This is what makes the Motorola Milestone XT800, the first dual SIM Android phone, so special. The phone lets you use a CDMA and GSM connection with dual standby mode. The package that comes with this double connectivity also makes the XT800 stand out from the crowd.
The XT800 has rounded off corners (unlike the sharpish edges of the original Milestone and the XT720) giving it an oval look. While it does have a metal band running around it, it is mainly built of plastic, although this does not detract from its looks. It fits easily into one's hands and at 137 grams, is relatively light for a device with such a large display.
Speaking of the display, it is by far the most striking feature of the phone, with the same resolution and size seen on the original Milestone and the multimediaheavy XT720 — 3.7 inches and 854x480 pixels. There are three touch buttons beneath it, for menu, home and back, and in case you are looking for a search button, well, it is right on top of the device, next to the power/standby button —a case of curious positioning that takes some getting used to.
Specs wise, the XT800 does not do too badly either. There is a 5MP camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, the option to expand memory to up to 32GB (a 2GB card comes bundled with the handset), and usual connectivity options like Wi-Fi , GPS and Bluetooth, as well as a suprise package—HDMI connectivity which lets you connect the phone to an HD display and watch video in 720p HD (the phone's camera, however, does not record HD video). The addition of an HDMI cable is a welcome bonus.
