Spec Showdown: RAZR V3 vs. RAZR V9

Let's compare a 2004 smartphone with its 2007 successor, and see how well Motorola's improved its flagship model over the last 3 years.
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Item |
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Form Factor |
Clamshell |
Clamshell |
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Network connectivity |
Quadband GSM |
Quadband GSM, HSDPA |
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Size |
98 x 53 x 13.9mm |
103 x 53 x 13.3mm |
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Weight |
95 grams |
125 grams |
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Display |
176 x 220 primary |
2.2" QVGA primary |
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Short-range connectivity |
Bluetooth 1.2 |
Bluetooth 2.0 |
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Multimedia |
VGA camera |
2 megapixel camera |
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Expansion |
None |
microSD slot |
There's no doubt the second-generation RAZR is better than its parent, featuring bigger displays and expansion. And connectivity freaks will love the speed of HSDPA. All this in a slightly thinner body. But the important question is: compared to its competitors, is Motorola still up-to-date? The RAZR V9 will probably hit the streets this 3rd quarter.