Recently I had the opportunity to play with the new Motorola Triumph smartphone. The wireless device is an Android cell phone for Virgin Mobile. The Motorola Triumph features a 1GHz processor, 4.1-inch touchscreen, front-facing 5 MP camera, 720p HD camcorder, HDMI output, 2 GB microSD card and Android 2.2. The mobile device has a list price of $300, but you can get it for less if you shop around. Bottom line: I think the Motorola Triumph is a decent smartphone for a prepaid plan, but it’s not something I would want to pay $300 for if I also had to sign a two-year service contract.
Motorola Triumph Positives
- Decent screen size (4.1″)
- Clear display
- Easy to hear and talk
- Doesn’t require a contract like most smartphones
- Only $35 a month for 300 minutes and unlimited web, data, messaging, and email
- The rubber texture around the mobile phone is almost like having a built-in case
- Flash is pre-installed
- You can download an app to under-clock the cpu (uses less battery power)
Motorola Triumph Negatives
- At my house, web browsing was very, very slow via Virgin Mobile’s 3G network
- Default sleep setting is annoying (I think it’s set for one minute) — mobile phone kept powering down when I was trying to do something
- Accelerometer is a bit flaky — sometimes it incorrectly shifts to the wrong orientation (landscape instead of portrait, and vice versa)
- Headset not included
Motorola Triumph Specs
- Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- 1 GHz processor
- 2 GB microSD pre-installed (supports up to 32 GB)
- CDMA 1900 MHz, EVDO Rev. a
- 5 MP camera, VGA, front-facing, 4x digital zoom, LED flash, auto focus
- HD 720p quality (1280x720p resolution) up to 24 fps capture, up to 30 fps playback
- 1400 mAh Li Ion battery
- Up to 8.3 hours continuous talk time
- Up to 300 hours standby time
- Stereo Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (support profiles, A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP,HFP, PBAP, HSP, SDAP/SDP, OPP, SPP, AVDTP, OBEX)
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Micro USB
- HDMI Micro Connector
- Virtual keyboard
- Supports voice commands
- 262k TFT touch screen
- 4.1″ WVGA (480 x 800) display
- Weight: 3.4 oz
- Size: 4.8″ x 2.6″ x 0.39″
I presently use the Optimus V on Virgin Mobile and I was debating about switching to the Triumph, but it sounds like its pretty much the same phone with a bigger screen. While I admit that what I wanted was the bigger screen, its certainly not worth $300 or even really $100 just for that if they’re still having the same issues as they always have. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty happy with VM relative to the price I pay as compared to the price/service ratio at other carriers, I just wish there was a better selection of phones – though I can understand why there isn’t… with the exception that it operates on the Sprint network, so I don’t see any reason that ANY Sprint phone shouldn’t be able to work thru VM too. God damn anti-competitive practices are alive and well in the cell phone industry.
And what’s the deal with all those new phones coming out every month? It’s like the TV commercial, a new model will come out right after you buy something.
I can’t believe how expensive phones are today! I love using Hubby’s smart phone while we are away but other then that I will stick to me $50 flip phone lol
My wife is the same way. She picked a basic phone instead of a smartphone when she signed up for mobile service.
Hello there, I think that Motorola Triumph is one of the most attractive smartphones from Motorola. I like the phone features and the price is very good.
Hello there! Great blog! I think that this smartphone may have the great features that Motorola offers but just a bit pricey compared to other leading smartphones in the market. Although it is a descent phone, I wish they could be able to look at the market they want this to click! Nonetheless, congratulations fro your purchase! More power to your blog!
I just bought the triumph, the thing that has me upset with it is the lack of a hardcore protective case. Ive been looking for one everywhere, the only cases ive found are gel or cheap plastic. If anyone knows of such a case feedback would be awesome. Thanks