Droid A855 (1st gen)
2009 Verizon Android savior.
The Motorola Droid A855 (1st gen) is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Nov 2009, with a launch price of $200. It pairs the TI OMAP 3430 with a 3.7" FWVGA display, a capable main camera and a 1,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 72/100 — Droid A855 (1st gen). Standout strengths: first major iphone rival on verizon. and full slide-out qwerty. Main trade-off: 550 mhz cpu slow.
Droid A855 (1st gen).
Verizon's 2009 Droid made Android mainstream in the US with iconic "Droid Does" ad campaign.
Read the full review- First major iPhone rival on Verizon.
- Full slide-out QWERTY.
- Android 2.0 Eclair launch.
- Made Android mainstream in US.
Full specifications
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How the Droid A855 (1st gen) compares
| Droid A855 (1st gen) | Xperia 10 VI | Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Chipset | TI OMAP 3430 | SD 6 Gen 1 | Dimensity 7030 |
| Display | 3.7" FWVGA | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.55" curved OLED 144 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 48 MP · f/1.8 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $200 | $449 | €399 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Droid A855 (1st gen) released?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) was released in Nov 2009.
How much does the Droid A855 (1st gen) cost?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Droid A855 (1st gen) screen size and type?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) has a 3.7" FWVGA display.
What chipset does the Droid A855 (1st gen) use?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) is powered by the TI OMAP 3430 chipset.
What is the Droid A855 (1st gen) battery capacity?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) has a 1,400 mAh battery.
What colours does the Droid A855 (1st gen) come in?
The Droid A855 (1st gen) is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Droid A855 (1st gen) worth buying?
Verizon's 2009 Droid made Android mainstream in the US with iconic "Droid Does" ad campaign. SpecEagle gives the Droid A855 (1st gen) an editorial score of 72/100.
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