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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 27Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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)} 27 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Xperia X10i} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR24 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB
+16GB (10GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (465MB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)53%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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 [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

15 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+8 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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)Xperia X10i
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeT-Mobile Xperia X10, Wind X10a, Optus X10a, SE Rachael
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date8/20/20133/25/2010
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2384MB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)1GB (465MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 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 900/1700/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)8 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)425 hours (17.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Sensous Black, Luster White
• 8GB microSD included
• SE UX platform
• Open GL 2.0
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i
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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