Apple iPhone 17 VS Motorola Razr 60

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 offer waterproof protection, but their Ingress Protection (IP) ratings differ. The iPhone 17 has an IP68 rating, which means it can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. On the other hand, the Razr 60 has an IPX8 rating, which also indicates waterproofing, but without a specified depth or duration provided.

When it comes to size and weight, the iPhone 17 is lighter and more compact. It weighs 177 g, with dimensions of 149.6 mm in height, 71.5 mm in width, and 7.95 mm in thickness, resulting in a volume of 85.03638 cm³. The Razr 60, while heavier at 188 g, is larger overall, with a height of 171.3 mm, width of 74 mm, and a thickness of 7.3 mm, giving it a volume of 92.53626 cm³. So, while the iPhone 17 is more compact, the Razr 60 takes up more space.

One key difference between these two phones is that the Motorola Razr 60 can fold, offering additional versatility. The iPhone 17, however, does not have a folding design. Both phones do not feature a rugged build, making them similar in that regard.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 feature OLED/AMOLED displays, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks. However, their screen sizes differ. The iPhone 17 has a 6.3″ display, while the Razr 60 offers a larger 6.9″ screen, making it more suited for those who prefer a bigger viewing area.

In terms of pixel density, the iPhone 17 has a higher 460 ppi, compared to the Razr 60's 413 ppi. This means that the iPhone 17 should have sharper details, even on smaller text and images. The resolution also varies: the iPhone 17 boasts a resolution of 1206 x 2622 px, while the Razr 60's resolution is 1080 x 2640 px, offering slightly more horizontal screen real estate.

Both phones support HDR10, but the Razr 60 also supports HDR10+ in addition to Dolby Vision, whereas the iPhone 17 only supports Dolby Vision. The Razr 60 also has a higher touch sampling rate of 300Hz, compared to the iPhone 17’s 120Hz, making it more responsive to touch interactions. Additionally, the Razr 60 includes a secondary screen, which the iPhone 17 lacks. The iPhone 17 does not have branded damage-resistant glass, while the Razr 60 does, providing extra protection against scratches and drops.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 offer 512GB of internal storage, making them equal in terms of storage capacity. However, when it comes to RAM, the iPhone 17 has 8GB, while the Razr 60 comes with 12GB, providing a higher memory capacity in the Motorola device.

The chipset (SoC) differs between the two phones. The iPhone 17 is powered by the Apple A19, with a CPU that features 2 high-performance cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.51 GHz. Meanwhile, the Razr 60 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, which has a CPU with 4 high-performance cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2 GHz. The iPhone 17 also has a slightly higher GPU clock speed of 1490 MHz compared to the Razr 60's 1047 MHz.

In terms of RAM speed, the iPhone 17 operates at 4800 MHz, while the Razr 60 has a faster RAM speed of 6400 MHz. The iPhone 17 has a semiconductor size of 3 nm, while the Razr 60 uses a 4 nm process. Additionally, the iPhone 17 has a maximum memory bandwidth of 78.8 GB/s, significantly higher than the Razr 60's 25.6 GB/s. The iPhone 17 also supports a maximum memory amount of 12GB, while the Razr 60 can support up to 16GB of RAM. Both phones support 64-bit processing, integrated LTE, and use big.LITTLE technology, but the iPhone 17 has more CPU threads (6 threads) compared to the Razr 60 (8 threads). The iPhone 17 has 20,000 million transistors, while the Razr 60 has 6,200 million transistors. Both devices use DDR5 memory.

The Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 both feature dual-lens main cameras. The iPhone 17 has a 48 MP + 48 MP setup, while the Razr 60 has a 13 MP + 50 MP configuration. The iPhone 17's main camera features a wide aperture of 2.2f and 1.6f, while the Razr 60's main camera has a 2.2f and 1.7f aperture. Both phones have optical image stabilization for smoother video and photo capture.

For video recording, the iPhone 17 supports 2160 x 60 fps, whereas the Razr 60 is limited to 2160 x 30 fps. The iPhone 17 also has a dual-tone LED flash with 2 flash LEDs, while the Razr 60 uses a single flash LED and lacks the dual-tone feature. The iPhone 17 includes a BSI sensor, while the Razr 60 does not, though it both have CMOS sensors. Additionally, both phones support slow-motion video recording, built-in HDR mode, and manual exposure settings.

For front cameras, the iPhone 17 has an 18 MP front camera with a 1.9f wide aperture, while the Razr 60 has a 32 MP front camera with a 2.4f wide aperture. The iPhone 17 offers a 2x optical zoom for its main camera, while the Razr 60 does not support optical zoom. Both phones feature manual focus, serial shot mode, touch autofocus, and timelapse functions. The iPhone 17 can create panoramas in-camera, while the Razr 60 can as well. Neither phone has a front-facing LED flash or a dual-lens front camera. Both support HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 provide strong privacy features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. The iPhone 17 also has Mail Privacy Protection, which the Razr 60 lacks. The Razr 60, however, offers theme customization and dynamic theming, while the iPhone 17 does not support these features.

In terms of system functionality, both phones support dark mode, have notification permissions, and include media pickers. The iPhone 17 does not allow games to be played while downloading, whereas the Razr 60 does. The Razr 60 also supports split screen, while the iPhone 17 does not. Additionally, the iPhone 17 has Wi-Fi password sharing, which is not supported on the Razr 60. Both phones support PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality.

On the iPhone 17, features such as the ability to offload apps, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and offline voice recognition are present. The Razr 60 has similar features, except it lacks Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, and Quick Start, which are available on the iPhone 17. The Razr 60 has the advantage of being a free and open-source system and supports multi-user systems, which the iPhone 17 does not. Both phones track the current position of a mobile device and have voice command capabilities.

The Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 both come with rechargeable batteries and support wireless charging. The iPhone 17 has a 3692 mAh battery, while the Razr 60 features a larger 4500 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the iPhone 17 supports a faster 40W charging speed, compared to the 30W charging speed on the Razr 60. When it comes to wireless charging, the iPhone 17 also leads with a faster 30W wireless charging speed, while the Razr 60 supports 15W wireless charging.

Neither phone includes reverse wireless charging, and neither has a removable battery. Both phones come with a battery level indicator and feature a rechargeable battery. Neither product comes with a charger, so users will need to provide their own.

Both the iPhone 17 and Razr 60 have similar battery-related features, such as wireless charging support and fast charging. The main difference lies in the battery size, charging speeds, and wireless charging rates, with the iPhone 17 offering slightly more rapid charging capabilities both wired and wirelessly.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning users will need to rely on wireless audio or adapters. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers, offering enhanced sound output. However, the Razr 60 stands out with support for a range of aptX audio technologies. It supports aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless, while the iPhone 17 only supports stereo sound without any of the aptX variants.

Both phones feature three microphones, ensuring high-quality sound capture for calls and recordings. Neither phone includes a radio, limiting the audio capabilities to digital content sources.

While the iPhone 17 lacks advanced aptX support, the Razr 60 offers multiple aptX formats, making it a better choice for users looking for high-resolution wireless audio. Otherwise, both phones offer similar basic audio features, such as stereo sound and multiple microphones for clarity.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 support 5G connectivity and feature USB Type-C ports with USB version 2. Both phones support NFC and come with one SIM card and one eSIM. The iPhone 17 supports a wider range of Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 6, 5, 4, and the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Razr 60 offers Wi-Fi 4, 5, and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Additionally, the iPhone 17 uses Bluetooth version 6, whereas the Razr 60 uses Bluetooth version 5.4.

In terms of biometrics, the iPhone 17 relies on 3D facial recognition, while the Razr 60 has a fingerprint scanner. The iPhone 17 offers emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection, but these features are not available on the Razr 60. Both phones feature essential sensors such as a gyroscope, GPS, compass, accelerometer, and a cellular module. The iPhone 17 also includes a barometer, which the Razr 60 lacks. Neither phone has an infrared sensor, HDMI output, stylus, or a built-in projector.

The iPhone 17 supports 3D facial recognition, while the Razr 60 has a fingerprint scanner for authentication. The iPhone 17 also offers more advanced connectivity features, like Wi-Fi 7 and emergency SOS via satellite, while the Razr 60 supports Wi-Fi 6E and lacks some of the iPhone's safety features, such as crash detection.

Both the Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 60 feature a video light, providing users with extra lighting for video recording. Neither device comes with sapphire glass displays, nor do they have curved displays or e-paper displays. The specifications for these features are identical between the two products.

Both phones offer the same basic features in this category, with no differences in the type of display or additional display technologies.

Overall, both the iPhone 17 and Razr 60 provide similar multimedia capabilities with a video light, but lack advanced display technologies like sapphire glass or curved/e-paper displays.