Motorola DROID RAZR M vs Xiaomi Mi 4: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

DROID RAZR M:

OLED

Mi 4:

LCD
Weight

DROID RAZR M: 23 g lighter

DROID RAZR M:

126 g

Mi 4:

149 g
Width

DROID RAZR M: 7.6 mm narrower

DROID RAZR M:

60.9 mm

Mi 4:

68.5 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID RAZR M: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

DROID RAZR M:

4.3 in

Mi 4:

5 in
Chipset

DROID RAZR M:

Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus

Mi 4:

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Depth

DROID RAZR M: 0.6 mm thinner

DROID RAZR M:

8.3 mm

Mi 4:

8.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. DROID RAZR M

Height:

122.5 mm
Width:

60.9 mm
Depth:

8.3 mm
2. Mi 4

Height:

139.2 mm +16.7 mm versus DROID RAZR M
Width:

68.5 mm +7.6 mm versus DROID RAZR M
Depth:

8.9 mm +0.6 mm versus DROID RAZR M

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID RAZR M

126 g
2. Mi 4

149 g

+23 g versus DROID RAZR M

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. DROID RAZR M

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²
2. Mi 4

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Mi 4 has approximately 35.2% more rectangular screen area than DROID RAZR M.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
8 GB	1 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi 4: Original memory entry

16/64 GB · 2/3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. DROID RAZR M

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Mi 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID RAZR M

2000 mAh
2. Mi 4

3080 mAh

+1080 mAh versus DROID RAZR M

Specifications

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1. DROID RAZR M2. Mi 4

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Dimensions (HxWxD)	122.5 Х 60.9 Х 8.3 mm	139.2 Х 68.5 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	126 g	149 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	16/64 GB 2/3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3080 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 4.4.3 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	51.0 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.3%	72.3%
PPI /points per inch/	256 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP f/1.8 1/3'' 1.12µm AF
Functions	LED flash	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	720p	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	8 MP f/1.8

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 225	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	2950	61632
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	891
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1967
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1997

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Release date	2012 September	2014 July
Colors	Black White	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	250 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 408 h Talking time- Up to 20 h	Stand by time- Up to 280 h (3G)
Body build	Unknown	aluminum frame plastic back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions CDMA 800 / 1900 - Telecom 3G model -3G - TD-SCDMA - 4G model HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Unicom 3G model Telecom 3G model CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - Telecom 3G model -4G - LTE band 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) - 4G model
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band hotspot DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 EDR LE	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)	SAR - 1.36 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID RAZR M, Mi 4.
Specification	DROID RAZR M	Mi 4
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass - MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player -MP4/H.264/WMV player -Organizer -Document viewer/editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)

Motorola DROID RAZR M vs Xiaomi Mi 4