The Motorola Razr launched today in the UAE, and we have gone hands-on with the new Android Gingerbread version 2.3.5 powerhouse.

The Motorola Razer is the latest handset from the American telecommunications company, but as you'll see in this hands-on review, it's set to disappoint. Why you ask? Because in spite of the official launch of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich yesterday, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola has confirmed that its 7.1 mm thick Android device will be powered by the older Android Gingerbread version 2.3.5 of the Google mobile OS.
However, Motorola has also confirmed that the Motorola Razr will be upgraded to Android 4.0, or Ice Cream Sandwich, in the first half of 2012.
 

Motorola Razr Screen

Measuring 4.3-inches across the new Motorola Razr plays host to a Super AMOLED Plus display that is stunningly sharp, vibrant and responsive. Featuring well contrasted and beautifully bright colours, the Razr’s screen is of comparable quality to those lining up on the new Apple iPhone 4S and T3 Gadget Award winning Samsung Galaxy S II.
Despite being uber-slim, the Razr’s minimalist form factor does not transfer to its feel within the hand, with the ultra wide 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display feeling large despite the device’s disconcertingly light form factor.
While we are currently spoiled by screens with sizes upwards of 4 inches, some users with small hands might still find that 4 inches is the largest palatable diagonal.
 

Motorola Razr Camera

Boasting an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera with 1080p video recording capabilities the Razr’s snapper falls, on first impressions, slightly short of expectations. Whilst viewing the camera’s live view on the expansive and vibrant display, content appears grainy and lacking clear definition.
Once snapped, however, shots are of an acceptable standard with little blurring and a broad arrange of vivid colors. Sampled under low light conditions the Razr’s camera requires further in-depth testing before writing off its on paper possibilities can even be considered.
 

Motorola Razr Specs

Responsive and zippy thanks to its 1.2GHz dual-core processor (TI OMAP 4430) and 1GB of RAM, the heavily skinned Razr looks fantastic, with the Kevlar rear panel appearing luxurious and a welcome break from the standard black plastic.
Whilst the scratch resistant, life surviving Gorilla glass screen coating and splash proof nano technology could not be tested during our hands-on review of the Motorola Razr, the display technology appears not to affect the AMOLED’s brilliant picture quality or responsiveness.
Moto's custom tweaks to the Android skin are not a major overhaul to that seen on the Bionic or the Droid X2 - we might say it's the same, albeit a bit "shinier". But the Android OS here is not the star of the show. The real excitement comes from Razr's high-end hardware, and quality build.
 
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