Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs HTC One M8 (Windows)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs HTC One M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/1/2015 9:33 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare HTC One M8 X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points HTC One M8 (Windows) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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!

16 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	vs	7 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+544 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.4"8% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 21MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP
+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	vs	Dual-LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3760 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)6% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	One M8 (Windows)
Other model names	Verizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce	T-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows, AT&T HTC M8
Country or region available	USA, Mexico	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Motorola	HTC
Release date	10/29/2015	10/1/2014
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	5.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	EMEA model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)	LTE Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) AT&T model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
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	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3760 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	22 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gunmetal Gray • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • 15GB free OneDrive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered