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Motorola Milestone

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4.1
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User ratings:
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
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Pros

  • sleeker and more streamlined
  • white backlight was adequate enough to see in almost any lighting condition
  • The voice and touch controls are terrific and some apps make very good use of

Cons

  • the battery and microSD card slot will be exposed
  • Multitouch gestures can be pretty hit-and-miss
  • phone is definitely unable to run custom ROMS

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.7 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 265 ppi
  • 1400 mAh
  • Single-core

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Motorola Milestone - Pros & Cons

Motorola Milestone

Pros

  • sleeker and more streamlined
  • white backlight was adequate enough to see in almost any lighting condition
  • The voice and touch controls are terrific and some apps make very good use of
  • it is great for the target market
  • The device feels solid and well-built
  • renewable and portable energy
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • the build quality is good enough
  • the bright screen is great for watching video
  • The handset itself is very well made
  • excellent piece of hardware and great design

Cons

  • the battery and microSD card slot will be exposed
  • Multitouch gestures can be pretty hit-and-miss
  • phone is definitely unable to run custom ROMS
  • Poor review biased against BLUR from the start
  • home screen lag was gone
  • slow the system down dramatically
  • it does feel a little retro '80s
  • The QWERTY keyboard is a little cramped
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Does Motorola MILESTONE have wireless charging
  • Does Motorola MILESTONE have Google Play Services

Motorola Milestone - Technical Overview

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

Motorola - Video Reviews (9)

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Motorola Milestone - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.2
CPU clock speed0.6 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelARM Cortex-A8
GPU modelPowerVR SGX530
RAM memory56 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Altimeteryes
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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
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size3.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density265.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage256 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.56 in
Width2.36 in
Depth0.54 in
Weight5.82 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1400.0 mAh
Standby time350.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno

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Motorola Milestone Motorola - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.9
Based on 11 reviews
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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Motorola Milestone

The Milestone handles online tasks as well as any other smartphone and its excellent performance makes it a pleasure to use.

Motorola Milestone ET Review: Motorola Milestone
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The Economic Times
Published: 08.04.2010
ET Review: Motorola Milestone

Motorola makes a comeback with its new super slick gadget after a hiatus.

Motorola Milestone Motorola MILESTONE review: Hello Droid
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GSMArena.com
Published: 26.01.2010
Motorola MILESTONE review: Hello Droid

Android devices come from all walks of life but rarely do they carry as much baggage as the MILESTONE. Motorola seem to be betting the farm with the...

Motorola Milestone Motorola MILESTONE Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 28.12.2009
Motorola MILESTONE Review
4.3

The appearance of the Motorola DROID caused a stir in the US and the phone is considered one of the best Android-based devices today. What we are introducing to you is the European version of the handset. Called the Motorola MILESTONE, it´s almost identical to its famous counterpart that has won over quite a few people across the ocean...

Motorola Milestone Motorola Milestone 2 Android smartphone
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PC World
Motorola Milestone 2 Android smartphone
4.0

Motorola Milestone 2 review: The Motorola Milestone 2 offers an improved keyboard and HD video recording

Motorola Milestone Motorola Milestone 2 review
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Alphr
Published: 07.02.2011
Motorola Milestone 2 review
4.0

We didn't like the original Motorola Milestone much when it first came out over a year ago, mainly due to its rather ugly, awkward design. The Milestone 2 has addressed those concerns, smoothing off the corners and edges and

Motorola Milestone Motorola Milestone XT720 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 23.08.2010
Motorola Milestone XT720 review | IT PRO
3.0

We review the latest smartphone from Motorola. Is it good enough to stand out from other Android phones?

Motorola Milestone Motorola Milestone review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.12.2009
Motorola Milestone review
4.0

Known as the Droid in the US - can it beat the HTC Hero?

Motorola Milestone Motorola MILESTONE Review - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News
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www.mobilegazette.com
Motorola MILESTONE Review - Mobile Gazette - Mobile Phone News

Motorola Milestone Review, Part 1

Motorola Milestone Review: Motorola Milestone
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The Independent
Published: 04.01.2010
Review: Motorola Milestone

If you've somehow managed to get through the festive period without picking up a new phone and you have some change in your pocket to use to that end, there are many things to love about the Motorola Milestone, one of the strongest new contenders to the iPhone's well-deserved crown.

Motorola Milestone Motorola Milestone 2 - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 12.12.2010
Motorola Milestone 2 - Review - Ausdroid

The Milestone 2 is of course the successor to the original Motorola Milestone, that really wasn’t all that successful in Australia due to its late launch. The Milestone 2 hasn’t really changed in terms of how it looks, however its insides are what really count. I can tell you right now, that this phone is […]