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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 06Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+544 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs534 PPI
+(back) 21MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+3760 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)141%
More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)24%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)77%
Thinner
5.4"vs+5.5"2%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front
AMOLED
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/29/20157/28/2016
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum 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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
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+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3760 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)21 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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