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Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play 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
13Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(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 Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)17%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24%
Thinner
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
5.2"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/2.0 (aperture)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
ModelDROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)T-Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921-3 Unlocked
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/30/20145/1/2018
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 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, LTE-A
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 (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3900 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)21 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
โ€ข Moto Display
โ€ข Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Flash gray
โ€ข HAC M3/T4

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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