Motorola unveils Intel-powered RAZR i

Motorola RAZR iAs expected, Motorola today unveiled its first Intel-powered smartphone, the Motorola RAZR i, at an event in London. It is very similar to the recently announced RAZR M, with the processor being the key difference.

“Together with Intel, we’re redefining what people can expect from a mobile device. A camera that launches in an instant, Web pages that load blazingly fast and a device that’s the perfect balance of screen size and fit in hand,” said Jim Wicks, senior vice president, Consumer Experience Design, Motorola Mobility. “RAZR i delivers just that when you put an Intel-fast processor in a beautifully designed phone and add in extra long battery life.”

Motorola RAZR i specifications:

  • Processor: 2GHz single-core Intel Atom Z2480
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Cellular connectivity: HSPA/GSM
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS/GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, DLNA, NFC
  • Display: 4.3-inch qHD 540×960 Super AMOLED Advanced
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB onboard and microSD cards
  • Rear-facing camera: 8 MP AF with LED flash, 1080p video capture
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, USB 2.0 HS, HDMI
  • Battery: 2,000mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 60.9 × 122.5 × 8.3 millimeters / 126 grams
  • Colours: Black, White (in select markets)

The Motorola RAZR i will be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. No timeline has been provided as of yet.

The Motorola RAZR i will be available in Europe and Latin America starting in October. There is no word on whether it will eventually make its way to North America.

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