iPhone XS Max vs Motorola Razr (2019): Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone XS Max
Motorola Razr (2019)
Too close to call: 1 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedMotorola Razr (2019)6472
- CameraiPhone XS Max7568
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityTie5353
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie5555
- iPhone XS Max has the bigger battery3,174 mAh vs 2,510 mAh
- iPhone XS Max charges faster18W vs 15W
- Motorola Razr (2019) has a sharper main camera16 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone XS Max has the bigger screen6.5" vs 6.2"
- Motorola Razr (2019) is lighter205 g vs 208 g
- iPhone XS Max launched cheaper$1,099 vs $1,500
- iPhone XS Max has a sharper selfie camera7 MP vs 5 MP
- Motorola Razr (2019) has more RAM6 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone XS Max and Motorola Razr (2019) are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone XS Max for its bigger battery (3,174 mAh vs 2,510 mAh) and faster charging (18W vs 15W), or the Motorola Razr (2019) for its sharper main camera (16 MP vs 12 MP) and lighter body (205 g vs 208 g).
Larger battery: 3,174 mAh vs 2,510 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
More RAM: 6 GB vs 4 GB
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone XS Max or Motorola Razr (2019)?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone XS Max for its bigger battery (3,174 mAh vs 2,510 mAh) and faster charging (18W vs 15W), or the Motorola Razr (2019) for its sharper main camera (16 MP vs 12 MP) and lighter body (205 g vs 208 g). BeastScore: iPhone XS Max 64.2/100, Motorola Razr (2019) 64.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone XS Max and Motorola Razr (2019)?
iPhone XS Max has a 6.5-inch display and 3174 mAh battery. Motorola Razr (2019) has a 6.2-inch display and 2510 mAh battery.
How do iPhone XS Max and Motorola Razr (2019) compare for speed?
iPhone XS Max scores 64/100 for performance; Motorola Razr (2019) scores 72/100.
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