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Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) 20Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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DROID Turbo (Metal)} 20 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) vs Xperia ZR (3G)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4.49GB available)
+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+5.2"14%
Larger screen
vs4.55"
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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)
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+3900 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)22%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)1%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
ModelDROID Turbo (Metal)Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date10/30/20146/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)13 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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