Motorola DROID RAZR M
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Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
#5135Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID RAZR M
Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
Performance
47.642.5
Camera
19.135.1
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.917.1
Build
14.814.5
Connectivity
55.944.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.429.1
Summary
- The Motorola DROID RAZR M features a more modern build with a slimmer profile at 8.3 mm compared to the DROID RAZR XT912's 7.1 mm, but the latter is slightly heavier.
- Both models have a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID RAZR M is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the XT912 uses the older TI OMAP 4430, resulting in better overall performance for the M.
- Both cameras are 8 MP with similar video capabilities, but the XT912 offers a 2 MP front camera compared to the M's 0 MP.
- The DROID RAZR M has a larger 2000 mAh battery versus the XT912's 1780 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the M runs Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.4, while the XT912 starts with Android 2.3.5, upgradable to 4.1, indicating a more advanced software experience on the M.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID RAZR M
Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Verizon
Also known as DROID HDMotorola DROID RAZR XT912 - for VerizonMotorola RAZR - for Rogers
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 60.9 x 8.3 mm (4.82 x 2.40 x 0.33 in)
130.7 x 68.9 x 7.1 mm (5.15 x 2.71 x 0.28 in)
Weight
126 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
1.45 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, EDR, LE
4.0, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass