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Released: 2014

Motorola DROID Turbo

Overall Score

62.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1994)62.2
Performance(#10067)54.3
Camera(#1860)45.8
Display(#1670)79.5
Battery(#328)76.5
Build(#8100)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Motorola DROID Turbo

Short Review

  • The Motorola DROID Turbo features a robust design with dimensions of 143.5 x 73.3 x 8.3 - 11.2 mm and a weight of 169g, available in colors like Black Ballistic Nylon and Metallic Red.
  • Its 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display offers a high resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 565 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with a quad-core 2.7 GHz CPU and Adreno 420 GPU, supported by either 32GB or 64GB of storage and 3GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts 21 MP with f/2.0 aperture and can record in 4K at 24fps, while the front camera is 2 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 3900 mAh, supporting 15W charging and wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.4.4, it can be upgraded to 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a smooth user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but does include a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the DROID Turbo combines solid performance, a vibrant display, and a capable camera in a durable package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionFor Verizon

Display

Size5.2"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera21 MP
Main Camera Details21 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions143.5 x 73.3 x 8.3 - 11.2 mm
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack Ballistic Nylon, Metallic Black, Metallic Red, Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes