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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS) vs Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Motorola Xoom devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Xoom X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS) 30Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra X
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)

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 S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS) vs Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)} 3 Advantages Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+220 grams (7.7 ounces)2 times
Lighter
vs730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)47%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x3200 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+509 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP32 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 40MP20 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3250 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
6.9"vs+10.1"46%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
ModelGalaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-G988B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM)Motorola Xoom Family Edition MZ505, Tablet Motorola Xoom
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/15/2020, Announced: 2/11/20201/1/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.9" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)509 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
System versionAndroid 10Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)ULP GeForce 400MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload2000/316 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot 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 S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
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
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3250 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• Quickoffice
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.319W/kg (head), 1.557W/kg (body)feature not registered
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