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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Motorola Droid Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) 25Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Droid Ultra (XT1080)} 5 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (110GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2220 pixels160%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+392 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.3"26%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3800 mAh78%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2130 mAh
+18W3 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.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)34%
Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)8%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
 
ModelGalaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Other model namesGalaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (8GB RAM), Samsung A920Verizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola Obake
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date10/11/20188/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps100/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5656x4240 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5656x4240 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3800 mAh2130 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: Black, Red, White
• HAC M3/T4
• Motorola SmartActions
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/8GB)Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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