Don't be tricked into believing the Motorola i886 is an Android smartphone; it's not, but it is a very functional Nextel messaging phone with Direct Connect and fantastic call quality.
Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
Even though the Motorola i886 is a simple Nextel messaging phone, it has a very Android-like look and feel, from the customizable home screens to the icons in the main menu.
The Motorola i886 is 0.7 inch thick and feels quite hefty in the hand, but that's because of its ruggedized exterior that makes it resistant to a variety of environmental hazards.
