Gionee S6 (16GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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Side by side comparison between Gionee S6 vs Motorola Droid Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/4/2016 1:36 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 6:09 AM

Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Gionee S6 (16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) Compare Gionee S6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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!

9 Advantages Gionee S6 (16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)54% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+565 PPI112% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3150 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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 chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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Model	Gionee S6 (16GB)	DROID Turbo (Metal)
Other model names	GiONEE Elife S6 GN9010 Dual-SIM	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India	USA
Brand	Gionee	Motorola
Release date	11/23/2015, Announced: 12/1/2015	10/30/2014
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 151.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.98 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	Amigo UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/2100 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	342 hours (14.3 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold	• Colors: Metallic Black, Metallic Red • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Gionee S6 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered