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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 12Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/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)} 12 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)8%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2100 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+19 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 Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/26/20137/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)120 grams (4.2 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 Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI326 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 Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
RAM memory2GB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
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 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 Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)10 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)
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