In this video we compare two of the best smartphones on the market right now, the Motorola Droid X and the Apple iPhone 4. See how they stack up to one another.
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Display
The iPhone 4 has a much smaller screen at just 3.5 inches, but has a much higher resolution. The iPhone 4 screen really does look tiny when sitting next to a Droid X with its 4.3 inch screen but the “retina display” on the iPhone 4 looks a lot better and is brighter.
Processor
Both phones have blazing fast 1GHZ processors though the iPhone 4 uses Apple’s own A4 processor while the Droid X uses a Texas Instruments OMAP processor. It’s tough to say which is truly faster, but both pack plenty of power for running all your favorite apps.
Storage / Memory
Both phones have 512 MB of RAM. The Droid X comes with 24GB of storage space and is expandable to 40GB. The iPhone 4 comes in two versions, a 16GB and 32GB version, though neither is user upgradeable.
Battery
Battery life on both phones is excellent. I’ll admit I was surprised that the Droid X does as well as it does considering the monsterous 4.3″ screen, but it actually outperforms the iPhone 4 though both should last you through the day and you shouldn’t need to keep your charger in your pocket unless you’re using the GPS navigation or watching movies all day long.
Camera
From a specs comparison, the Droid X has the better camera with its 8MP dual LED flash camera, but in real world testing, the iPhone 4 with its 5MP single LED flash camera performs better though both are very close. The iPhone 4 also features a front facing camera for using video chat via Facetime while the Droid X has no such functionality.
Operating System
The iPhone 4 runs Apple’s own iOS (formerly iPhone OS) while the Droid X runs Google Android 2.2
Network
The Droid X is a Verizon exclusive while the iPhone 4 is an AT&T exclusive.
Price
Droid X $200 w/ 2 yr contract
iPhone 4 16GB Verision $200 w/ 2 yr contract ($300 for 32GB version)
Other
Both phones have a few extra features you simply can’t find on the other. For example, the Droid X has HDMI out, can function as a mobile hotspot for up to 5 devices and supports Flash 10.1 for playing videos and multi-media websites.
The iPhone 4 has a built in gyroscope making it a vastly superior device if you like to play games on your phone and the seamless integration with iTunes is great for music buffs.
Overall Winner
I’m not going to declare a winner as both phones have their strong points so pick the one you like the best. Go to both the AT&T store and Verizon store before making your decision and play around with one – that should help you make the decision.
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