Motorola DROID Maxx vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Galaxy A6 (2018): 8 g lighter

DROID Maxx:

167 g

Galaxy A6 (2018):

159 g
Screen diagonal

DROID Maxx: 0.6 in smaller diagonal

DROID Maxx:

5 in

Galaxy A6 (2018):

5.6 in
Chipset

DROID Maxx:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro

Galaxy A6 (2018):

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Depth

Galaxy A6 (2018): 0.8 mm thinner

DROID Maxx:

8.5 mm

Galaxy A6 (2018):

7.7 mm
Height

DROID Maxx: 12.4 mm shorter

DROID Maxx:

137.5 mm

Galaxy A6 (2018):

149.9 mm
Release year

DROID Maxx:

2013

Galaxy A6 (2018):

2018

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. DROID Maxx

Height:

137.5 mm
Width:

71.2 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm +0.8 mm versus Galaxy A6 (2018)
2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

Height:

149.9 mm +12.4 mm versus DROID Maxx
Width:

70.8 mm
Depth:

7.7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Maxx

167 g

+8 g versus Galaxy A6 (2018)
2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

159 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. DROID Maxx

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²
2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

Screen diagonal:

5.6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

79.6 cm²

Galaxy A6 (2018) has approximately 15.5% more rectangular screen area than DROID Maxx.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown
32 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Galaxy A6 (2018): Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. DROID Maxx

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

NFC:: See details Yes (optional)
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Maxx

3500 mAh

+500 mAh versus Galaxy A6 (2018)
2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. DROID Maxx2. Galaxy A6 (2018)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	137.5 Х 71.2 Х 8.5 mm	149.9 Х 70.8 Х 7.7 mm
Weight	167 g	159 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inch	5.6" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	720 x 1480 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16/32 GB 2 GB RAM	64 GB 4 GB RAM 32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3500 mAh Removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes (optional)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	68.9 cm2	79.6 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.4%	75.0%
PPI /points per inch/	294 PPI	294 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	16 MP Single
Camera specs	10 MP AF	16 MP f/1.7 26mm (wide) PDAF
Functions	LED flash	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	16 MP f/1.9 26mm (wide)

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Mali-T830 MP1
Antutu 7 score *	3156	46829
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	634	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1188	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Release date	2013 July	2018 May
Colors	Black High Gloss Red Black with Chrome Accents	Black Gold Blue Lavender
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	220 EUR	200 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 600 h Talking time- Up to 48 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.54 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)	SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Maxx, Galaxy A6 (2018).
Specification	DROID Maxx	Galaxy A6 (2018)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - ANT+ - Samsung Pay

Motorola DROID Maxx vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)