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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 02Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)

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 Mini (XT1030)} 2 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)166%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+495 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.8"58%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 10MP4 times
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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+4300 mAh115%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N9750/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)China
(Latin America), China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/26/20138/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI495 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
RAM memory2GB12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps2000/150 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 Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 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 supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh4300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)feature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• 3D Scanner app
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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