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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) 13Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

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!

Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)23%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+6.26"16%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+544 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(back) 21MP24%
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
3350 mAhvs+3760 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+15W50%
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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Other model names小米8 青春版 M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi PlatinaVerizon Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region availableChina
China
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date9/1/201810/29/2015
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 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

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.26" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI544 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
21 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 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 size1.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3350 mAh3760 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 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

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)Motorola DROID Turbo 2 (XT1585 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.38W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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