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Motorola Droid Maxx 2#3810

Released: 2015

Motorola Droid Maxx 2

Overall Score

57.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3810)57.6
Performance(#4716)60.3
Camera(#3166)42.8
Display(#5369)70.5
Battery(#3419)51.0
Build(#8004)70.8

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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details21 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3630 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDeep Sea Blue, White
Foldable

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsYes

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes