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Motorola Droid Maxx 2#4843

Released: 2015

Motorola Droid Maxx 2

Overall Score

30.8

Category 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

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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