Motorola DROID Maxx
#4567
Motorola DROID RAZR HD
#4841Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID Maxx
Motorola DROID RAZR HD
Performance
54.651.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
26.622.1
Build
14.216.3
Connectivity
58.956.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.530.8
Summary
- The Motorola DROID Maxx features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the DROID RAZR HD, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID Maxx is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset and a faster dual-core CPU at 1.7 GHz, while the DROID RAZR HD uses the S4 Plus with a 1.5 GHz CPU.
- The DROID Maxx has a superior rear camera at 10 MP versus the 8 MP of the RAZR HD, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the DROID Maxx at 3500 mAh, compared to the 2530 mAh battery in the RAZR HD, providing longer usage.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the DROID Maxx on 4.2.2 and the RAZR HD initially on 4.0.4 but upgradable to 4.4.
- Overall, the DROID Maxx offers better performance, camera quality, and battery life, while the RAZR HD is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID Maxx
Motorola DROID RAZR HD
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For Verizon
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID Fighter, Motorola XT926, Motorola DROID Vanquish
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2530 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Po 2530 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.5 x 71.2 x 8.5 mm (5.41 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
131.9 x 67.9 x 8.4 mm (5.19 x 2.67 x 0.33 in)
Weight
167 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, High Gloss Red, Black with Chrome Accents
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.54 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer