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Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Ultra vs Motorola Droid Turbo 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo 2 X Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) 05Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2130
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB) Compare Motorola Droid Ultra X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)

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Droid Ultra (XT1080)} 5 Advantages Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080) vs DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)} 17 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)28%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+544 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.4"8%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 21MP100%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2130 mAhvs+3760 mAh77%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
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ModelDroid Ultra (XT1080)DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID ULTRA XT1080, Motorola ObakeVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/20/201310/29/2015
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels21 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2130 mAh3760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby312 hours (13 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Moto Maker
• Moto ShatterShield
• The screen don't crack or shatter
• TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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