Motorola Droid Series

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 420, Qualcomm Adreno 430
Display: 5.20 inch, 5.40 inch
Weight: 0.17kg
Price: 600 euro

Average Score: 80.92% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 24 reviews)

performance: 85%, display: 95%, mobility: 95%, workmanship: 84%

Motorola Droid Turbo

Touted to be super-efficient, super-fast and extremely beefed up in its performance, the Motorola Droid Turbo by Verizon strikes users although it is rather bulky and heavy. It is 8.3 mm thick and weighs a hefty 170g. The back finish comes in three colors, namely metallic black, metallic red and black ballistic nylon. One of its more outstanding features is its super AMOLED 5.2 inch HD display at a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and extremely high pixel density of 565 ppi.

Encouragingly, the phone is splash resistant, for all those times you need to text while having a meal or a drink. Camera fans will be happy with its 21 MP back facing camera and 2 MP front camera. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chip set and Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 processor. There is an option to choose between an internal storage of 32 or 64 GB and a standard 3 GB RAM.

The internal memory is sadly non expandable. The phone runs on Android 4.4.4 OS, also called the KitKat, but there is an upgrade available to Android 5.0 or Lollipop. Another feature that makes this phone special is the long battery life, lasting for up to two days even with heavy usage. The battery charges extremely fast, up to 60% in 30 minutes, which will definitely be an advantage for those who dislike carrying mobile power banks around.

Specifications

Notebook: Motorola Droid Turbo
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 420
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.17kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Motorola homepage
Droid Turbo (Model)

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Average Score: 82.4% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 16 reviews)

Reviews

Motorola DROID Turbo Review
Source: Under KG English

Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/30/2015

80% Droid Turbo review: Motorola's big red phone is almost unkillable
Source: PC World English

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I am truly impressed by what Motorola has to offer with the new Droid Turbo, but I’m disappointed that it’s limited to Verizon Wireless users. It’s a fantastic device despite the boring design, and truly showcases Motorola’s abilities for making powerful hardware. It’s really a shame that this isn’t the Moto X, because the Droid Turbo’s high-end specs and the Moto X’s customizable chassis would have probably made this the best phone of the year.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Droid Turbo review: Motorola's big red phone is almost unkillable
Source: Greenbot English

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I am truly impressed by what Motorola has to offer with the new Droid Turbo, but I’m disappointed that it’s limited to Verizon Wireless users. It’s a fantastic device despite the boring design, and truly showcases Motorola’s abilities for making powerful hardware. It’s really a shame that this isn’t the Moto X, because the Droid Turbo’s high-end specs and the Moto X’s customizable chassis would have probably made this the best phone of the year.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Review: Motorola's Droid Turbo is powerful, but is it perfect?
Source: Gizmag English

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When this phone was first announced, I declared that it could be the most powerful smartphone yet. I think that's still possibly true, although the margin between the Droid Turbo and the likes of the Galaxy Note 4 and the Nexus 6 is thinner than I had hoped. A great display and big battery with those cool Motorola features make this a phone that can compete with the best of them, with a few caveats: first, it's not quite a phablet, if you're looking for that mammoth screen, and second (this is a big one), it's only available on Verizon.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/17/2014

90% Motorola Droid Turbo
Source: Engadget English

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The Droid Turbo is frustrating. It's objectively better than the Moto X in most of the ways that matter: Its battery is tremendous (if not as amazing as Verizon claims); the screen is lovely; and the camera is actually worth using. Some might say this is the phone the Moto X should've been in the first place, and I can't argue with that.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%

Motorola Droid Turbo review: Power robot
Source: GSM Arena English

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Motorola Droid Turbo is a complete package - a no-compromise Android powerhouse that is fit to accommodate even the most discerning power user. The smartphone blends high performance hardware, innovative materials, and stellar battery endurance into a compact, superbly built package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/10/2014

DROID Turbo Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The DROID Turbo is the best Motorola smartphone on the market today. That is, if you don't mind your inability to get the device with a wooden back panel or custom colors. You get the choice of black or red and a couple of finishes - go for the red and you won't regret it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2014

DROID Turbo review: The do-it-all Android phone
Source: Androidcommunity.com English

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If you’re going with Verizon — and who would blame you — give the DROID Turbo a very hard look. Tell the customer service associate to buzz off for a half hour or so while you get tucked in with this one. It’s not the sleekest, lightest, or most groundbreaking phone around, but it does something not many other phones do.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2014

DROID Turbo Review
Source: Droid-Life English

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The DROID Turbo is a beast of a phone that has nothing but top tier specs at a surprisingly reasonable price. There are few phones that match this new Motorola smartphone on paper and in real world use. While the camera needs a software update soon to improve its speed and consistency, there are few things wrong with the Turbo. It feels premium, looks better than previous DROID phones, has excellent battery life, and performs flawlessly. If you are a Verizon customer, this should be a phone on your short list. If you aren’t on Verizon, well, sorry.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2014

Droid Turbo review: Motorola had to leave Google to become the king of Android
Source: BGR English

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In the end, there’s precious little to gripe about with the Droid Turbo. If you’re not intimidated by the bulky case and additional heft from the giant battery, this is probably the Android smartphone for you. It’s powerful, it’s sleek and it has the best battery in the business outside of a few truly gigantic phablets.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2014

Moto X vs. Droid Turbo: Which one's right for you?
Source: Computerworld.com English

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It all comes down to your own priorities and what tradeoffs you're willing to make to get them. Think of it like this: The Droid Turbo is a specialty phone for folks who need extreme stamina and/or an extra-rugged device -- and are willing to sacrifice things like sleekness and design in exchange for those qualities. The Moto X is the more mainstream phone that strikes a balance to provide the best all-around experience for most people.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2014

Motorola DROID Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S5
Source: Phone Arena English

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Motorola has done a great job with the Droid Turbo – this phone is a terrific package that packs all the cutting-edge technology one can think of right now. What's more, the software experience with the phone is also great – it's very close to stock Android, which we consider a good thing, while Motorola's additions are useful and meaningful in the context of the Droid Turbo.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2014

Motorola DROID Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Source: Phone Arena English

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It's hard to find much drawbacks with the Turbo and the Note 4, but if we have to go for something, it will be the design. Both are relatively crude-looking and handling, but while Samsung's phablet has a much larger screen, it weighs the same as the Turbo, and is much thinner. Motorola used innovative design materials such as balistic nylon and Kevlar, though, so we'd call it a draw in the looks department. When you consider that the Turbo is more comfortable to handle with one hand, the ergonomics scales tip in its favor, though.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2014

70% Motorola Droid Turbo
Source: Laptop Mag English

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The Droid Turbo does three things exceedingly well: It delivers lots of speed, lasts a long time on a charge -- about 2 hours longer than the iPhone 6 -- and it's built to stand up to abuse. You likely won't need a case to protect this Verizon exclusive. However, although the 21-MP camera captures lots of detail, it's too slow to fire.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

Motorola DROID Turbo vs Apple iPhone 6
Source: Phone Arena English

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The Motorola Droid Turbo is one of the most powerful Android devices ever made, ready to overlook elegance in favor of raw silicon power, and the latest specs. In this, it reminds us in many ways of computers dedicated to gaming, down to their masculine looks - the Droid Turbo is like a little armored soldier, with its Kevlar back and durable materials. We’re happy to see the Droid Turbo is a little spec madness: with top performance, and a Quad HD 5.2” display, all subject of geek wet dreams. The Droid Turbo is close to being the perfect phone for that geek audience, and in this line of thought, it’s a pity that the phone only arrives on Verizon Wireless.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2014

92% Motorola DROID Turbo Review
Source: Phone Arena English

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As of now, the only thing really holding back the DROID Turbo from having a wider appeal is its exclusivity to Verizon – so we really hope that Motorola somehow outs an international model in the future! Certainly, the phone is undoubtedly a future proof thing worth investing in right now. Motorola does everything right with the DROID Turbo, easily making up for the shortcomings of the Moto X in the process. Souped up and revving for some heated competition this upcoming holiday season, the DROID Turbo is a defying smartphone that runs circle around most of its contemporaries. Seriously, it’s a force to reckon with!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 92%

Motorola Droid Turbo 2

The Motorola Droid Turbo 2 does not break, crack or shatter. Its shatterproof screen, coupled with the aluminum frame, makes it tough and durable regardless of dropping on a corner or face-first, stepping on the phone or throwing the phone off a tall building. Motorola gives a four-year warranty to the indestructible screen. Next, it is an overall package with upgraded performance especially in comparison to its predecessor - Moto X Pure. It is well-equipped with a 5.4 inch quad-HD AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB of RAM. On the flip side, the screen display is overly saturated and slightly dim, while it features a 2560 x 1440 resolution and 540 PPI pixel density. Still, everything works fast and as it should be. The decent 3760 mAh battery with speedy wireless charging is an added advantage but does not hit the 48-hour promise. Besides, it comes with a SIM card slot and a MicroSD slot, which allows to expand its 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage by up to 200 GB. Its single front-facing speaker, unlike the twin stereo speakers, definitely offers a better user experience. Similar credit goes to its 21 MP rear camera from Sony, which captures details and accurate photos. Technically, it perfectly blends horsepower with hardiness in one body.

Specifications

Notebook: Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 430
Display: 5.40 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.17kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Motorola homepage
Droid Turbo 2 (Model)

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Average Score: 79.86% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 8 reviews)

Reviews

80% A souped-up smartphone marred by carrier bloat
Source: PC World English

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The Droid Turbo 2 is a fantastic device, but I’d caution you against it out of sheer principle—and all the software maintenance you’ll have to do before you can use the device, like deleting applications and disabling Verizon’s bloatware. And if I can’t convince you to stick it to the man, then I suggest you wait until the phone is on sale before Verizon suckers you into spending $250 over the cheaper, unlocked Moto X Pure Edition. It really is a shame, because a high-end phone that performs this well and has such fantastic durability and battery life could please a lot of customers. And outside the U.S., where this phone is sold unlocked and free of carrier bloat as the Moto X Force, I expect that it will.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Droid Turbo 2 review: A souped-up smartphone marred by carrier bloat
Source: Greenbot English

70% Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Source: Wired Magazine English

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But for now, the Droid Turbo 2 is a singular, carrier-exclusive phone that knows exactly who it’s made for: The pragmatists; the people who know they’re bound to drop their handset from time to time and will forget their charger occasionally. Beyond its Verizon-only status, bloatware, and elderly OS, perhaps the biggest thing holding the Turbo 2 back is that we want our gadgets to be beautiful.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

DROID Turbo 2 Review
Source: Droid-Life English

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I don’t think you would be disappointed if you did go that route. The phone is fast – really fast. It has all of the rest of the specs you need in a modern flagship phone, as well, but it’s also built to last. The freakin’ thing is shatterproof, folks, shatterproof. That’s a big deal for a lot of people. You can also design your own, refresh that design in a few months when you get bored of the first design, never worry about finding a charger again during your commute home, snap quality photos, and enjoy mostly stock Android.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2015

89% Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Review
Source: Android Authority English

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The Droid Turbo 2 answers the 3 most common problems with smartphones. With it’s Shatterproof screen, fantastic battery life and near vanilla Android software, the Droid Turbo 2 is the phone we’ve been waiting for. Although not the most attractive device and quite expensive, Verizon users will love the Droid Turbo 2.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 95% workmanship: 84%

80% Motorola DROID Turbo 2 Review
Source: Phone Arena English

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oing beyond the Moto X Pure Edition, it also sees competition from other notable smartphones currently in Verizon’s portfolio that are similarly priced – such as the iPhone 6s, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, LG V10, and LG G4. Without a doubt, if battery life and an extra-tough screen are of utmost importance in your decision buying process, the DROID Turbo 2 should be on your list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Droid Turbo 2 by Motorola (Verizon Wireless)
Source: PC Mag English

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The 32GB Google Nexus 6P is only $499, making it $125 less than same-sized Droid Turbo 2 (which itself is only $72 less than the Note 5). This puts the Turbo 2 at an awkward price point, flanked by the more affordable Nexus 6P with comparable hardware, better low-light camera, and reliable bloatware-free updates on one side; and the slightly more expensive Note 5 with its powerful performance, excellent camera, and premium build on the other. If battery life and durability are your primary concern, you won't go wrong with the Droid Turbo 2. Otherwise, the Nexus 6P and Note 5 may be more to your taste.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Breakthrough Durability
Source: Tom's Guide English

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Overall, the Droid Turbo 2 ($624) represents a breakthrough for smartphone design. With its shatterproof screen, we're one step closer to an indestructible handset. Just keep in mind that the rest of this phone isn't nearly as tough as the display. The Turbo 2 also impresses with its loud speakers, fastest-ever recharging capability and speedy overall performance. Being able to customize your own phone online is yet another plus.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.

The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 420: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoCs with support for OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11 FL 11_2.

Qualcomm Adreno 430: Integrated smartphone and tablet GPU that supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_1). The graphics card has 192 unified shaders clocked at up to 650 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Qualcomm Snapdragon:

805 APQ8084:

High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.7 GHz and an Adreno 420 GPU. Based on Qualcomm's Krait-450 architecture and manufactured in a 28 nanometer HPM process.

810 MSM8994:

High-end ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (4x Cortex-A57 and 4x Cortex-A53) and an Adreno 430 GPU. Manufactured in a 20 nm HPM process.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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80.92%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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