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Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12) 15Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) Compare Huawei Nova Plus X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)

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Nova Plus (Dual L12)} 15 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12) vs DROID Turbo (Metal)} 11 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)45%
Thinner
vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+OIS: 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 only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + 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+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 20.7MP30%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAhvs+3900 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
ModelNova Plus (Dual L12)DROID Turbo (Metal)
Other model namesHuawei nova Plus MLA-L12 Dual-Sim 32GB, Huawei MilanVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandHuaweiMotorola
Release date10/1/201610/30/2014
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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 / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
โ€ข Emotion 4.1 UI
โ€ข 450 nits screen brightness
โ€ข DTS sound
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข VoLTE
โ€ข Colors: Metallic Black, Metallic Red
โ€ข Moto Display
โ€ข Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
โ€ข Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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