Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 6:58 AM, updated: 3/17/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo X Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB 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!

18 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI112% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 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	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3900 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)4% Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)47% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo J701F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/30/2014	7/1/2017
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	21 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)	Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701F/DS)
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 registered	0.519W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)