Motorola DROID 2 Global
#8758
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Plum Axe
Performance
38.534.9
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.214.0
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
30.425.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.219.6
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 2 Global features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the DROID 2 Global is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 8GB of RAM, compared to the Plum Axe's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 4GB of RAM, indicating better performance for the Motorola device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID 2 Global records video at 480p, whereas the Plum Axe supports video recording without specific resolution details.
- The DROID 2 Global has a 1420 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1400 mAh battery in the Plum Axe, and both devices lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The DROID 2 Global runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Plum Axe operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the DROID 2 Global is heavier at 173g and thicker at 13.7mm, while the Plum Axe is lighter at 98g and slimmer at 10.4mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For Verizon
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3640
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
173 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.58 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass