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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1725)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto C Plus X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 25Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1725) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

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DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Moto C Plus (XT1725)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1725)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+544 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.4"8%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 21MP163%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
vsLED flash on both cameras
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)4%
Lighter
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3760 mAhvs+4000 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Android 7.0 Nougat
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceLenovo Moto C Plus XT1725 (16GB + 1GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
(Latin America)ArgentinaChileMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/29/20156/1/2017
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 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)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (720x480)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
Battery capacity3760 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)13 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black
• Moto Maker
• Moto ShatterShield
• The screen don't crack or shatter
• TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto C Plus (XT1725)
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 registeredfeature not registered
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