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Motorola RAZR MAXX
XT910Samsung Galaxy S4
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 62 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 2.3.6 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2 |
| 2012-04-03 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.15 x 2.71 x 0.35 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| Kevlar | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 125.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 5 inches |
| 540 x 960 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 256 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4430 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.25 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 607 hours standby time 17.6 hours talk time | 17 hours talk time |
| 5.28 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is much better than the Motorola RAZR MAXX, getting a 76.1 score against 62. Both phones we compare here come with Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a more recent 4.4.2 version and Motorola RAZR MAXX has Android 4.0 version. Samsung Galaxy S4's body is newer, lighter and thinner than the Motorola RAZR MAXX.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a lot better display than Motorola RAZR MAXX, because it has a bigger screen, a way higher 1920 x 1080px resolution and a much higher screen pixels density. The Galaxy S4 features a little bit more storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Motorola RAZR MAXX, and although they both have the same 16 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy S4 also has an external memory card slot that allows up to 64 GB.
Samsung Galaxy S4 has just a bit better performance than Motorola RAZR MAXX, because although it has a worse graphics co-processor running at 400 megahertz, it also counts with more RAM memory and 2 more cores. The Samsung Galaxy S4 shoots just a bit better photographs and videos than Motorola RAZR MAXX, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 video resolution, the Samsung Galaxy S4 also has a camera in the back with a much better 13 megapixels resolution and a larger aperture to capture better low-light photos and video.
The Motorola RAZR MAXX counts with improved battery life than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
The Galaxy S4 costs a bit more than Motorola RAZR MAXX, but you can get a much better phone for that few extra dollars.
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