Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Sony Xperia XA2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2018 8:40 PM, updated: 3/17/2020 8:44 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA2 X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
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!

12 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+544 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+5.4"4% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+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	LED flash
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3760 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(back) 21MP	vs	+(back) 23MP9% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+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

3GB LPDDR4

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Other model names	Verizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce	Sony Xperia XA2 H3123 (Single-Sim), Sony SM12
Country or region available	USA, Mexico	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	10/29/2015	2/16/2018
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
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)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
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	600/150 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)	LTE Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)
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, LTE-A
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)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3760 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	991 hours (41.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
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: Silver, Black, Blue, Pink • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)
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	1.07W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)