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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE X990 X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) 28Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 28 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) vs X990 (Messenger edition)} 3 Advantages ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
+32GB (22GB available)4505 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (5MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)28%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+544 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5.4"125%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 21MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+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
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3760 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+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+90 grams (3.15 ounces)88%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)X990 (Messenger edition)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFR
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date10/29/20153/1/2010
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)90 grams (3.15 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128MB (5MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
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-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
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 size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3760 mAh900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)480 hours (20 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Moto Maker
โ€ข Moto ShatterShield
โ€ข The screen don't crack or shatter
โ€ข TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black on white, Black on silver
โ€ข Windows Live Messenger
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
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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