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