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Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy Grand phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand X Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) 21Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)} 21 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+565 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3900 mAh86%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)9%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)17%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
 
ModelDROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Samsung Galaxy Grand i9080, Galaxy Gran, Galaxy Grand SS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/30/20141/22/2013
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)76.9 x 143.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.65 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Broadcom BCM28155
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Broadcom VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)10 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy Grand (GT-i9080)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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