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Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) vs Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5 X Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) 05Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)

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!

DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) vs Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)} 22 Advantages Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+544 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs430 PPI
+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
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)12%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
5.4"vs+6"11%
Larger screen
(back) 21MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP34%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3760 mAhvs+4080 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
AMOLED / OLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
ModelDROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Other model namesVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola BounceGoogle Pixel 5 5G G5NZ6 (KDDI Corporation)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date10/29/201510/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)151 grams (5.29 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.
IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.4" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI430 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 288970 (v8)
Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3760 mAh4080 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)12W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Just Black, Sorta Sage
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)Google Pixel 5 (G5NZ6)
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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