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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy+ X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 25Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Defy+ (MB526) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

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

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DROID Turbo (Metal)} 25 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Defy+ (MB526)} 5 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+32GB (22GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs3GB (2GB available)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)26%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+565 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+5.2"41%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh129%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)43%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
 
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)Defy+ (MB526)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Motorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/30/20148/30/2011
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
3GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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
Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity3900 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)7.1 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Waterproof mobile phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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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