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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 01Point
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)

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)} 1 Advantage Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
+3500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+432 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.1"2%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 16MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeSprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900PZKASPR, Samsung Pacific
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/20/20134/11/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels5312x2988 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 lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
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 registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
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+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)21 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)960 hours (40 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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