Verizon’s new Long Term Evolution challenges the iPhone’s design and power.
Motorola Droid Razr is arguably the best-looking (and the most attractive) Motorola Android device ever, from its thickness of only 7.1 mm to its Kevlar back, large Super AMOLED qHD screen to its Long Term Evolution technology (plus the Verizon ad blitz), it is quite obvious that the new Droid Razr is one of the biggest competitors of Apple’s new iPhone 4S smartphone.
The iPhone 4S is now available in USA, while the Motorola Droid Razr is a Verizon Wireless exclusive device that will arrive this month.
What smartphone is better? See our brief comparison between the Apple iPhone 4S and the Motorola Droid Razr below:
CPU or Processor, or SoC
The iPhone 4S and the Motorola Droid Razr are dual-core devices — smartphones that are equipped with a dual-core CPU or processor or SoC. For starters, the dual-core CPU offers faster web browsing and application support compared to the “already outdated” single-core CPU.
The iPhone 4S is reportedly using an 800MHz dual-core A5 chip, while the Motorola Droid Razr is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor.
What phone is better? Well, technically, the Motorola Droid Razr wins but the iPhone 4S and its iOS operating system are optimized to take advantage of the dual-core processor, resulting in a faster and more responsive experience.
Design
The iPhone 4S features glass on front/back and metal antenna on the side, a “very premium” design but incredibly prone to shattering on impact. Apparently, one of the weaknesses of the iPhone 4S is its easy to shatter design.
Meanwhile, Motorola is claiming that the new Droid RAZR will prove that “thin isn’t frail,” with the phone’s kevlar back, scratch–resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display and the phone is “splash resistant” courtesy of the so-called “waterrepellent nanocoating,” and non-removable battery design.
Touch Screen
The Motorola Droid Razr, similar to other Android devices, is offering a larger screen size: a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD screen with pixel density of 256 ppi. The iPhone 4S, similar to the old iPhone 4, offers a smaller 3.5-inch touchscreen with 330 ppi. The iPhone 4S is better when it comes to pixel per square inch, while the Droid Razr’s screen is just decent.
According to the WikiPedia entry of “Pixel Density,” good quality photographs usually require 300 pixels per inch when printed, so the ppi offered by the iPhone 4S is more than enough to satisfy your eyes, while an “almost” experience for the Droid Razr.
Apple is calling its 330 ppi the Retina Display, because “pixel density is so high your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels.”
Camera
The 8-megapixel camera on the iPhone 4S is one of the best in the smartphone market so far. It can actually replace your old to decent point-and-shoot cameras. The macro video recording of the iPhone 4S is also impressive.
Meanwhile, the Motorola is claiming that the Motorola Droid Razr’s 8-megapixel camera can “create some cinematic awesomeness,” and the phone has “image stabilization technology for less blurry video.”
Operating System
The iPhone 4S is pre-installed with iOS 5 out of the box and will get automatic updates from Apple if available. The new iOS 5 supports the over-the-air or OTA software update, so a user can update his/her iPhone directly on the device. Other features are iCloud, Twitter integration, iMessage, dedicated camera button support, camera tools, and web browsing enhancements.
Meanwhile, the Motorola Droid Razr includes Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 out of the box which is not the latest Android version, but still a powerful build which supports Google Talk with video, Google+ video conferencing, battery management, enhanced web surfing, better virtual keyboard and improved application support including gaming apps.
According to Motorola, the Motorola Droid Razr will receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system “early next year.” The Android Ice Cream Sandwich is the “latest and greatest” Android version yet with new features like Face Unlock, Cellular Data management support, design improvements including the more intuitive applications and widgets drawer, better contacts app or the “People App,” and built-in camera tools.
Internet connectivity
The Motorola Droid Razr is better than the iPhone 4S when it comes to data connectivity, courtesy of the Razr’s Long Term Evolution. The iPhone 4S is a world phone and supports both the CDMA and GSM — but our tests show (Verizon version) 0.90Mbps download, and 0.20Mbps upload. AT&T’s iPhone 4S is faster with 1.5Mbps to 2.5Mbps downloads, or 0.50Mbps to 0.80Mbps upload.
Meanwhile, the Motorola Droid Razr is expected to offer 5 to 15Mbps actual download, and 3 to 5Mbps actual upload speeds based on our tests using other Android LTE devices. It is worth noting that the LTE speed of the Droid Razr may vary “by plans or other factors.”
Price
Phone’s retail price is the most important factor impacting the market’s purchase decision.
Verizon Wireless will start selling the new Razr this week, sporting the tag price of $299.99 on contract and requires data plan (minimum of $30 per month) or $649.99 for the full retail price. Apparently, the Motorola Droid Razr is $100 more expensive than its iPhone 4S counterpart (on contract).
You get what you pay for right? Well, Motorola and Verizon will add a free 16GB MicroSD card out of the box, so your phone can store more photos, videos and games. It is also worth mentioning that almost all “premium LTE Android smartphones” (HTC Thunderbolt, Droid Charge, the upcoming HTC Rezound) of Verizon Wireless have used (and will use) the $299.99 price tag.
This report was originally posted on PopHerald.com as Motorola Droid Razr vs iPhone 4S, under Gadgets and Mobile Category.
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Motorola Droid Razr is arguably the best-looking (and the most attractive) Motorola Android device ever, from its thickness of only 7.1 mm to its Kevlar back, large Super AMOLED qHD screen to its Long Term Evolution technology (plus the Verizon ad blitz), it is quite obvious that the new Droid Razr is one of the biggest competitors of Apple’s new iPhone 4S smartphone.
The iPhone 4S is now available in USA, while the Motorola Droid Razr is a Verizon Wireless exclusive device that will arrive this month.
What smartphone is better? See our brief comparison between the Apple iPhone 4S and the Motorola Droid Razr below:
CPU or Processor, or SoC
The iPhone 4S and the Motorola Droid Razr are dual-core devices — smartphones that are equipped with a dual-core CPU or processor or SoC. For starters, the dual-core CPU offers faster web browsing and application support compared to the “already outdated” single-core CPU.
The iPhone 4S is reportedly using an 800MHz dual-core A5 chip, while the Motorola Droid Razr is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor.
What phone is better? Well, technically, the Motorola Droid Razr wins but the iPhone 4S and its iOS operating system are optimized to take advantage of the dual-core processor, resulting in a faster and more responsive experience.
Design
The iPhone 4S features glass on front/back and metal antenna on the side, a “very premium” design but incredibly prone to shattering on impact. Apparently, one of the weaknesses of the iPhone 4S is its easy to shatter design.
Meanwhile, Motorola is claiming that the new Droid RAZR will prove that “thin isn’t frail,” with the phone’s kevlar back, scratch–resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display and the phone is “splash resistant” courtesy of the so-called “waterrepellent nanocoating,” and non-removable battery design.
Touch Screen
The Motorola Droid Razr, similar to other Android devices, is offering a larger screen size: a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD screen with pixel density of 256 ppi. The iPhone 4S, similar to the old iPhone 4, offers a smaller 3.5-inch touchscreen with 330 ppi. The iPhone 4S is better when it comes to pixel per square inch, while the Droid Razr’s screen is just decent.
According to the WikiPedia entry of “Pixel Density,” good quality photographs usually require 300 pixels per inch when printed, so the ppi offered by the iPhone 4S is more than enough to satisfy your eyes, while an “almost” experience for the Droid Razr.
Apple is calling its 330 ppi the Retina Display, because “pixel density is so high your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels.”
Camera
The 8-megapixel camera on the iPhone 4S is one of the best in the smartphone market so far. It can actually replace your old to decent point-and-shoot cameras. The macro video recording of the iPhone 4S is also impressive.
Meanwhile, the Motorola is claiming that the Motorola Droid Razr’s 8-megapixel camera can “create some cinematic awesomeness,” and the phone has “image stabilization technology for less blurry video.”
Operating System
The iPhone 4S is pre-installed with iOS 5 out of the box and will get automatic updates from Apple if available. The new iOS 5 supports the over-the-air or OTA software update, so a user can update his/her iPhone directly on the device. Other features are iCloud, Twitter integration, iMessage, dedicated camera button support, camera tools, and web browsing enhancements.
Meanwhile, the Motorola Droid Razr includes Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 out of the box which is not the latest Android version, but still a powerful build which supports Google Talk with video, Google+ video conferencing, battery management, enhanced web surfing, better virtual keyboard and improved application support including gaming apps.
According to Motorola, the Motorola Droid Razr will receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system “early next year.” The Android Ice Cream Sandwich is the “latest and greatest” Android version yet with new features like Face Unlock, Cellular Data management support, design improvements including the more intuitive applications and widgets drawer, better contacts app or the “People App,” and built-in camera tools.
Internet connectivity
The Motorola Droid Razr is better than the iPhone 4S when it comes to data connectivity, courtesy of the Razr’s Long Term Evolution. The iPhone 4S is a world phone and supports both the CDMA and GSM — but our tests show (Verizon version) 0.90Mbps download, and 0.20Mbps upload. AT&T’s iPhone 4S is faster with 1.5Mbps to 2.5Mbps downloads, or 0.50Mbps to 0.80Mbps upload.
Meanwhile, the Motorola Droid Razr is expected to offer 5 to 15Mbps actual download, and 3 to 5Mbps actual upload speeds based on our tests using other Android LTE devices. It is worth noting that the LTE speed of the Droid Razr may vary “by plans or other factors.”
Price
Phone’s retail price is the most important factor impacting the market’s purchase decision.
Verizon Wireless will start selling the new Razr this week, sporting the tag price of $299.99 on contract and requires data plan (minimum of $30 per month) or $649.99 for the full retail price. Apparently, the Motorola Droid Razr is $100 more expensive than its iPhone 4S counterpart (on contract).
You get what you pay for right? Well, Motorola and Verizon will add a free 16GB MicroSD card out of the box, so your phone can store more photos, videos and games. It is also worth mentioning that almost all “premium LTE Android smartphones” (HTC Thunderbolt, Droid Charge, the upcoming HTC Rezound) of Verizon Wireless have used (and will use) the $299.99 price tag.
This report was originally posted on PopHerald.com as Motorola Droid Razr vs iPhone 4S, under Gadgets and Mobile Category.
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HTC Rezound vs Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus (Prime)
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs Motorola Droid Razr
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