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Motorola Moto X (XT1056) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X Motorola Moto X (XT1056) 05Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) Compare Motorola Moto X X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto X (XT1056)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1056) vs Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+1/2.6" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)25%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+386 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+5.7"21%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3200 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

27 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
ModelMoto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Other model namesSprint Motorola Moto X1 XT1056, Motorola Ghost XFONSamsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual-sim)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/9/20139/4/2013
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 2)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length30mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours21 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Assist
• 1.4µm pixel size camera
• ClearPixel camera
• Google Drive 50GB
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Dual Shot camera
• S-Voice
• Dropbox 50GB
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X (XT1056)Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
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