Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2015 9:40 PM, updated: 5/23/2025 10:41 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi 2A Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

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!

14 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)31% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 10.5MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)2% Lighter
294 PPI	vs	+312 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2130 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
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Model	Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Other model names	Verizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola Obake	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/2013	3/1/2015
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front Back: DuPont KEVLAR	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2130 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, White HAC M3/T4 • Motorola SmartActions Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)	Redmi 2A
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 registered	feature not registered