Motorola DROID 2 Global
#8758
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Sony Xperia J
Performance
38.533.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.217.0
Build
14.217.3
Connectivity
30.428.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.214.5
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 2 Global features a smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID 2 Global is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 processor and has 8GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia J's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 processor with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia J has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the DROID 2 Global's 1420 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the DROID 2 Global runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia J comes with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), providing 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 Xperia J is lighter at 124g and slimmer at 9.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3640
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 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
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
173 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.58 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass