Motorola DROID Ultra
#4658
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
#5037Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
Performance
54.543.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.220.0
Build
14.215.1
Connectivity
60.337.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.929.6
Summary
- The Motorola DROID Ultra features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos has a smaller 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the DROID Ultra is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, whereas the S5 mini Duos utilizes a quad-core processor, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The DROID Ultra's rear camera is 10 MP compared to the S5 mini Duos' 8 MP, but both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S5 mini Duos at 2100 mAh versus 2130 mAh in the DROID Ultra, with both lacking fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the DROID Ultra runs Android 4.2.2, while the S5 mini Duos comes with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos G800H/DS
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 320
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2130 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.5 x 71.2 x 7.2 mm (5.41 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in)
Weight
137 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, White
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.54 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
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
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate