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Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 07Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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 Ultra (XT1080)} 7 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)Advantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)11%
Lighter
7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)vs+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)7%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2130 mAhvs+2300 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

30 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2 / 2GB
eMMC 4.5
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
+23 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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ModelDroid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola ObakeSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 Duos
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/201311/1/2014
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2130 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)15 hours
Standby312 hours (13 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Red, White
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข ANT+ support
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)
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