Motorola Droid
The Verizon slider that made Android a real iPhone rival in the US.
The Motorola Droid is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Nov 2009, with a launch price of $560. It pairs its chipset with a 3.7" LCD display, a 5 MP main camera and a 1,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 46/100 — The "Droid Does" phone that launched a brand. Standout strengths: launched android 2.0 with google maps navigation. and physical qwerty slide-out keyboard. Main trade-off: slider keyboard was cramped.
The "Droid Does" phone that launched a brand.
The original Motorola Droid was the breakthrough Android phone in the US — Verizon's "Droid Does" campaign positioned it against the iPhone, and Android 2.0 with free turn-by-turn navigation made it a genuine alternative. It kick-started the Droid brand and Android's US momentum.
Read the full review- Launched Android 2.0 with Google Maps Navigation.
- Physical QWERTY slide-out keyboard.
- FWVGA was sharp for 2009.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the Motorola Droid compares
| Motorola Droid | iPhone 6 Plus | Moto G (2013) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Chipset | — | Apple A8 | Snapdragon 400 |
| Display | 3.7" LCD | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 4.5" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP · f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 2,915 mAh | 2,070 mAh |
| Launch price | $560 | $749 | $179 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Motorola Droid released?
The Motorola Droid was released in Nov 2009.
How much does the Motorola Droid cost?
The Motorola Droid launched at $560 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Motorola Droid screen size and type?
The Motorola Droid has a 3.7" LCD display.
How much RAM and storage does the Motorola Droid have?
The Motorola Droid ships with 256 MB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Motorola Droid battery capacity?
The Motorola Droid has a 1,400 mAh battery.
What is the Motorola Droid main camera?
The Motorola Droid has a 5 MP main camera.
Does the Motorola Droid have a headphone jack?
The Motorola Droid has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Motorola Droid get software updates?
The Motorola Droid update policy: To Android 2.2.
How much does the Motorola Droid weigh?
The Motorola Droid weighs 169 g.
What colours does the Motorola Droid come in?
The Motorola Droid is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Motorola Droid worth buying?
The original Motorola Droid was the breakthrough Android phone in the US — Verizon's "Droid Does" campaign positioned it against the iPhone, and Android 2.0 with free turn-by-turn navigation made it a genuine alternative. It kick-started the Droid brand and Android's US momentum. SpecEagle gives the Motorola Droid an editorial score of 46/100.
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