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Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z 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 Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB) 19Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)

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Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB) vs DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (240GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.2"15%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+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
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+544 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MPvs+(back) 21MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-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
3300 mAhvs+3760 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
ModelZenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5z 8GB RAM (ZS621KL), ASUS_Z01RDVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandAsusMotorola
Release date6/1/201810/29/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassShatterShield
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features550nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 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 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (240GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
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 / Upload800/100 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 800/850/900CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
21 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical 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

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3760 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• Supports glove touch
• ASUS ZenUI 5.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS sound (only headphones)
• 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

Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body)feature not registered
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