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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 16Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(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)} 16 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh84%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)Advantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)56%
Lighter
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeGalaxy S4 mini Plus GT-i9195i
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)(Europe)South Africa
(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/20/20136/1/2015
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 4, 13)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
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/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)14 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Red, White
โ€ข DuPont KEVLAR housing
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Droid command center
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)0.98W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.678W/kg (head), 0.503W/kg (body)
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