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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Motorola Droid Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) 11Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Droid Ultra (XT1080)} 10 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)Advantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2800 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2130 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)38%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
137 grams (4.8 ounces)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
 
ModelMoto G4 Play (XT1609)Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th GenVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola Obake
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/20168/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2130 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, White
โ€ข TurboPower charging
โ€ข Water repellent nano-coating
โ€ข Colors: Black, Red, White
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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