| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 180 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2010, January. Released 2010, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 108 x 53 x 15.3 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.60 in) |
| Weight | 133 g (4.69 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Features | BACKTRACK touch panel | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 256K colors (65K effective) |
| Size | 3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~50.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets | |
| Platform | OS | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) in USA |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7201A | |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Internal | 512MB 256MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | CIF@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Features |
MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 player MP4/H.264/WMV9 player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
|
| Browser | HTML | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 315 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Platinum Silver |
| SAR | 0.58 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Camera | Photo |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 78dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -63.1dB / Crosstalk -59.9dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Motorola BACKFLIP
Advantages
- Revolutionary folding OLED architecture merging pocketable carry with expansive screen utility
- Versatile hands-free Flex Mode for convenient tabletop photography and video conferences
- Practical dual-display workflow allowing rapid interactions on the exterior cover panel
- Precision-machined multi-gear hinge engineered for rigorous folding durability
Disadvantages
- Subtle tactile display crease remains perceptible along the central folding axis
- Folded chassis thickness is bulkier than conventional monolithic slab smartphones
- Sophisticated mechanical folding components command a premium market investment
Representing a bold evolution in modern industrial design, the Motorola BACKFLIP bridges portable smartphone convenience with large-screen immersion through its cutting-edge folding architecture. An engineered multi-gear hinge mechanism enables a smooth, confident folding motion, while the exterior cover display provides immediate access to messaging, calls, and widgets without needing to unfold the device.
Once unfolded, the flexible internal OLED panel reveals a spacious canvas powered by the formidable Qualcomm MSM7201A. Flex Mode enables versatile hands-free tabletop positioning for group selfies, steady video conferences, and multi-angle capture. The optics suite—anchored by a 5MP main camera system—takes advantage of the dual-screen form factor by offering cover screen previews for subjects posing in front of the lens.
Everyday longevity is maintained by a dual-cell 1400mAh battery configuration, smartly distributed across both chassis halves to preserve balanced weight distribution. In synthesis, the Motorola BACKFLIP exemplifies the future of mobile multitasking, pairing groundbreaking mechanical engineering with a transformative software experience.
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