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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Motorola Droid Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) 28Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

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Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) vs DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)} 5 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)42%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+6.3"21%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP95%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+25W67%
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.
vs15W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
400 PPIvs+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3500 mAhvs+3900 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

24 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
ModelGalaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon)Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/201910/30/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 48, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.34W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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