Motorola DROID 3
#8085
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
#8010Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 3
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Performance
41.740.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
16.016.9
Build
15.216.5
Connectivity
31.035.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.316.7
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 3 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the DROID BIONIC XT875 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the TI OMAP 4430 chipset with a dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 512MB of RAM, providing similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The DROID BIONIC has a larger battery capacity of 1735 mAh compared to the DROID 3's 1540 mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, but the DROID BIONIC has a slightly updated version, 2.3.4.
- In terms of build quality, the DROID BIONIC is lighter and slimmer than the DROID 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 3
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola Droid Bionic Targa
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1735 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
127.5 x 66.9 x 11 mm (5.02 x 2.63 x 0.43 in)
Weight
167 g
158.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass