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Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs T-Mobile G1

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx 2 vs T-Mobile G1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare T-Mobile G1 X Motorola DROID Maxx 2 31Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Maxx 2

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!

DROID Maxx 2} 31 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs G1} 2 Advantages T-Mobile G1
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR310 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs192MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)57%
Thinner
vs17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+401 PPI123%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+5.5"72%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 20.7MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 1.6 Donut
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3630 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+158 grams (5.53 ounces)7%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
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ModelDROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565T-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaT-Mobile
Release date10/29/201510/22/2008
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3192MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3630 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)5.4 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)406 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White
• Turbo charger
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Maxx 2T-Mobile G1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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