The Motorola was an entry-level clamshell phone with a small external display. It could be personalised via its user-changeable front and back shells. The phone had a 4k colour display, speakerphone and instant messaging software. It also supported Java games including multiplayer titles that make it possible to play with other Motorola phone users via Bluetooth. Notably, it had no camera.
The V180 was announced at the same time as the
Motorola V80 and the
Motorola V220.