Motorola Droid Turbo 2

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Reviews for the Motorola Droid Turbo 2

80% A souped-up smartphone marred by carrier bloat
Source: PC World Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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%

70% Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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

Model: 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.

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.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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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.

5.40":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

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. 

79.86%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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