Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) vs Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Motorola Droid Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/22/2014 3:50 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+306 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)19% Thinner
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 10.5MP31% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
2100 mAh	vs	+2130 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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 supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
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Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Other model names	Telstra Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305T (4G LTE)	Verizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola Obake
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2012	8/20/2013, Announced: 7/29/2013
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front Back: DuPont KEVLAR
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1800/2600	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
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	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2130 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	510 hours (21.3 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, White HAC M3/T4 • Motorola SmartActions Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)	Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)	feature not registered