
Overall Score
30.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4843)30.8
Performance(#4542)57.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4026)26.9
Build(#4019)14.8
Connectivity(#3215)56.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Droid Maxx 2
Short Review
- The Motorola Droid Maxx 2 features a solid build with dimensions of 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm and a weight of 169 grams, available in Deep Sea Blue and White.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience at approximately 403 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, enabling decent multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 21 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity is substantial at 3630 mAh, supporting 15W charging but lacking wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 5.1.1, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
- The phone lacks HDR support and stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Droid Maxx 2 combines a robust design, capable performance, and a reliable camera in a single package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionFor Verizon
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera21 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3630 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsDeep Sea Blue, White
Foldable✗
SAR1.14 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsYes