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Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) vs Motorola RAZR i XT890

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Motorola RAZR i XT890 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola RAZR i XT890 X Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) 23Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Motorola RAZR i XT890 Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

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!

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) vs RAZR i XT890} 2 Advantages Motorola RAZR i XT890
+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+441 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Advanced
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+18 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

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
 
ModelGalaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)RAZR i XT890
Other model namesGalaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Galaxy S IV, Samsung AltiusMotorola RAZR i XT890, Motorola RAZRi XT890
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/201310/2/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Advanced
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)32bit: Intel Atom Z2760
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 2GHz Saltwell (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.14µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours10 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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