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Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 vs Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 vs Samsung Galaxy 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 29Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) Compare Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid RAZR XT912

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Droid RAZR XT912} 29 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 vs Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)151%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+16GB (13GB available)77 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)73%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+256 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.3"54%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 50 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1780 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
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
+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
127 grams (4.45 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)25%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+5 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
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ModelDroid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Razr XT912, Motorola SpyderSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date11/11/20118/1/2010
Depth7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight127 grams (4.45 ounces)102 grams (3.57 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 XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)512MB (170MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload50/5.76 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat2 (13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
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 XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1780 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours8 hours
Standby205 hours (8.5 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• 16GB microSD included
CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HDMI 1.3
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid RAZR XT912Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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