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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 04Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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Droid Mini (XT1030)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)} 21 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)71%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+534 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.5"28%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)USAItalyJapanMexico
(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/26/20139/1/2016
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory2GB4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)21 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)336 hours (14 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข HAC M3/T3
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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