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Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 03Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
34Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)

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)} 3 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)} 34 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 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.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels195%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+449 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.1"22%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
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) 12MP5 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 13Advantage
Android 13 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 unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2130 mAhvs+5000 mAh135%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+30W5 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.
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.
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+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + 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

22 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
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ModelDroid Ultra (XT1080)Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola ObakeSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ54C0B.YD, XQCQ54C0C, XQCQ54C0G
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/20139/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI449 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
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 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.2 + 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)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2130 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
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)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, White
• HAC M3/T4
• Motorola SmartActions
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
• PS5 Remote Play
• Sony Alpha

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)
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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