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Motorola DROID Turbo#2838

Released: 2014

Motorola DROID Turbo

Overall Score

45.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2838)45.8
Performance(#3658)65.8
Camera(#4903)37.9
Display(#1160)84.3
Battery(#416)87.8
Build(#4277)14.3
Connectivity(#2496)62.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

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

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.5 x 73.3 x 8.3 - 11.2 mm
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack Ballistic Nylon, Metallic Black, Metallic Red, Blue
Foldable
SAR1.39 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass