Motorola RAZR MAXX 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

RAZR MAXX:

OLED

Mi 4:

LCD
Screen diagonal

RAZR MAXX: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

RAZR MAXX:

4.3 in

Mi 4:

5 in
Chipset

RAZR MAXX:

TI OMAP 4430

Mi 4:

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Height

RAZR MAXX: 8.5 mm shorter

RAZR MAXX:

130.7 mm

Mi 4:

139.2 mm
Release year

RAZR MAXX:

2012

Mi 4:

2014

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. RAZR MAXX

Height:

130.7 mm
Width:

68.9 mm
Depth:

9 mm
2. Mi 4

Height:

139.2 mm +8.5 mm versus RAZR MAXX
Width:

68.5 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm

Weight

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

1. RAZR MAXX

145 g
2. Mi 4

149 g

+4 g versus RAZR MAXX

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. RAZR MAXX

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 RAZR MAXX.

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 RAZR MAXX, Mi 4, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	RAZR MAXX	Mi 4
16 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. RAZR MAXX

NFC:: Unknown
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. RAZR MAXX

3300 mAh

+220 mAh versus Mi 4
2. Mi 4

3080 mAh

Specifications

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1. RAZR MAXX2. Mi 4

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	Mi 4
Dimensions (HxWxD)	130.7 Х 68.9 Х 9 mm	139.2 Х 68.5 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	145 g	149 g
Technology	Super AMOLED Advanced	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.	16 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.	3300 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3080 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)	Android 4.4.3 (KitKat) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 10
Chipset	TI OMAP 4430	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	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	56.6%	72.3%
PPI /points per inch/	256 PPI	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	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	1.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	1.3 MP	8 MP f/1.8

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	Mi 4
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	PowerVR SGX540	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	61632
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	891
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1967
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1997

General specs

General specs — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	Mi 4
Release date	2012 April	2014 July
Colors	Black	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	230 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 607 h Talking time- Up to 17 h 40 min	Stand by time- Up to 280 h (3G)
Body build	Unknown	aluminum frame plastic back

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for RAZR MAXX, Mi 4.
Specification	RAZR MAXX	Mi 4
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	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	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n DLNA hotspot	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 A2DP EDR LE	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 1.36 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

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

Motorola RAZR MAXX vs Xiaomi Mi 4