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Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) 12Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2530
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare Motorola RAZR HD X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

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

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RAZR HD (XT925)} 12 Advantages Motorola RAZR HD (XT925) vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+4.7"1%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 8MP59%
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
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+2530 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + 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
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)1%
Lighter
312 PPIvs+316 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

31 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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ModelRAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola RAZR HD XT925, RAZR HD LTE, Motorola VanquishVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/1/201212/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)67.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.19 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 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 700/800/1700/1800/2600LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
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)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2530 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy22 hours12 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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, HTML5, 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
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola RAZR HD (XT925)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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