Apple iPhone 5 vs Motorola RAZR i (XT890)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 5 and the Motorola RAZR i (XT890), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,440 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 112 g | 126 g |
| Released | Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 5 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Motorola RAZR i (XT890) is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola RAZR i (XT890) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Advanced |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| OS | iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4 | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Apple A6 | Intel Atom Z2460 (Medfield) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) | 2 GHz single-core Saltwell with HT |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics) | PowerVR SGX540 @ 400 MHz |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 8GB (approx. 5GB user available) |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR2 RAM | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF | 8 MP (3264x2448 pixels) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, BSI sensor, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Single | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 | VGA (0.3 MP) |
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 40 h | — |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) | 122.5 x 60.9 x 8.3 mm (4.82 x 2.40 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) | 126 g (4.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Kevlar back, Corning Gorilla Glass front, splash resistant coating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 2.1 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 5 | Motorola RAZR i (XT890) |
|---|
| Announced | 2012, September 12 | 2012, September |
| Released | 2012, September 21 | — |
| Discontinued | 2013, September 10 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2012, October |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 5 or Motorola RAZR i (XT890)?
Motorola RAZR i (XT890) — 1,440 mAh for the Apple iPhone 5 versus 2,000 mAh for the Motorola RAZR i (XT890).
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 5 or Motorola RAZR i (XT890)?
Apple iPhone 5 — 112 g for the Apple iPhone 5 versus 126 g for the Motorola RAZR i (XT890).
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 5 or Motorola RAZR i (XT890)?
Motorola RAZR i (XT890) — Sep 2012 for the Apple iPhone 5 versus Oct 2012 for the Motorola RAZR i (XT890).
Is the Apple iPhone 5 or the Motorola RAZR i (XT890) rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 5 4/10 and the Motorola RAZR i (XT890) 6/10.
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