Motorola RAZR HD XT925
#5231
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926Category Breakdown
Motorola RAZR HD XT925
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Performance
37.949.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.481.6
Battery
21.821.8
Build
17.115.8
Connectivity
55.552.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.730.3
Summary
- The Motorola RAZR HD XT925 features a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note I717 has a larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors at 1.5 GHz and come with 1GB of RAM, but the Note I717 includes an Adreno 220 GPU for potentially better graphics performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the Note I717 has a slightly superior 2 MP front camera compared to the RAZR's 1.3 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh for both, but neither supports wireless charging.
- The RAZR HD runs on Android 4.0.4 (upgradable to 4.4.2), while the Note I717 starts with Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0) and features Samsung's TouchWiz UI, which may offer a different software experience.
- Overall, the RAZR HD is more compact and lighter, whereas the Note I717 is bulkier but offers a larger display and enhanced front camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RAZR HD XT925
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Motorola Razr HD LTE
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size
4.7"
5.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 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
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 2500/2530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.9 x 67.9 x 8.4 mm (5.19 x 2.67 x 0.33 in)
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
146 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer