Motorola DROID Mini
#5583
Motorola RAZR i XT890
#5369Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID Mini
Motorola RAZR i XT890
Performance
54.542.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.181.1
Battery
79.518.9
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
58.241.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.228.1
Summary
- The Motorola DROID Mini features a more advanced Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the RAZR i XT890's 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better clarity and color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the DROID Mini is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core CPU, offering superior processing capabilities over the Intel Atom Z2460 in the RAZR i.
- The DROID Mini also has a higher resolution rear camera at 10 MP versus the RAZR i's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 2000 mAh battery, but the DROID Mini supports wireless charging while the RAZR i does not.
- The DROID Mini runs on Android 4.2, providing a more updated software experience compared to the RAZR i's Android 4.0.4, which can be upgraded to 4.4.2.
- Overall, the DROID Mini offers better display quality, performance, camera capabilities, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID Mini
Motorola RAZR i XT890
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED Advanced
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Intel Atom Z2460
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 320
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB (5GB 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, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
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
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.3 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.78 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
122.5 x 60.9 x 8.3 mm (4.82 x 2.40 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass