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Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge X Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) 04Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)

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 (64GB Ballistic)} 4 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic) vs Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
+565 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs534 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP69%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3900 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3600 mAh
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
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+157 grams (5.5 ounces)12%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo 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) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
ModelDROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Galaxy S7 edge G935F (Exynos), Samsung Hero 2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/30/20143/11/2016
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420ARM Mali-T880 MP12
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Curved edge screen
• Body material: Aluminium
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Qi Wireless charging (PMA)
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa/Master)
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (64GB Ballistic)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.264W/kg (head), 0.507W/kg (body)
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