Motorola to launch MOTOLUXE smartphone in Canada

Motorola MOTOLUXEMotorola Canada today announced that it will launch its new MOTOLUXE smartphone in Canada. It will sport a new interface that “learns who you talk to and which apps you use and keeps all of that information front and center.” The Social Graph feature ties the size of a person’s icon to the frequency of your interactions.

“With its stylish design and media features, MOTOLUXE is the perfect smartphone to complement our busy lives,” said David Petrou, sales director, Motorola Mobility Canada. “Not only does MOTOLUXE have the power of Android, it also has a fun, adaptive and easy-to-use user interface, a big vibrant screen and a sharp camera to help you capture your everyday life.”

Motorola Mobility MOTOLUXE specifications:

  • Processor: 800MHz single-core
  • Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with Motorola’s MotoSwitch UI
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/HSPA
  • Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
  • Display: 4-inch FWVGA (480×854)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: Up to 300MB
  • Storage: microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with with LED flash
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Battery: 1,400mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 117.7 x 60.5 x 9.8 millimeters / 122 grams
  • Other: FM radio, multi-coloured LED

There is no word yet on whether the Motorola MOTOLUXE will be updated to Android 4.0.

The MOTOLUXE will be available in Canada in Q2. Carrier and pricing details were not provided.