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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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

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Compare Motorola Primus X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 29Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Primus (XT621) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

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

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DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 29 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Primus (XT621)} 3 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)34%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+544 PPI133%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.4"35%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 21MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3760 mAh102%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1860 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + 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, Flash player
+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+145 grams (5.08 ounces)17%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
 
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Primus (XT621)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceNextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
(Global, International)(Latin America)
(Global, International), (Latin America)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/29/20151/1/2013
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
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)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2 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 850/900/1900/2100
iDEN 800
UMTS 2100/1900/1700
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AiDEN, 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 Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
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)Motorola Primus (XT621)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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)Motorola Primus (XT621)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP7X
Battery capacity3760 mAh1860 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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
• Push-to-Talk (PTT)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)Motorola Primus (XT621)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)
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