Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Motorola Droid Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)
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!
29 Common items in both devices |
3GB LPDDR3 |
32GB (22GB available) |
Plastic body, glass front |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note3 (4G LTE) N9005 | Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 9/4/2013 | 10/30/2014 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in) | 73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 565 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 420 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 20.7 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5248x3936 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 3900 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 48 hours (2 days) |
Standby | 420 hours (17.5 days) | 675 hours (28.1 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Pink โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข Dual Shot camera โข S-Voice โข Dropbox 50GB โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon โข Moto Display โข Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) | feature not registered |