- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Optimus L9
- Motorola RAZR XT910
- Samsung Galaxy W
- HTC 8X
- Nokia Lumia 820
by GSM Arena (Apr, 2011)The best part of all is that it’s only 8.5mm thick and weighs 116g – 3 grams less than the Galaxy S..
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)For all the Droid Razr Maxx's speed, picture quality was solid, with clear images and detail.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II compared to the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
GHz1.2
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)It's a large but light handset that's easy to carry around and never seemed to feel too oversize, even for our smaller hands.
1.2 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G
screen size
4.3"
4.3"
Galaxy S II by Karla-Velarde (Dec, 2012)Is very simple to use when you get used to it, nice camera, very good HD screen quality, is the perfect size for those like me who think that we don't need a phone of the size of a tablet.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Another treat is the phone's Micro-HDMI port, which you can hook up to a large-screen HDTV to make your experience even more enjoyable.
screen resolution
Galaxy S II by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The images captured with the 8MP camera of the Galaxy S II are very good – low noise, plenty of fine detail and the color and contrast are good too.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Details of enemy tanks and warplanes were very crisp in the HQ YouTube trailer for "Red Dawn," entertaining enough to help me suspend my disbelief in such a ridiculous plot.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Galaxy S II by c|net (Sep, 2012)Mobile's model of the Android Gingerbread smartphone is slightly different from the other versions in that it features a different dual-core processor, an NFC chip, and support for the carrier's faster HSPA+ 42 network.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)If you're willing to spend the big bucks, though, you get a lot to like, such as swift dual-core processing, a 4G LTE data connection, and a gorgeous 4.7-inch HD AMOLED screen, and then there's that battery.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Galaxy S II by c|net (Sep, 2012)There's a nice, strong 2-megapixel camera on the front that's great for video chats, but the best lens yet is the 8-megapixel one on the back, which continues to take excellent shots on every Galaxy S II variation we've seen.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Just like the Droid Razr, the Droid Razr Maxx offers a nimble 8-megapixel camera that loads up in a swift 1.1 seconds from the lock screen.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S II vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
cpu speed
Galaxy S II by c|net (Sep, 2012)Though Qualcomm's chip has a slightly faster CPU, we didn't notice a huge difference in speed in everyday use, and in fact the AT&T and Sprint models felt just a touch more responsive.
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)Its fast processor pushes the phone's Android OS with speed and agility.
talk time
515 min
1,290 min
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)The phone is rated by Motorola to offer 21.5 hours of talk time and close to 16 days in standby mode.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Significantly lighter | 116 g | vs | 145 g |
| 20% lighter | |||
| Smaller | 66 x 125 x 8 mm | vs | 69 x 131 x 9 mm |
| Around 15% smaller | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S II
| Much more battery capacity | 3,300 mA·h | vs | 1,650 mA·h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x more battery capacity | |||
| Much longer talk time | 1,290 min | vs | 515 min |
| More than 2.5x longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Longer standby time | 22,800 min | vs | 10,020 min |
| More than 2.2x longer standby time | |||
| Sharper screen | 256 ppi | vs | 217 ppi |
| Around 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 960 x 540 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| 35% higher resolution screen | |||
| Marginally newer | Jan, 2012 | vs | Apr, 2011 |
| Release date 9 months later | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 20 Mb/s (LTE) | vs | 7.2 Mb/s (HSDPA) |
| More than 2.8x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy W Long standby time |
 | 4 | HTC 8X Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | Nokia Lumia 820 4-way tie: Fastest processor |
 | 6 | HTC One S 4-way tie: Fastest processor |
 | 8 | Acer CloudMobile S500 2-way tie: Sharpest screen |
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