Droid Turbo
A Verizon battery beast with a Kevlar back and 2K display.
The Motorola Droid Turbo is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Oct 2014, with a launch price of $600. It pairs the Snapdragon 805 with a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 21 MP main camera and a 3,900 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — The 48-hour battery Droid. Standout strengths: huge 3,900 mah battery — 48-hour life claim. and ballistic-nylon / kevlar back. Main trade-off: verizon exclusive in the us.
The 48-hour battery Droid.
Droid Turbo paired a giant 3,900 mAh battery with a Kevlar back and a QHD AMOLED — Motorola's Verizon flagship pitched squarely at endurance. The bulk and carrier exclusivity were the costs, but the battery claim was genuinely class-leading.
Read the full review- Huge 3,900 mAh battery — 48-hour life claim.
- Ballistic-nylon / Kevlar back.
- QHD AMOLED and 21 MP camera.
- 25 W TurboCharge.
Full specifications
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How the Droid Turbo compares
| Droid Turbo | Galaxy Note 5 | Moto Z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 805 | Exynos 7420 | Snapdragon 820 |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.5" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 21 MP | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 13 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Launch price | $600 | $700 | $699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Droid Turbo released?
The Droid Turbo was released in Oct 2014.
How much does the Droid Turbo cost?
The Droid Turbo launched at $600 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Droid Turbo screen size and type?
The Droid Turbo has a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Droid Turbo use?
The Droid Turbo is powered by the Snapdragon 805 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Droid Turbo have?
The Droid Turbo ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Droid Turbo battery capacity?
The Droid Turbo has a 3,900 mAh battery.
How fast does the Droid Turbo charge?
The Droid Turbo supports 25 W TurboCharge wired charging.
What is the Droid Turbo main camera?
The Droid Turbo has a 21 MP main camera.
Does the Droid Turbo have a headphone jack?
The Droid Turbo has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Droid Turbo get software updates?
The Droid Turbo update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the Droid Turbo weigh?
The Droid Turbo weighs 169 g.
What colours does the Droid Turbo come in?
The Droid Turbo is available in 2 colours: Black Ballistic Nylon, Red.
Is the Droid Turbo worth buying?
Droid Turbo paired a giant 3,900 mAh battery with a Kevlar back and a QHD AMOLED — Motorola's Verizon flagship pitched squarely at endurance. The bulk and carrier exclusivity were the costs, but the battery claim was genuinely class-leading. SpecEagle gives the Droid Turbo an editorial score of 52/100.
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