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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Alcatel A3 XL Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel A3 XL Max X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 19Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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 (Metal)} 19 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs A3 XL Max (9008N)} 11 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core112%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI131%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 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
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (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)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 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
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)6%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)28%
Thinner
5.2"vs+6"15%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+16 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 (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
 
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Alcatel A3 XL Max 32GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008N
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaAlcatel
Release date10/30/20143/1/2017
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,28)
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
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 (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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/2.4 (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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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 registeredf/2.8 (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 (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired 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 (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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: Metallic Black, Metallic Red
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Alcatel A3 XL Max (9008N)
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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