Skip to content

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR HD vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) 21Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2530
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Motorola RAZR HD X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

RAZR HD (XT925)} 21 Advantages Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) vs Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 3 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core122%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)33%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+312 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.7"18%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+2530 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Change model 
ModelRAZR HD (XT925)Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesMotorola RAZR HD XT925, RAZR HD LTE, Motorola VanquishSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/1/20125/8/2011
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)67.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.19 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/800/1700/1800/2600WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2530 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours6 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HDMI 1.4
• Splash-resistant KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• HAC (M4/T3)
• 3G/4G WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.