Droid Bionic by Motorola Review

The Droid Bionic by Motorola made one of its first public appearances at CES in January. Months have passed, and though there were rumors of a summer release, the phone didn't become available through Verizon Wireless until fall. The Droid Bionic is the first smartphone from Verizon Wireless to offer 4G LTE connectivity paired with a powerful dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. This smartphone is currently the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless at 10.99mm as well, though other phones in the pipeline will steal this title soon.

With its dual-core processor, plenty of RAM, 16GB of on-board storage, a preinstalled 16 GB microSD card, and a 4.3-inch qHD screen, this smartphone certainly has the specifications of a high-end phone that's sure to please. The phone also features an 8MP camera and the ability to capture 1080p HD video.

Verizon Wireless continues to expand its 4G LTE network too. When you're in a 4G coverage area, Verizon Wireless says you should expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. Of course, when a 4G connection is unavailable, you'll still be connected through Verizon Wireless' 3G network. You can also use the Droid Bionic to share the LTE connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices provided you're willing to pay for the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot feature.

The Droid Bionic also supports a few accessories and comes with software that enables secure remote file access. Like the Motorola Atrix, you can dock the Droid Bionic in a laptop-like dock (sold separately) and use the phone as a portable PC with an 11.6-inch screen and full keyboard. Other accessories for the Droid Bionic include a HD station, vehicle dock, and many others. With the preloaded ZumoCast software, you can use the phone to access files on your PC without first needing to upload or sync files.

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DROID BIONIC by Motorola Specifications & Features