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Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra X Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) 04Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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31Points Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/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 Turbo (64GB Ballistic)} 4 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) vs Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+565 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs509 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)27%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.9"33%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP7 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: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 40MP18 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)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 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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
3900 mAhvs+5000 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+45W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (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
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
BSI sensor
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
ModelDROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Galaxy S20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-G988B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/30/20143/15/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI509 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/316 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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels40 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels7296x5472 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 registered0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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 Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)0.74W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.319W/kg (head), 1.557W/kg (body)
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