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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Apple iPhone 16e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16e X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 05Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs iPhone 16e (128GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)
+1440x2560 pixels24%
Higher resolution screen
vs1170x2532 pixels
+565 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs457 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)36%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.2"vs+6.1"17%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(back) 48MP132%
Higher resolution main camera
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/1.6 (aperture)25%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3900 mAhvs+4005 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)iPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date10/30/20142/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backAluminum 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

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Ceramic Shield
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1200nits[peak]
HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatiOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420A18 GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1401105 (v10)
Geekbench: 8224 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels48 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
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 registered4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh4005 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Metallic Black, Metallic Red
โ€ข Moto Display
โ€ข Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
โ€ข Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Apple Intelligence
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข Face ID

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)iPhone 16e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
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