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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 05Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)

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 (Metal)} 5 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3900 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+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+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)34%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
5.2"vs+6.3"21%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP95%
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
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/1.5 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 10MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 12Advantage
Android 12 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
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
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 2.0vs+USB 3.1 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

24 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+17 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 Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U (Snapdragon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/30/20148/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backAluminum 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 (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-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 420Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting])
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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
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 Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
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.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 (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 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) + 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 (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
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 (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W 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 (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
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: Metallic Black, Metallic Red
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)0.34W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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