Launch report · Motorola

Motorola Droid Turbo 2: The "shatterproof" ShatterShield flagship that survived drops.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2015·$624·Score 54/100

Droid Turbo 2 introduced ShatterShield — a layered display Motorola guaranteed against cracking — alongside a big battery and customisable design. The hot SD810 and a scratch-prone outer layer were the warts, but the no-crack pitch was unique.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.4" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 810
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
21 MP
Battery
3,760 mAh
Weight
169 g
What stands out
  • ShatterShield — Motorola guaranteed the screen wouldn't crack.
  • Big 3,760 mAh battery.
  • Moto Maker customisation.
  • QHD AMOLED + microSD.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 810 ran hot.
  • ShatterShield outer layer scratched easily.
  • Verizon exclusive.
  • Thick and heavy.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel (1st gen, 2016)
$649 · score 86/100