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Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Motorola Moto G2 (XT1068)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Motorola Moto G2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G2 X Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) 24Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto G2 (XT1068) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
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)} 24 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Moto G2 (XT1068)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 (XT1068)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core125%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(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
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3900 mAh88%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2070 mAh
+15W2 times
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.
vs5W
+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 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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)18%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)2%
Thinner
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
ModelDROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Moto G 2014 XT1068 Dual-SIM, Moto G 2nd gen
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/30/20149/5/2014
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
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 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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)Not supported
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+
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)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (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)Moto G2 (XT1068)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
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: White, Black
• 2 colored back covers
ISDB-T TV 1-Seg

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Moto G2 (XT1068)
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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