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Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX

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

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Compare Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 06Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX Compare Motorola Moto E X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX

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Moto E (XT1021)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Droid RAZR MAXX} 16 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAhvs+3300 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
60Hz
16 million
540x960 pixels
256 PPI
4.3"
+17 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

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
 
ModelMoto E (XT1021)Droid RAZR MAXX
Other model namesMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021Verizon Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX XT912, Spyder Max
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date5/13/20141/26/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Advanced
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1980 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours21.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HDMI 1.3
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (XT1021)Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
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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