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Motorola RAZR i XT890 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR i XT890 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) Compare Motorola RAZR i XT890 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

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!

RAZR i XT890} 9 Advantages Motorola RAZR i XT890 vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
+2GHz 32bit Single-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+2000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+316 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.65"8%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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+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
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Super AMOLED Advanced / Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
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ModelRAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Other model namesMotorola RAZR i XT890, Motorola RAZRi XT890Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth Korea
South Korea
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/2/20121/1/2012
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Chipset32bit: Intel Atom Z276032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 2GHz Saltwell (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5.9 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Camera takes 10 photos per second
• Motorola SmartActions
• Docking connector
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T4)
Java framework
• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola RAZR i XT890Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.159W/kg (head)
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