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Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G30 vs Motorola Droid Turbo 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB) 16Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G30 X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)

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!

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB) vs DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+6.5"20%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 21MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3760 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+544 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
ModelMoto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G30 XT2129-2 NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM)Verizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/17/2021, Announced: 2/16/202110/29/2015
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedShatterShield
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 170968 (v8)
Geekbench: 1265 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
21 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.97" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3760 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky
• Protective case included
• 20W charger inbox
• Colors: Black
• Moto Maker
• Moto ShatterShield
• The screen don't crack or shatter
• TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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