New Motorola DROID 4 Smart Phone Specifications (First Look)

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DROID 4 by Motorola is the world’s thinnest and most powerful 4G QWERTY smartphone. With its laser-cut, five-row, LED backlit keyboard for precision typing and the raw power of its dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and 4G LTE on Verizon Wireless, DROID 4 empowers you to do more than ever before.

International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Motorola Mobility, and Verizon Wireless introduced the new DROID 4 by Motorola, the thinnest and most powerful 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone offering the power and capabilities to handle even the most demanding lifestyles. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets. 

DROID 4 is deceivingly slim at half an inch thin – packing not only a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM, but also a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a PC-like layout and edge-lit keys for fast, precise typing, even in the dark. It’s Business Ready with government-grade encryption to keep data secure. It features software tools such as MotoCast™ for remote access to music, pictures and videos on home or work computers, Smart Actions application to automate everyday tasks and the revolutionary webtop application for a multi-window environment with full Firefox® browser on a larger screen to boost productivity while on the road. An 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV, give DROID 4 users even more flexibility while at work or for play. DROID 4 delivers expected speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas for blazing fast Web browsing, video streaming and online collaboration.

A full suite of accessory options extends the power of DROID 4 and allows consumers to work however they work best. Accessories compatible with DROID 4 include the 10.1-inch Lapdock™ 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station and vehicle navigation mount.

Additional features

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• Powered by Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 4.0-inch qHD display with scratch and scrape resistant glass
• MotoCast for remote streaming of photos, videos, music, documents, presentations and more from home or office computers
• 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot supporting up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Water-repellent nanocoating for splash resistance
• 16 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity is less); Support for up to 32 GB microSD card
• Business Ready with government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; preloaded with Citrix® Receiver™ for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access

Specifications

DROID 4 by Motorola Features
Processor	1.2GHz dual-core processor
Software	Android 2.3.5 “Gingerbread” OS with Motorola Application Platform; to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter of 2012
Display	4.0” qHD (940 x 540) display
Camera	1.3-megapixel HD front-facing camera with 720p, 8-megapixel HD rear camera with 1080p
Memory	16GB of internal memory, with support for up to 32GB microSD
Battery life	Talk time: Up to approx. 12.5 hours Standby time: Up to approx. 8.5 days
Dimensions	2.65 inches x 5.0-inches x 0.5-inches
Weight	6.31oz
Enterprise Features	Business Ready with government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; pre-loaded with Citrix Receiver for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access
Bands/Modes	CDMA 800/1900, LTE Band 13
Battery	1785 mAH Li-on
Connectivity	3.5mm + micro USB, HDMI out
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Capable
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Stereo Wireless technology, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth v2.1, A2DP 1.2, PBAP, HID, MAP, PAN-NAP, OPP, DUN, SPP, GAVDP, AVDTP, AVCTP
Audio	FM Radio Receive, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v9
Video	1080p HD video capture with image stabilization (rear camera), front-facing HD webcam with 720p video recording, 1080p Mirror Mode output
Messaging/Web/Apps	Email (Corporate Sync, Google Mail, POP3/IMAP embedded, Push Email, Yahoo Mail), Google Apps (Google Maps, GChat, Google Search, YouTube, Google Calendar, Google Voice Search, Google News, Google Weather, Google Books), Android Market, MotoCast2 for steaming content from your home computer, Smart Actions for extending battery life and more
Location Services	AGPS (autonomous), eCompass, Standalone
Accessories	10.1” Lapdock 100, 14” Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station, Smart Controller, Vehicle Navigation Dock and Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad

Availability

DROID 4 by Motorola will be available in the coming weeks. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative. 

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Contact your service provider for details.