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Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Google Pixel 3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Google Pixel 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 3 X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 04Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Google Pixel 3 (128GB) Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X
5.5"
POLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 (128GB)

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 Ultra (XT1080)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Pixel 3 (128GB)} 26 Advantages Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)10%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+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
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)132%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+439 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash 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
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP7 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
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2130 mAhvs+2915 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+18W3 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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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

25 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G TD-LTE
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
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ModelDroid Ultra (XT1080)Pixel 3 (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola ObakeGoogle Pixel 3 G013A, HTC Blueline
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/201310/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)68.2 x 145.6 millimeters (2.69 x 5.73 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Always-On Display
100% DCI-P3

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 285044 (v7)
Geekbench: 8337 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps1024/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (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+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE
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 Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2130 mAh2915 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
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, Red, White
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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