Motorola keeps reusing its trustworthy old RAZR V3 design in almost all of its current models. Probably most of the users will agree that this is not a bad thing at all, as those are one of the finest, most beautiful phones on the market. RAZR maxx V6 is no exception to the rule.

Motorola RAZR maxx V6

Key features:

• Large display
• Touch sensitive buttons for music controls
• HSDPA support (3.5G)
• GPRS and EDGE, both Class 10
• Bluetooth with A2DP profile (for stereo headset)
• microSD card slot
• 2 megapixel camera
• Video calls camera
• Pleasant light effects when the phone is ringing

Main disadvantages:

• Touch sensitive keys are hard to use
• No FM radio

Longer, thicker and heavier than the original V3 RAZR, the maxx V6 is a completely different story. It boasts HSDPA (3.5G), EDGE, stereo Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, memory card, a larger display and very modern design. So, the V3 just cannot compete. But there is another phone on the market which we can easily put next to the Motorola RAZR maxx V6 and that is Samsung Z560. Equipped with almost the same functions and extras, those two phones are major opponents.

Motorola RAZR maxx V6 and Samsung Z560

The typical slim-shell

With its dimensions of 104 x 53 x 15 mm and weight of 105 g, Motorola RAZR maxx V6 gets a place in the perfect middle of size and weight for a high-end clamshell phones. The Samsung Z560 is a bit smaller and weighs less but if we look at them in terms of design, the new Moto surely gets more applause. We can't practically think of any fault in the design of the phone.

Comparison between Motorola RAZR maxx V6 and Samsung Z560

Motorola RAZR maxx V6 held in hand

As hard as it can be

The phone's plastic and metal construction is very nice and solid. It did not produce and creaks or plays and its clamshell closing mechanism works just perfect with a very recognizable sound when you close the flip. As in most of the cases with clamshell 3G phones, the video calls camera is in the middle of the construction and is visible only when the flip is open.