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Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition vs Motorola Droid Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 20Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/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 S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core42%
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
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.5MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow 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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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ModelGalaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung PacificVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date10/1/20158/20/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 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 Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature 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

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Goldโ€ข Colors: Black, Red, White
โ€ข DuPont KEVLAR housing
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Droid command center
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)feature not registered
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