Motorola DROID Ultra
#5140
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#5156Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.342.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Motorola DROID Ultra features a more compact and lighter build compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note I717, which is bulkier and heavier.
- Both devices utilize Super AMOLED displays, but the DROID Ultra has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Note I717 offers a 5.3-inch display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the DROID Ultra is powered by a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon S3 in the Note I717.
- The camera on the DROID Ultra is superior with a 10 MP rear sensor compared to the 8 MP on the Note I717, although both can record 1080p video.
- The DROID Ultra has a smaller 2130 mAh battery, while the Note I717 has a larger 2500 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the DROID Ultra runs on Android 4.2.2, providing a more updated experience compared to the Note I717's Android 2.3, which can be upgraded to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For Verizon
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
10 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2130 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2130 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.5 x 71.2 x 7.2 mm (5.41 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
137 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, White
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes