# Upgraded Throwback Smartphones Motorola Droid RAZR Gives an Old Classic a Major Makeover By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-droid-razr References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr/) & [droiddoes](http://www.droiddoes.com/#/droidrazr) Six years ago the RAZR was one of the hottest cell phones on the market, and now it's coming back as the [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-bundle) Droid RAZR. The Motorola Droid RAZR designers give the original model a major overhaul. For starters, the [clam-shell style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2660-flip) has been taken out in favor of a touchscreen feature. Much like its predecessor, it has a [very slim body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-x70-air) at only 7.1mm and a slick carbon-fiber look. On the technical side, the original RAZR predates smartphones, so given the current time, Motorola decided to upgrade to this smartphone technology. It runs on an Android operating system and boasts a 4.3 inch AMOLED display, a 8 megapixal camera capable of 1080 HD video, 16GB storage that can be extended to 64GB and more. Not a bad comeback for an old cell phone model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Throwback Smartphones:** The resurgence of upgraded versions of classic cell phone models presents opportunities for nostalgic consumers and tech collectors. - **Clam-shell Elimination:** The removal of the clam-shell design in favor of touchscreens opens up possibilities for innovative form factors and enhanced user experiences. - **Smartphone Upgrades:** The advancement of smartphone technology in older models allows for improved features, performance, and compatibility with current mobile standards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile device industry can leverage the nostalgia trend by reimagining and upgrading classic models to cater to a niche market. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to tap into the demand for throwback devices and offer modernized versions of popular products. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications providers can capitalize on the reemergence of throwback smartphones by offering tailored plans and services for retro-tech enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-bundle.md) - [Midrange Foldable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-fold.md) - [Durable Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-razr-60-ultra.md) - [Large-Screen Foldable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus.md) - [Chinless Folding Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-2022.md) - [Magenta-Hued Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-razr-plus.md) - [Innovative Size-Changing Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-rizr.md) - [Pink Socialite Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Gold-Rimmed Foldable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-razr.md)