Category Breakdown
Motorola RAZR HD XT925
Samsung Galaxy S III T999
Performance
37.951.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
21.820.0
Build
17.116.3
Connectivity
55.558.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.730.7
Summary
- The Motorola RAZR HD XT925 and Samsung Galaxy S III T999 both feature Super AMOLED displays with similar resolutions, but the Galaxy S III has a slightly larger 4.8-inch screen compared to the RAZR's 4.7 inches.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors, but the Galaxy S III utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Galaxy S III has a higher resolution 1.9 MP front camera compared to the RAZR's 1.3 MP.
- The RAZR HD has a larger 2500 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S III has a 2100 mAh battery, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run on Android with the RAZR upgradable to KitKat and the Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean, providing a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the RAZR is slightly heavier at 146g compared to the Galaxy S III's 133g, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RAZR HD XT925
Samsung Galaxy S III T999
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Motorola Razr HD LTE
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung SGH-T999, Samsung Galaxy S III T-Mobile
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 2500/2530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2100 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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
146 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Pebble blue, Marble white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (T999L)
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

