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Motorola Backflip

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • the screen is useless outdoors
  • Removing Google Search is an insult and a tragedy of the highest degree
  • sluggish and fairly slow overall

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.1 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 186 ppi
  • 1400 mAh
  • Single-core

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Motorola Backflip - Pros & Cons

Motorola Backflip

Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • The surface of the keyboard is also scratch resistant
  • It has good travel and feedback
  • The viewfinder is surprisingly responsive
  • The keys provide a nice springy feedback
  • build quality on this device seemed exceptionally high
  • It works as advertised and at times it offers smoother scrolling experience
  • spacious and the square buttons are a good size
  • really great apps with easy access to them right from the phone

Cons

  • the screen is useless outdoors
  • Removing Google Search is an insult and a tragedy of the highest degree
  • sluggish and fairly slow overall
  • there s no number line
  • The hinge on the phone is stiff so it will stay at the angle
  • it s slow and sluggish overall
  • few buttons at the bottom below the screen Menu
  • It can only be used when the phone is open
  • It takes a little bit of getting used to
  • battery cover was somewhat annoying to take off
  • The keyboards on the Droid and the Cliq are poor

Motorola Backflip - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.1 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1400 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
186 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.53 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Motorola Backflip - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.1
CPU clock speed0.53 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7200A
RAM memory56 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution320 x 240 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1400.0 mAh
Standby time315.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno
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Display
Screen size3.1 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors65K
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density186.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
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Storage
Internal storage256 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.25 in
Width2.0 in
Depth0.6 in
Weight4.69 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEno

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Motorola Backflip Motorola - Editorial Reviews (14)

2.8
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Motorola Backflip Review: Motorola Backflip
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Phone Scoop
Published: 09.03.2010
Review: Motorola Backflip

AT&T lands the Motorola Backflip as its first Android handset. Based on our experiences, it's tough to recommend to anyone other than the most diehard Motorola and AT&T fans.

Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip Review - Design, Display and OS
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brighthub.com
Published: 15.06.2010
Motorola Backflip Review - Design, Display and OS

This is a detailed review of the Motorola Backflip smartphone powered by Android. This section of the review describes the design of the phone, the display and the underlying Android OS and MotoBLUR UI.

Motorola Backflip Motorola BACKFLIP review: Back and forth
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GSMArena.com
Published: 18.03.2010
Motorola BACKFLIP review: Back and forth

Android elders must be staring at this one in disbelief. Looking down at it for all we know, measuring it up. What about the BACKFLIP? We guess it’s...

Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip Android smartphone
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Good Gear Guide
Motorola Backflip Android smartphone
3.0

Motorola's Backflip Android mobile phone boasts a "unique reverse-flip" design and features a touch-sensitive trackpad in an unconventional position.

Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip - platinum silver (AT&T)
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CNET
Published: 02.03.2010
Motorola Backflip - platinum silver (AT&T)

Motorola Backflip - platinum silver (AT&T)

Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip – AT&T (Review) | Skatter
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Motorola Backflip – AT&T (Review) | Skatter

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Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip Android smartphone
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PC World
Motorola Backflip Android smartphone
3.0

Motorola's Backflip Android mobile phone boasts a "unique reverse-flip" design and features a touch-sensitive trackpad in an unconventional position.

Motorola Backflip In Mobile Gymnastics, the Motorola Backflip Scores a 6
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AllThingsD
In Mobile Gymnastics, the Motorola Backflip Scores a 6

The Motorola Backflip smart phone has a unique design: Its QWERTY keyboard is on the back of the device, so the screen appears to be doing a "back flip" when it opens up for use.

Motorola Backflip Review of AT&T Motorola Backflip | Technogog
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Review of AT&T Motorola Backflip | Technogog
Motorola Backflip Motorola Backflip Review: Not For Us, But Maybe For Them
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Gizmodo
Published: 02.03.2010
Motorola Backflip Review: Not For Us, But Maybe For Them

AT&T's first Android phone, the Backflip, is a smartphone for people who probably wouldn't otherwise buy a smartphone. And for them—and only them—it might just work.

Motorola Backflip Motorola BACKFLIP review
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SlashGear
Published: 03.03.2010
Motorola BACKFLIP review

After a slow start, Motorola have taken off running with Android smartphone development. Only last week we were reviewing the Motorola DEVOUR for Verizon, and…

Motorola Backflip Review: Motorola Backflip Smartphone
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WIRED
Published: 08.03.2010
Review: Motorola Backflip Smartphone
2.5

Despite some of forward thinking hardware, Moto's Backflip is hampered by a horrid Android skin.

Motorola Backflip Review: Motorola Backflip
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Phone Scoop
Published: 09.03.2010
Review: Motorola Backflip

AT&T lands the Motorola Backflip as its first Android handset. Based on our experiences, it's tough to recommend to anyone other than the most diehard Motorola and AT&T fans.

Motorola Backflip Hands on Mini Review of Motorola’s Backflip | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 08.01.2010
Hands on Mini Review of Motorola’s Backflip | Digital Trends

We offer up first impressions of Motorola’s unique back-folding Android smartphone.