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Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2a vs Motorola Droid Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) 06Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs DROID Turbo (Metal)} 13 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+565 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+3900 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 20.7MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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ModelXperia Z2a (D6563)DROID Turbo (Metal)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony CanopusVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/1/201410/30/2014
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy19 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, White, Turquoise
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• Sony Clear Audio+
• 3D Surround Sound
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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