Motorola Moto Q Smartphone

Motorola Moto Q Smartphone Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.00 of 5 (by 18 users)



Motorola Moto Q Smartphone Review Summary

Motorola is a leader in the very competitive U.S. smart phone market and the Motorola Moto Q is certainly one of the reasons why. Although our community of savvy smart phone users had a few critical words to say about the much lauded Moto Q—one user said “Overall as I said before I would give this product an 'okay' -- definitely not the worst, but not the best either,” —the majority of our users had high praise for the stylish slim-line phone. One reviewer stated: “The Moto Q smart-phone is a great phone. It has clear call quality and good reception,” still another simply called the Motorola Moto Q a “Great little PDA.” Read what our community has to say about the Motorola Moto Q Smart Phone.
22% of people rated Motorola Moto Q Smartphone as 5 stars
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61% of people rated Motorola Moto Q Smartphone as 4 stars
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11% of people rated Motorola Moto Q Smartphone as 3 stars
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6% of people rated Motorola Moto Q Smartphone as 2 stars
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89% 89% of people recommend Motorola Moto Q Smartphone 11% of people don't recommend Motorola Moto Q Smartphone 11%
 

Motorola Moto Q Smartphone Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
11
2008
The Moto Q (mine is from US Cellular) is a great entry level Smart Phone.  The basics all work great, above average, with intuative controls and an easy interface, I was using by habit within the first few days.

Big drawbacks include a lack of a notepad function and no mapping function.  Plus there...
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Every day computer user

chuck-silo
Oak Ridge, TN
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
16
2007
I was really excited when I first got my Moto Q, but compared to other phones so far it just seems to be 'okay'. I use my cell phone as an alarm clock on the road, however this one even at the highest volume possible is barely audible no matter what tone I pick. Also it seems like the battery is dead... review »
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cost-conscious, appreciative of good service

snecessary
Wise, VA
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Motorola Moto Q Smartphone Ratings and Reviews

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pc-user, reliant on my phone, a busy person, technology lover, technically savvy, value conscious, glad to have it, depending on calendar and contact list

DEC
7
2007
The Moto Q smartphone is a great phone. It has clear call quality and good reception. Battery time is typical of a smartphone, it needs to be charged daily if you use it a lot and/or have it checking your e-mail a lot. The screen and keyboard are small, however, and that keyboard is also how you dial, so try it out in a store before you buy it because you may have trouble dialing while not looking at the phone (i.e. while driving). The voice regognition software works great on every name I have except (for some reason) the name Ryan. However, you have to say an extra command "name dial" and... review »
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4 star rating
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kg4dkf
Hollywood, FL



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glad to have it

NOV
21
2007
The Q is an excellent smartphone for the business user on a budget. No stylus, but buttons keep it easy to use. I would highly recommend the extended battery, as it greatly improves the short battery life. Windows Mobile 5, and the mini-SD card slot provides up to an additional 2 GB of storage.
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4 star rating
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donfun78
Milan, IL



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technology lover, glad to have it, always online, daily computer user, parent of toddlers, married, mom of 2, online all the time

JUL
30
2008

   I have had cellular service with Verizon Wireless for quite some time and every two years I get a free upgrade on my phone.  I have been doing a lot of research on phones and knew that when my upgrade came due that I was going to get the Moto Q, because of all the features it has.  My main reasoning for this phone is I wanted the email capabilities, and a QWERTY keyboard to make responding easier.

    The amount of things this phone can do is incredible.  I really like the navigation in the phone.  I can find the nearest bank, nearest McDonalds, whatever I am looking for.  Probably...

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4 star rating
2008 Advisor
houdini16409
Clearwater, MN



1
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not a gadget geek

NOV
15
2007
So glad I have this phone.  I can sync it to my computer, use it to check email, update my calendar, and surf the internet no matter where I go.  My favorite feature is the full QWERTY keyboard, I will never go back to a standard keypad phone.  I am also glad it has a camera, many of the other devices I looked at did not have this feature and I enjoy using it frequently.  Also, I was able to get this phone for only $50 with rebate when signing up for a new account - much more affordable than similar devices.
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4 star rating
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DadtheGreat
Hutchinson, KS



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depending on calendar and contact list, pc-user, reliant on my phone, in need of a long lasting battery, glad to have it, expecting good, fair service, not a gadget geek, appreciative of good service

NOV
15
2007

My Moto Q is my work phone.  It organizes, through my PC, all my important appointments coming up, over 300 contacts, emails and texts.  One set back is the very short, limited battery life.  I recommend getting a spare to swith to in times of emergency.  Talking on the phone takes up most of the battery life.  There is only one alarm setting possible which I don't enjoy as much as my previous phone.  It's very easy to operate and I have yet to read the instruction manual.


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4 star rating
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amandabotello
San Antonio, TX



1
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expecting good, fair service, Every day computer user, reliant on my phone, pc-user, glad to have it, appreciative of good service, depending on calendar and contact list

NOV
22
2007

  

 

I initially planned to buy an i-phone but found text messaging on it without a real keypad difficult. The keypad on the Motorola Moto Q smartphone is exceptional. Text messaging is a breeze with this phone. Love the mobile internet access as. Reception is great. Highly recommend this product. With available V-cast music and video downloads are a cinch. And the camera takes clear, crisp pictures. Great phone for multi-tasking in a wireless world.


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5 star rating
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melanieclaire
Jackson, NJ



1
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not afraid of technology, willing to pay for quality, usually the first to try something new, impressed with this product, into trying new things, Windows Mobile user, gadget geek, practical

DEC
16
2007
As a computer consultant with a large territory.  I needed something portable enough that I could take it everywhere, but powerful enough that I could keep up with everything I needed when I was on the road.  With only a few additions the moto Q is the perfect cell phone for me.  I added the extended battery, and some software to allow me to sync my notes.  I have never been more pleased with any other new device I have ever purchased.
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5 star rating
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kstans
Canton, NC



1
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glad to have it, depending on calendar and contact list, in need of a long lasting battery

NOV
29
2007

This is a very easy to use smart phone.

My only complaints about it though would be the Very small number pad, ( I have large hands) and the short usage time.  It does though have a pretty decent stand by time, and the bluetooth setup is very easy to use.

 


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4 star rating
fdiddy69
Muskegon, MI



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an amateur artist

MAY
5
2009

The Moto Q is a great all-in-one phone in my opinion.It's got everything I need,Mp3 player, camera,planner,phone,internet browser. Basically a mini Pc with phone service. I got mine from Verizon, so I got a great deal when I renewed my contract. It sounds great playing music,takes great pictures, and gets good cell phone reception. I like that it's so thin it fits in my pocket. I like the huge screen on it and I can buy new apps for it. I can't afford internet access on it so I couldn't so how it is to browse the internet.This is the first Smartphone I've had so I can't compare it to the others....

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
BonnieBee
Allons, TN



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technology lover, a PC User, technically savvy, a busy person, always online, a techie, reliant on my phone, a graphics pro

AUG
17
2008
I purchased my Motorola Q to be able to check my email from anywhere and not having to worry about having a computer with me. The data package you need (at least with Verizon) is a bit of a bummer cost-wise, but functionally with Windows on it, there is a lot you can do (it also has Internet Explorer and you can download Google Maps for free for it). The only downside I have had so far is battery life. If I don't actually talk on it, the battery life has averaged about 6 hours which if you are using a 4-day charge flip-phone, it's a big difference. When I have it at work I keep it plugged in and... review »
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3 star rating
2008 Contributor
aibrean
Xenia, OH



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Every day computer user

JUL
10
2008
I've had my Motorola Q for about 6 months now, and generally enjoy it.  Things I like about the phone include nice big screen, excellent game selection, and you can download your own music onto the phone and make ring tones with it.  I do however, have a few issues with the phone.  The qwerty keyboard feature is something that I really don't like, for me it's much harder to text with this feature.  My major problem with this phone is with the silver default button.  It's extremely sensitive, and it tends to call who ever is first in your address book if it rubs against the side of your... review »
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4 star rating
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sarahninja
Missoula, MT



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Every day computer user, always online

JUN
23
2008
Pros: This phone is awesome.  You can literally do anything with it.  You can create your own ringtones and store it to the memory.  It even has GPS and you don't have to buy anything extra to make it worth, other than pay $10 a month to your provider.  I would reccomend this phone to anyone.  Texting is a breeze with the little keyboard.  Speakerphone is really loud.  The only downside is that the battery does run out quick in the small battery but you get a free larger battery with the phone.  You can't go wrong.  Only Con: If you don't have an unlimited internet access on your phone,... review »
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5 star rating
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sarahmorris120605
Fort George G Meade, MD



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loving my moto q

FEB
8
2008
i decided to purchase the moto q when my old phone's microphone quite working. i purchased it off ebay with an extended batter pack, charger, car charger, usb cable, sd card, and desktop charger. i have been very impressed with it so far! i am a majr texter, and the moto q makes texting a breeze. the internet is fast, and the extended battery gets great life. it is overall small, lightweight, and not very wide. it has too many features to count, and i love that it's a windows operating system. it does have a tendency to continue running programs, so you do have to frequently check the task manager... review »
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4 star rating
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xoblonde4sherox
Jacksonville, FL



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