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Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX vs Sony Xperia M (C1904)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX vs Sony Xperia M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M X Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX 16Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX

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!

Droid RAZR MAXX} 16 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX vs Xperia M (C1904)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia M (C1904)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3300 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)26%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
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ModelDroid RAZR MAXXXperia M (C1904)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX XT912, Spyder MaxSony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date1/26/20127/1/2013
Depth8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Back: KEVLAR
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
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 Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21.5 hours9 hours
Standby380 hours (15.8 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HDMI 1.3
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Yellow
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Red-eye reduction
• Panorama photo
• ANT+ support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXXSony Xperia M (C1904)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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