Droid Razr vs iPhone 4S: Verizon super-phone showdown

Andrew Couts

Motorola announced yesterday the super-thin and extra-durable Droid Razr smartphone. Armed with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a 4.3-inch super AMOLED display, and solid maximum battery life, the device has the potential to be one of the most popular handsets available on Verizon Wireless. But no phone can go without standing against Apple’s new iPhone 4S, which has already broken sales records less than a week after it officially went on sale. So, how does Motorola’s latest offering compare to Apple’s? Let’s break it down in this spec showdown.

Motorola Droid Razr vs Apple iPhone 4s Droid RazriPhone 4SCarrierVerizonVerizon/AT&T/SprintConnectivityCDMA dual-band/4G LTEGSM/CDMA (3G HSPA)Thickness7.1mm9.3mmWeight127g140gDisplay size4.3-inches3.5-inchesDisplay resolution 960×540960×640OSAndroid 2.3.5iOS 5Processordual-core 1.2GHzdual-core 800MHz A5RAM1GB512MBInternal storage16GB16GB/32GB/64GBMicroSD Yes (16GB included) NoRear camera8MP8MPFront camera1.3MPVGA Video recording1080p1080pWi-FiYesYesGPSYesYesBluetoothYesYesHDMIYesNoBattery life (talk)12.5 hours8 hoursBattery life (video)8.9 hours10 hoursPrice (w/2-yr contract) $299$199/$299/$399

Correction: An earlier version of this chart incorrectly said the Droid Razr does not have an HDMI port. It has been corrected. (Thanks, James!)