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Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) vs Motorola DROID Maxx 2

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Motorola Droid Maxx 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx 2 X Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) 25Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Motorola DROID Maxx 2 Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)

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 S6 (SM-G920V)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V) vs DROID Maxx 2} 8 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)60%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+576 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
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
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.1"vs+5.5"8%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 20.7MP30%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2550 mAhvs+3630 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
 
ModelGalaxy S6 (SM-G920V)DROID Maxx 2
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy S6 CDMA G920v, Samsung Zero FVerizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/10/201510/29/2015
Depth6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
RAM memory3GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)
UFS 2.0
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 4, 17)LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, 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 S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2550 mAh3630 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
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, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+
• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White
• Turbo charger
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 (SM-G920V)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.33W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.221W/kg (head), 0.658W/kg (body)feature not registered
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