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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Apple iPhone 4S (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Apple iPhone 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4S X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 20Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPhone 4S (8GB) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

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!

Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 20 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs iPhone 4S (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (8GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x960 pixels
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh144%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1432 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)19%
Lighter
294 PPIvs+330 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
+18 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

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date8/20/201310/1/2011
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 5.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopiOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (4GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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, A1431: CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)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+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered35mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm 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 only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1432 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)8.3 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over WiFi only
• Siri natural language commands and dictation
• iCloud

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)iPhone 4S (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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