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Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 04Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
34Points Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB) Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 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 8 (GZPFO 128GB)} 34 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)36%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)24%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+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+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)164%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR5X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.2"24%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP5 times
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
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
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 10.5MP4 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 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2130 mAhvs+4575 mAh115%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+27W4 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 charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 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

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
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ModelDroid Ultra (XT1080)Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola ObakeGoogle Pixel 8 GZPFO
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/201310/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
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 Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat24 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital 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 registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2130 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
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, Red, White
• HAC M3/T4
• Motorola SmartActions
• Java framework
• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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