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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Motorola StarTAC 85

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Turbo vs Motorola StarTAC 85 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 33Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(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)} 33 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs StarTAC 85} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 85
+3GB LPDDR33071 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)23068670 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1KB
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)117%
Thinner
vs23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+1440x2560 pixels61439 times
Higher resolution screen
vs4x15 pixels
+565 PPI56 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs10 PPI
+5.2"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(back) 20.7MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh7 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs500 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.
vs4.8W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)51%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+NiMH (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

1 Common items in both devices
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
 
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)StarTAC 85
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Motorola Star TAC 85 (S5776EBD)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/30/20141/1/1997
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
Display typeSuper AMOLEDMonochromatic
Screen size5.2" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels4x15 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI10 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)16bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900
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+, LTENot supported
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 StarTAC 85
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
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 StarTAC 85
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 StarTAC 85
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging4.8W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)3.8 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)75 hours (3.1 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable 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
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Motorola StarTAC 85
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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