX Ve has been lurking in the deep waters never to be found. That is ofcourse until today. Sportin’ a much larger external display than it’s GSM cousin, the Verizon unit looks dramatically better. Some other changes are a 2 mega-pixel Auto Focus camera, and keypad layout. Everything seemed to be pretty fast, for a Verizon UI. The camera worked very well auto-focusing shots before taking the final click, and MP3 controls on the outer screen were responsive. The rest of the pics are after the jump!
Looks like a sweet phone! Sounds like an upgrade to my RAZR
I like the gadget porn as much as the next guy, but I really would’ve appreciated some hard information about it.
I’m glad image quality was good, but how long between when you push the button and the picture is actually taken?
What’s the video quality like? Is it limited to 352×244x15fps for no more than 15 seconds, or do I have 640×480x30fps (with sound!) that lasts until I run out of space to store this stuff?
Well… whatever. It still looks nice (I want the Shine more anyway).
So far, these are the best pics I’ve seen of the Maxx.
I just have 3 questions:
1) Are there any other themes than the Verizon UI, such as changing the color of the red bars. I guess there’s no FlashUI.
2) When playing MP3s, does the phone have 1(mono) or 2(stereo) speakers?
3) Can you take some pictures using the phone’s camera at the max resolution and post them?
LAME
When will this be in stores?
I wonder which Vphone the screen comparison is done with. The V3X has a much bigger screen than other V3’s, but this phone’s screen looks smaller than the other model.
There’s a surprise…..the battery is low. As far as I’m concerned the battery life on any razr sucks, just ask anyone who owns one. Everyone I know wants to return their razr because of the battery life and if you hassle verizon enough, they will let you switch phones. Try it.
The battery is probably low because it’s a new phone…. It’s also plugged in, so it could be flashing the low battery to show the progress of the charge or whatever.
Also, I haven’t heard any complaints about RAZR battery life except from people who have the Verizon UI. I have Verizon, but I’ve flashed my RAZR to Alltel’s firmware, and the battery life is way better. You just need a UI that doesn’t use so much power.
i have a v3c and i think that the battery life is very good for such a small and slim phone.
i should say the i have a us cellular v3c.
should have said (that) instead of ( the ) sorry.
Why does it still have the old interface? All of Verizon’s other new phones, like the black LG flip, have newer themes. I don’t want to get a new phone and have an OS that’s four years old.
The screen size of the Maxx Ve is the EXACT same size as the V3c and V3m.
Both have a 2.2″ diagonal display. The difference is only in the resolution (240×320) compared to the old V3’s 176×220.
While I don’t disagree with you that you and probably many others have had problems with battery life on your V3s’. I however must be one of the lucky ones. While on my second razr(the first of which took an unmentionable fall from a second story roof) both have proved to have very good battery life. In fact i still rotate batteries in my current razr, just to keep the life in both. I’m one of those people that hardly ever turn off my cell, and neither battery has failed to make it at least 4 days on a single charge. While I must say I dont talk on the phone extensively, I would be lost without it for a day. So while some of you out there got the “lemons” a few of us out here got the cream of the crop. (knock on wood)
Why is it with the vzw ui? hey everyone get the flash firmware!!!! call alltel the firmware leaker we need to fix this problem bfore it gets owse and is it stereo?
and the moto sybol does it light up?
and i have had NO issues with my v3c and battery but mine is flashed 2 alltel it was still fine and i just played games on it now i hear music on it. usually lasts 3 days on 1 charge
LOL! The person who put up that “MotoMaxx” put up an old prototype. What a moron and a half. Go to Motorola’s official website to see what it actually looks like.
I know this is an obvious question but I’l ask it anyways…when is this thing coming out for Verizon? Any word?
Hello! I nedd that the boy genius respond my questions please if it isnt a problem to you… i like to know where you buy that phone? because i realy like that and i think that you have one because of the photos…
How much does it cost you? or how much does it cost when he became?, it will only be dual-band? not 3 o 4 band? like the v6 maxx (3band)…
Please let me know because i really love that phone and i want it!
your page is the best!! thank you so much
Anyone?
Ok, so Verizon willhave the maxx Ve, and we have seen the moto version of it, which IMO looks better, liking non branded phones to begin with.
I was awaiting for the V3X, which cingular was supposed to get, but now witht he ATT merger who knows? However when I first saw the Maxx, I knew this was going to be my replacement for the V3, too bad I’m on a carrier without 800Mhz at the moment.
My question is this, currently the maxx and the maxx Ve are 800Mhz band phones.
Since I’m on cingular, but now cingular is merging with ATT here in the US, (I realize that takes time somewhat), but does ATT use the 800Mhz band?
If so, then down the line I’ll pick up an unbranded Ve and use it when able …
I wonder if the Bluetooth will be as crippled as on Verizon’s Motorola E815. The MAXX has MP3 – will owners be able to connect to a PC to download their own music to the phone?
Anyone know where I can download a copy of that “Speedometer” wallpaper? That is sweet looking!
How much is that phone??
When will it be on the market??
Tyler. It is coming out for Verizon on April 24th for $200 w/2 year contract.
as per the VZW tech support, the phone will be $299 w/1yr & $250 w/2yr.