LG G5 (H840) vs Motorola Droid RAZR XT912

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 7:11 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:32 PM

Compare Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 X LG G5 (H840) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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26 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core170% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+554 PPI116% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.3"23% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 50 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)25% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)8% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
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Model	LG G5 (H840)	Droid RAZR XT912
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	Verizon Motorola Razr XT912, Motorola Spyder
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	3/31/2016	11/11/2011
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Advanced
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	50/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat2 (13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Mini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	12.5 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	205 hours (8.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • 16GB microSD included • CDMA/GSM Dual-mode • Docking connector • HDMI 1.3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered