Category Breakdown
HTC Raider 4G
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Raider 4G features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Motorola DROID 4 XT894 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 275 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, with the Raider using a generic dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and the DROID 4 utilizing a TI OMAP 4430 chipset, offering similar performance levels.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but they lack optical image stabilization.
- In terms of battery, the DROID 4 has a slightly larger capacity at 1785 mAh compared to the Raider's 1620 mAh.
- Both run Android 2.3.4 (upgradable to 4.0), but the Raider includes HTC's Sense UI, which may enhance the software experience compared to the stock interface on the DROID 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Raider 4G
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Rider, HTC Holiday, HTC Raider 4G LTE
For Verizon
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1785 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 67 x 11.2 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
127 x 67.3 x 12.7 mm (5.0 x 2.65 x 0.5 in)
Weight
177 g
178.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

