Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Droid Turbo 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/1/2015 9:33 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

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!

2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)	vs	31 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
+32GB (28GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)34% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+544 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.4"54% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 21MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+3760 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Verizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA, Mexico
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	10/29/2015
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 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
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	21 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	3760 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• 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
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered