Motorola RAZR V MT887 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR V vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/1/2017 11:15 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:20 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus X Motorola RAZR V MT887 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

37Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) Compare Motorola RAZR V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

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2 Advantages Motorola RAZR V MT887	vs	37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)3% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+531 PPI107% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.2"44% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G TD-SCDMA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G TD-SCDMA) 2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps511 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
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Model	RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Other model names	Motorola Moto RAZR V MT887, Motorola Yangtze	Galaxy S8+ G955F (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in)	73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	531 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	343 hours (14.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola RAZR V MT887	Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered