Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Motorola Droid RAZR HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2013 1:17 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Motorola Droid RAZR HD X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2530
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+323 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)167% More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.55"	vs	+4.7"3% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+2530 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
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Model	Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo	Verizon Droid RAZR HD, DROID Fighter, Motorola Vanquish
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	10/18/2012
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	67.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.19 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.55" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat3 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2530 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	286 hours (11.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • HDMI 1.4 • Splash-resistant KEVLAR housing • Motorola SmartActions • HAC (M4/T3) • 3G/4G WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Motorola Droid RAZR HD (XT926)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered