Motorola Droid Turbo (2014) review

Motorola announced the launch of the Droid Turbo smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Droid Turbo phone with 5.2 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Droid Turbo smartphone comes with Android OS v4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3900 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.2 inch phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1440 x 2560 px). AMOLED displays are used in many high-end and flagship devices. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (21 MP, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The Droid Turbo also features a 2 MP front-facing camera.

Motorola Droid Turbo specifications

Body

The weight of Motorola Droid Turbo is about 5.96 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Motorola smartphone are average (5.65 x 2.89 x 0.31 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Motorola Droid Turbo comes with Android OS v4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. The Droid Turbo has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 CPU. This mid-range, quad-core CPU is capable of delivering fast and efficient performance for a wide range of tasks.

The Droid Turbo utilizes Adreno 420 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The 5.2 inch phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 5.2 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Motorola Droid Turbo is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 3 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM in a smartphone can provide benefits in terms of performance and multitasking. When you have more RAM, you can keep more apps and processes open in the background without slowing down the device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Droid Turbo has 32 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Motorola Droid Turbo (3 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The Droid Turbo offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Droid Turbo is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Droid Turbo smartphone does not have OIS. The optical image stabilization (OIS) is an important feature in smartphones, particularly for those who frequently use their phones to take photos and videos.

Connectivity

The Motorola Droid Turbo supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 4G provides faster data transfer speeds compared to previous generations. It offers peak download speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, depending on the specific network and implementation. The Motorola Droid Turbo like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks offer several advantages over wired networks, including greater mobility, flexibility, and convenience.

The Droid Turbo smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other over short distances. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board.

The Droid Turbo comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Droid Turbo phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver.

The Droid Turbo has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Droid Turbo smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Po 3900 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Droid Turbo isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Motorola phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Droid Turbo phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. Corning Gorilla Glass is designed to provide enhanced durability and resistance to scratches, impacts, and drops.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Droid Turbo, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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