I have both of these phones and i'm currently torn between which one too keep. They are pretty much identical hand in hand with the only real difference being the bigger size of the maxx hd.
I personally find the razr i seems to perform better, i get the occasional lag on the maxx hd. I suspect this is something to do with the cpu as the razr i uses a single core intel processor where the maxx hd uses a snapdragon dual core so its probably better at multi tasking. I've been through the spec's on both but there is no real clarification as to which performs better in real life. The GPU is also different in both but again i cant find anything that tells me which is better.
The main thing i like about the maxx hd is the bigger screen size and superior battery life but the intel processor in the razr i is pretty impressive on battery consumption too. Ultimately i value battery life over everything so i'm probably going to end up keeping the maxx hd but the two are very close for me.
So i ask the xda community which is better and why ? Does anyone have (or had) both like me that prefers one or the other.
The maxx takes the win because of the battery and as far as lag if you run a custom rom you can pretty much eliminate it. Hell the 4.4 beta is almost as smooth as stock for me.
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MAXX for sure.
Plus, which is a Big plus, the MAXX HD has 32gb of internal storage vs. 8 GB on the i.
Here are some other not so important reasons the MAXX HD is better:
Front facing camera on the MAXX HD is 1.3 megapixels, while it's only 0.3 megapixels (VGA).
Screen resolution on the MAXX HD is 720 x 1280. On the Razr i it's 540 x 960.
Pixel density on the MAXX HD is 312 ppi. On the i, it's 256 ppi.
Now, the RAZR i does have a 2000 MHz single core processor which probably helps it perform as fast as the MAXX HD.
However, I have not seen any lag on the RAZR HD, whether it's with the latest OTA on stock or with custom ROMs, such as Eclipse. It's been pretty darned responsive. In fact, more responsive than my Nexus 7 running 4.3, which is pretty bad considering the Nexus 7 is a quad-core processor. I think it's really 4.3 that's causing the issues.
My take, I'd keep the MAXX HD. I just have a regular RAZR HD which is more or less than same, just less internal memory storage and a smaller battery, but it definitely runs circles around my OG RAZR MAXX that I had before this.
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So what I am basically asking is overall comparing both phones which one looks better?
Here is a list of a couple of specs:
Incredible 4G,
Screen: 4-inch qHD LCD screen
Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core processor, S4
RAM: 1GB
Camera: 8-megapixel rear, VGA front
OS: 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 275 ppi
Battery: 1700 mAh
Memory: Internal 8GB, up to 32GB microSD
Size: 2.4 x 4.8 x 0.46 inches
Weight: 4.66 ounces
Rezound
Screen: S-LCD capacitive touchscreen
Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
RAM: 1GB
Camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash, 2 MP Front
OS: Android OS, v2.3.4, HTC Sense v3.5 UI
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.3 inches (~342 ppi pixel density)
Battery: 1620 mAh
Memory: Internal 16GB, up to 32GB MicroSD
Size: 129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm
Weight: 6.00010 ounces
So what do you guys think? I am sure that more specs would be available later on.
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I would prefer Incredible 4G
Just a few corrections, the display is S-LCD on the Incredible 4G (Perhaps even S-LCD2? Since the specs were quite vague, and didn't even mention the S4 processor), and it has 8gb internal memory.
I would rather take the Incredible 4G, mainly because it's ICS based, and it's lighter/thinner than the Rezound. The Rezound is a brick lol. I also like the 4" screen. You might want to add on that the camera that it has ImageSense, which is a new camera chip used in the One Series (and presumably this device). The camera on the One Series has been described as "near perfect", so looking forward to that.
Imo I would take the rezound. Better screen resolution and processor. ICS doesn't matter because the rezound is bound to get an update anyway sooooo yyyeaa
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I can't find any compelling reason to not go Rezound. it's $200 less, the screen is truly magnificent, and moar megahertz!
if ICS is a must-have right now, then wander on over to the development section and find the latest CleanROM. lean, stable, and fast
xavicivic said:
Imo I would take the rezound. Better screen resolution and processor. ICS doesn't matter because the rezound is bound to get an update anyway sooooo yyyeaa
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The processor is not better on the Rezound. It's clocked at 1.5ghz on an S3, but the Inc4g is clocked at 1.2ghz on the S4. The S4 is a significant improvement over the S3 and should help a lot with battery life and performance.
What the inc4g has going for it:
S4 processor (LTE on-chip)
4" screen (if you like that size)
NFC
Much better battery life
Thinner
Lighter
ICS out of the box
Sense 4.0
3 capacitive button layout
Better camera (ImageSense)
Also it will not be priced at 299$, that was left over from the Droid Razr Maxx template the Dinc4G page was based from. It'll likely be priced 149$ to 199$. Possibly even as low as 99$.
Leaning toward the incredible 4G, I do wish it had a better pixel density. But with a lower clock and smaller screen, I can definitely see the incredible getting a better battery life.
But until its out and I try it for myself, I am undecided,
Also, the Rezound is a brick, especially when coming from the original incredible.
I almost forgot the incredible had a next gen processor...its kind of like my G2 how it was underclocked to 800 mhz but was an uprgade processor model from qualcomm at the time...
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thanks NightxFall
however the droid does website said qHD lcd screen
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-dro...site-20120423/droid-does-incredible-4g-specs/
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thanks NightxFall
however the droid does website said qHD lcd screen
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"Behold brilliance on the large 4" super LCD qHD display, on a device that still fits right in your hand"
That says S-LCD
When will XDA give the INC 4G it's own forum to talk about it? Both the Rezound and DInc original forums have some threads about it.
Rezound
Go for the Rezound - it has a bigger, better screen, and it's supposedly going to have ICS around May 9th. If you can save a bunch of money AND get an ICS device with better internals, then I see no reason to get the Incredible.
honestly the incredible 4g have the s4 over s3 that only advantage most of us here are rooting our device anyway so i dont think ics is big factor. As most of users in xda developers come here to remove the apps or overclock and so on reasons.
So I got a Droid DNA the other day because I got it for a good price ($300) and the specs are rockin, however, I'm not quite falling in love like I thought I would. I was highly considering a LG Optimus Vu P895 before this phone and seriously considering returning/selling this DNA and going with the Vu like I had originally planned.
Problem is that I'll be going from a S4 Pro and 1080p screen to a Tegra 3 and 1024x768 screen. The plus sides to the Vu though are double the storage space (16GB vs. 32GB - neither phone has expandable storage and I love having music and shows with me) and the 4:3 screen really makes for a nice e-reader and web browsing experience. Plus, despite it's hate, I like having the option of using Flash in the browser on the ICS ROM that the Vu comes with.
See, thing is that I had a Galaxy Note 1 before the DNA and really like the whole "phablet" thing though I have no desire to go back to it's (now) slow dual-core and think that while the Tegra 3 is showing it's age, it's still a nice CPU/GPU for gaming and what not. Granted, the DNA has a nice 5 inch screen...but it doesn't feel big...definitely not a phablet.
So is it crazy I'm considering downgrading from the DNA to the Vu? DNA is a nice phone, don't get me wrong...I'm just not as blown away as I thought I'd be and really just feel sort of "meh" about it.
Thoughts?
The Tegra 3 is a no-go. The apps are not optimized for this chip and it also tends to overheat badly. S4 Pro is a newer architecture and is a lot better than Tegra 3.
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I've no doubt in my mind that Motorola will release a Moto G2 sometime late next year, because of the success of the Moto G.
But what improvement would you like to see, while still keeping the cost down.
I think 4G/LTE could easily be an option next year, but what else?
camera improvements maybe
Colour led, better camera, more RAM, (faster processor) are the main things for me.
All of the above with the same 720p screen and 32GB at $200
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2gb RAM or at least 1.5gb, a better processor, maybe The X8 chip... A better camera (8mpx), 4G
But if you ask me ill take the better CPU/GPU/RAM then a better camera or a 1080p screen so they can keep the $200 price tag, 720p its more than enough for smartphones as long as the screen has a good quality... 1080p its already way too much and nos LG wants a 2k screen lol
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To keep the cost of the device the same i would like to see a few minor improvements to the current G like 4G, 1.5 to 2gb ram, better camera megapixels don't matter.
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My guesses:
RGB Led
8mp Camera
Either an older Snap 600/S4 Pro (think Nexus 7) or a new, yet unannounced Snap 400 with maybe a new low end GPU (Adreno 307, if you will)
1GB RAM, maybe faster DDR3L
8 and 16GB
Slightly bigger battery, maybe 2.2Ah
Tweaked 720p IPS display
Tweaked design - slightly thinner, slightly lighter
Expecting more than this is setting yourself up for disappointment, IMO.
If I were Moto, I'd keep the first gen G and X around, drop the G to $99 or $79, give the G2 LTE and put it starting at $179, drop the X to $279 and release the new X as a true flagship. You get all the price ranges covered with nice phones and, if kept with the same design and basic layout, without much need for retooling.
Lets just enjoy this awesome phone and worry about the 2nd version later...
Maybe X4 or X6 chip? (Since low end processors dont come with quad core GPU I'm thinking)
Gyrosensor & More Space
4.5 or 4.7" 720p display no need to change this I think.
4G/LTE should be cheap enough to have on midrange phones in 2014
Better camera 8mp BIS Sony Sensor
1080p video, the current snapdragon 400 has 1080p support but wasn't implemented in the Moto G for some reason, maybe because the lack of space with the 8GB version.
New snapdragon processor maybe the 405 clocked at 1.5Ghz with better gpu.
2GB of ram will trickle down to midrange phones in 2014, as the top end smartphones move onto 3GB & 4GB.
Slimmer design.
Colour options.
RGB notification led.
8GB storage dropped in favor of both 16GB & 32GB, should be cheap enough in 2014.
If all the above was to be the case for the Moto G2 for next year, it probably be even bigger seller than the current Moto G is now.
The 4G will depende con how things go in the world in the next months, A LOT of countries doesnt even have 4G un the works, and some of them are just starting to embrace it
I dont think a X8 CPU its really out of the realm of possibilities, obviously not The same one as the MotoX one, but a low-end one...
Bigger storage should be a thing, 16/32gb.
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Faruko said:
2gb RAM or at least 1.5gb, a better processor, maybe The X8 chip... A better camera (8mpx), 4G
But if you ask me ill take the better CPU/GPU/RAM then a better camera or a 1080p screen so they can keep the $200 price tag, 720p its more than enough for smartphones as long as the screen has a good quality... 1080p its already way too much and nos LG wants a 2k screen lol
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ok, so you basically want the g2 to be a moto X LOL.. so no, this won't happen.
a 1080p screen IS a 2k screen. the 'k' monika refers to the horizontal not vertical resolution. hence 1080, by 1920 (2k). 720 is about 1.2k.
The truth is, the margin on the Moto G is about 20%, this is so much lower than any other phone manufacturer that any improvements will be added basically at 'cost' therefore, any meaningful spec upgrade leads to a big price price rise (relatively speaking).
I would like the same phone, a year newer CPU and GPU, slightly bigger battery, 4G and improved build quality, 10% price rise. This is at least doable.
Better camera/video
Gyroscope
32 GB version
Same price 180/200/240 (8/16/32)
Sligthly more rubberized shell for better grip
Keep the rest, it's already a great phone.
For me all I'd like to see for a 'G2' is:
4.7" 720p screen
LTE
8MP Camera
1.5 or 2GB RAM
The Moto G2 will be inspired by Motorola's next year flagship, but weaker.
I could see the Moto G2 with a quad core chip, a better gpu, and 1080p screen, LTE, 4.7" screen, 2gb ram, and MAYBE 8MP camera
moto G was created to be a cheap phone with mid-highend specs. You guys want moto x specs on a 200$ phone? Forget about it. Go and buy a moto x
ilovetorresmo said:
moto G was created to be a cheap phone with mid-highend specs. You guys want moto x specs on a 200$ phone? Forget about it. Go and buy a moto x
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To be fair 5 years ago a low end phone was considered to be 256 MB of ram and a 600 MHz single core processor with a 3 inch screen and would cost the same as the moto g does today. As time goes on technology standards go up.
But I do agree some people in this thread are asking for way too much even for today's standards. If you want modern flagship specs get a modern flagship phone.
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ok, so you basically want the g2 to be a moto X LOL.. so no, this won't happen.
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I would not be surprised to see next year's Moto G to be pretty close to the current Moto X. Maybe they change a few components to lower the price but in a year's time, the cost of most of those components will probably be down as well.
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I would not be surprised to see next year's Moto G to be pretty close to the current Moto X. Maybe they change a few components to lower the price but in a year's time, the cost of most of those components will probably be down as well.
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Why not just buy the moto x when the moto x2 comes out then? I guarantee it will drop in price.
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Any word on one of these yet? I think I am done with the bigger phones.
There are rumors of a Droid Mini 2 codename "Valocia". It will supposedly have a Snapdragon 801 SoC, which consists of a 2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU and an Adreno 330 GPU.
That's all I've been able to find. I really hope it is still "Mini" and is no bigger in body size than the current Droid Mini.
I worry it will end up being bigger and not so "Mini" any more. Reason being small smartphones are becoming less and less popular, with Motorola even having made the 2014 versions of MOTO X and MOTO G much bigger than the 2013 models despite keeping the same name. I'm taking really good care of my current Mini in case the Mini 2 isn't so mini any more.
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There are rumors of a Droid Mini 2 codename "Valocia". It will supposedly have a Snapdragon 801 SoC, which consists of a 2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU and an Adreno 330 GPU.
That's all I've been able to find. I really hope it is still "Mini" and is no bigger in body size than the current Droid Mini.
I worry it will end up being bigger and not so "Mini" any more. Reason being small smartphones are becoming less and less popular, with Motorola even having made the 2014 versions of MOTO X and MOTO G much bigger than the 2013 models despite keeping the same name. I'm taking really good care of my current Mini in case the Mini 2 isn't so mini any more.
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If they do all the upgrades of the X and give it a little better screen I believe I will get it and hope for decent battery life.
Since becoming a father a month ago my Maxx is a pain to truly one hand.
Droid Mini 2 (Valocia)
1/4/2016 Have heard nothing about the New Motorola Droid Mini for months. Any rumors or facts whether it has been canceled or still be released in 2016?
I haven't seen any info out there about it at all. They may have just decided that nobody wants a "small" phone any more. Everyone I know has gone to 5.1"+, and that includes both Android and iOS users.
If they do come out with a Droid Mini 2, I bet it won't be so Mini and will probably have at least a 4.7" screen.
Hi,
I'm going to buy a new phone and after many comparisons, I'm between Moto Razr (xt925) and Xperia SP.
What do you say about both phones?
Considering: Devices & Custom ROMs
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What's better on the XT925:
-screen - AMOLED (vs TFT on SP)
-battery - the xt925 is 2500MAh (vs 2300 on SP, not much, but every bit helps)
-secondary camera - 1.2mpx (vs VGA on SP; this may not seem important but everyone uses the "selfie" cam from time to time and the difference between 0.3mpx and 1.2mpx is HUGE)
-internal memory - XT925 has 16GB (vs only 8 on SP)
What's better on the SP:
-the chipset is newer, most notably the GPU is better - if you're into some hardcore Android gaming, then the SP is for you
If you're not into gaming, I think XT925 is the clear winner. I don't know how the SP development is, but you can unlock the bootloader on the XT925 and the availability of ROMs is great. There are multiple maintainers of CM12 for it and the ROM runs freaking great.
Put up any specific question if you've got them! For me, the XT925 is one damn good looking device, too. All the Droid RAZR series phones are freaking great looking. But that really depends on taste... Although, each time I pull it out, people still go "woah"