Droid Turbo vs Moto X

[tdizzel]

QHD has 1.7 times as many pixels to push over 1080p. Last time I checked, the gpu in the 805 was not 70% more powerful than the the gpu in the 801, so 1080p will have a graphical advantage. And if you can see the difference between the 2 on a 5.2" screen, you have much better vision than I do.

I just assumed that everyone had a preference for ergo dynamic curved designs over large, squared off bricks. Apparently I was wrong.

While the Droid line has been not too far behind, the X has gotten updated faster and more consistently. I suspect that the gap will will get larger as time goes on and the the flagship x will be supported longer over the exclusive droids.

Sent from my XT1096

I hope you don't really believe any of this nonsense. The OP asks for advice and instead posting facts you post this biased garbage. It's great that you're enjoying your X, but to post things with no basis in actual facts when someone is asking for help is a pretty poor thing to do.

 

[tech_fan]

Some very good insights from all concerning parties. Thanks for all of your inputs. I must admit and my eyes are rather iffy, I saw the Note 4 and was mesmerized by its beauty initially. Then I saw demo videos on the Note 3 and Note 4 and could not tell much of a difference between both displays. I also know that in recent tests, the Iphone 6 plus outscored the Note 4. Some speculated that the reason was the QHD screen.

Nevertheless thanks for all of your input. I appreciate it.

 

[jm1219]

This GPU business is a rather silly argument that will be conclusively decided mighty quickly once the phone is out.

Also, the G3 and Note 4 don't seem to suffer any lag attributable to the resolution. Are there even any apps that push native resolution on Android?

Apps set a DPI range at which they can run, QHD screens that are phone-sized are natively at a DPI that many apps are simply incompatible with because this type of PPI hasn't been possible before. Many apps have become compatible already, and a simple build.prop edit can trick the play store into what it reads as your DPI

 

[zobog]

Moto x is a nice phone at a nice price. I need to see what the turbo costs before I decide.

 

[Unobtanium]

I am trying to decide between the 2. The Turbo looks real cool and I really like the specs. My concern is the amount of bloatware and how the releases will be scheduled? Would the software releases be as zippy on the Turbo as they are with the Nexus and Moto X or would there be a longer wait time?

Unless something changes, you can at least disable the VZW Bloat (or AT&T Bloat if the rumored Moto Maxx version comes out). While the app still sits there taking up some space, but at least you don't "see" it and no updates are pushed. I've had my Maxx for just over a year and still have over 13 GB available (I don't have tons of music). subtracting "system data" my usage is about 50/50 "Apps" and "Media" using the app Disk Usage.

I am happy with my Maxx, still have almost a year on contract, and have no plans to get the Turbo on day zero. I might watch the prices and go for a full-price upgrade later (I still have Unlimited data). I am also using a Moto G LTE to test drive AT&T on GoPhone, so I might not be with VZW in the future.

 

[NoYankees44]

I hope you don't really believe any of this nonsense. The OP asks for advice and instead posting facts you post this biased garbage. It's great that you're enjoying your X, but to post things with no basis in actual facts when someone is asking for help is a pretty poor thing to do.

The only thing remotely bias in my posts was the form factor comments. If you can refute anything else, please do. The OP asked for advantages and disadvantages, and I gave them too him. My comments refute the status quo of higher spec numbers mean a better a device.

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[oldDummy]

Do we now the dimensions of the turbo? I'm sure they'll be almost identical.

From FCC docs it appears to be [143.9mm] ~ 5.7"
So like a Moto X with the battery "chin".

 

[Revolutionary]

From FCC docs it appears to be [143.9mm] ~ 5.7"
So like a Moto X with the battery "chin".
EDIT: corrected

6mm longer than the Maxx. Acceptable.

 

[Revolutionary]

Well, the timing hasn't been detailed yet, but Motorola has confirmed that last's years Droids are getting Lollipop!

It’s Official: Android 5.0 Lollipop Coming to Moto X, Moto G, Moto E and More - The Official Motorola Blog

So anyone worried about long-term support or timeliness of update for the Turbo may have less to be worried about.

 

[dmark44]

Price and weight. If I like holding the Turbo I could see getting it. It will hopefully see a price drop before I upgrade phones.

More importantly, I'm curious about the weight. The Moto X 2014 is already 5 ounces. I did not like that my HTC Rezound was a full 6 ounces. Of course I could've forgiven the weight of it if it had more than a 1650mah battery!

Sent from my Moto X

 

[Robisan]

I did not like that my HTC Rezound was a full 6 ounces. Of course I could've forgiven the weight of it if it had more than a 1650mah battery!

Sent from my Moto X

Yes, I'm past due replacing my now sluggish Rezound. Don't want to spend another 2+ years loving the phone but hating the battery (Moto X '14). OTOH, I don't want to spend another 2+ years hating the phone but loving the battery (Turbo). I'm already not thrilled about the larger form factor of today's 5"+ phones, so...

 

[mobrules]

I am hoping the Turbo comes with the option of a 64 gb not just 32 gb. The 6 was supposed to have sd card support and does not. Battery life and more memory makes a difference to me. If not them the 6 will be a contender!!!

 

[dmark44]

Yes, I'm past due replacing my now sluggish Rezound. Don't want to spend another 2+ years loving the phone but hating the battery (Moto X '14). OTOH, I don't want to spend another 2+ years hating the phone but loving the battery (Turbo). I'm already not thrilled about the larger form factor of today's 5"+ phones, so...

I moved on to the 2013 Moto X, and the battery life, while maybe not the best in the industry, is sooooo much better than the Rezound. If that's what you're coming from you'd appreciate the upgrade to a 2300 battery and more efficient hardware.

Sent from my Moto X

 

[tdizzel]

The only thing remotely bias in my posts was the form factor comments. If you can refute anything else, please do. The OP asked for advantages and disadvantages, and I gave them too him. My comments refute the status quo of higher spec numbers mean a better a device.

Sent from my XT1096

The notion that 1080p has a graphical advantage because the 805's gpu isn't 70% faster is not based in fact. That's not at all how that works.

And how has the X been updated more consistently? They are both on the most recent build of Kit Kat. The only reason the Droids didn't get 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 is because they were full of bugs that would have gimped the phone, so there is no inconsistency at all with the Droids getting updates. And while the X got Kit Kat first, the Droids got 4.4.4 first, so its not true that the X gets updates faster.

 

[travaz]

There are so many factors that enter into battery life. Things like software optimization, app usage, screen on time, the way you use your phone, all of these factors determine battery life. However the bigger the battery the better It is going to be in the longevity of your battery. I think for me the Nexus 6 with a smaller battery is not going to last as long as a droid turbo with the bigger battery. I think that the turbo is going to be one hell of a phone, just my 2 cents. An important factor in all of the performance indicators is the maturation of Android. As Android gets older the more powerful it will become . Android and Google have come hell of a long way in a few short years. I cannot even imagine what we may see in the future it's really very exciting.

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[ScottsoNJ]

The only 2 real advantages the turbo has over the X is battery and ram. Camera *might* be better, but we won't know until it comes out. QHD on a 5.2" screen is completely useless. I had rather have the performance advantages of 1080p.

The advantages the moto x has is form factor, moto maker, and *probably* faster and longer updates.

So to sum, if battery and specs are your thing and the form factor does not bother you on the turbo, get the turbo. If you are big on form factor, customization, and super timely updates, the moto x is probably a better choice.

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I would think that the camera will definitely be better. If both phones are made by Motorola. The Droid will be newer,have more pixels and if it will be considered a "flagship" I can't see Motorola sticking a crappy camera into a phone that has the best specs of any phone to date. Better processor,more ram,bigger battery,wireless charging, QHD display. I think the X has better form factor and motomaker but everything else points to the Turbo.

 

[techloebf]

Have you ever heard there is no substitute for cubic inches? Right now the Droid Turbo is the Dodge Viper of phones and the Moto X is a Camry, I'll take raw power over anything else all day. Why would I want to purposely hit a mid tier component oeuc

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[delrey1900]

Have you ever heard there is no substitute for cubic inches? Right now the Droid Turbo is the Dodge Viper of phones and the Moto X is a Camry, I'll take raw power over anything else all day. Why would I want to purposely hit a mid tier component oeuc

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I can respect that. However, unlike a Camry's performance compared to a Viper, the new X will tackle every day use with ease just like the Turbo will. Let me put it at a more detailed perspective for you. The Camry is more like the LG Vista. The X is more like a Porsche Cayman, while the Turbo is like the Viper/911 Turbo (if you will). For some, like me, the Cayman is just perfect for day to day use. For you and other enthusiasts, only the Viper will do.

 

[BlueBlazer60]

I would think that the camera will definitely be better. If both phones are made by Motorola. The Droid will be newer,have more pixels and if it will be considered a "flagship" I can't see Motorola sticking a crappy camera into a phone that has the best specs of any phone to date. Better processor,more ram,bigger battery,wireless charging, QHD display. I think the X has better form factor and motomaker but everything else points to the Turbo.

There are many camera threads in the Moto X forum. From what I read there my understanding was Motorola was using a Sony(?) Camera which performed well in other phones. Most people commenting seemed to feel the issue was more the software Motorola has chosen to use rather than the camera hardware. Did I miss understand?

 

[NoYankees44]

There are many camera threads in the Moto X forum. From what I read there my understanding was Motorola was using a Sony(?) Camera which performed well in other phones. Most people commenting seemed to feel the issue was more the software Motorola has chosen to use rather than the camera hardware. Did I miss understand?

The hardware is the same as far as we know, so the software has to be the weak link.

There are some that have speculated that moto didn't pay to have some of the proprietary software bits from Sony that other manufacturers may be using, but that is just speculation as far as I know. I think the stock app and firmware just need some good overhauling to make it as good(or at least close) to every other phone camera.

However, they are both still phone cameras. They are all going to be terrible compared to a proper dslr.

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