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Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) X Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) 18Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 (32GB Ballistic)} 18 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)} 8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)7%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)35%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.7 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+3900 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
ModelDROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaAsus
Release date10/30/201412/1/2015
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Hoya camera sensor
• Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
• 3x optical zoom camera
• Dual tone flash
• 5GB Asus Webstorage
• Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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