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Motorola Droid Turbo 2    

21 MP Camera | Android OS
5.4" Screen | 2015 Release

Motorola Droid Turbo 2
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Samsung Galaxy S5

15 MP Camera | Android OS
5.1" Screen | 2014 Release

Droid Turbo 2
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Comparison Overview

In our detailed review, we will be comparing two Android phones head to head and try to help you find out which is a better smartphone for your needs. Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has a 21.42 MP main camera and 5.4" screen while Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 15.87 MP camera and 5.1" sized screen.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Motorola Droid Turbo 2 and Samsung Galaxy S5 before getting into our more detailed analysis.

Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Key Specs

  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop|Android 6.0 Marshmallow|Android 7.0 Nougat Operating System
  • 21.42 MP Rear Camera
  • 5.04 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Video Resolution
  • 5.4" 1440 x 2560 pixels Screen
  • AMOLED
  • 32 GB |64 GB Built-in Memory
  • Dimensions: 149.80 x 78.00 x 9.20 mm
  • Weight: 169 g

Samsung Galaxy S5 Key Specs

  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat|Android 5.0 Lollipop|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Operating System
  • 15.87 MP Rear Camera
  • 2.07 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Video Resolution
  • 5.1" 1440 x 2560 pixels Screen
  • Super AMOLED
  • 16 GB |32 GB Built-in Memory
  • Dimensions: 142.00 x 72.50 x 8.10 mm
  • Weight: 145 g
  • Replaced Samsung Galaxy S4 Compare

Samsung Galaxy S5 was replaced by Samsung Galaxy S6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Motorola Droid Turbo 2

Reasons to choose Motorola Droid Turbo 2 over Samsung Galaxy S5
GPU Frequency600 MHzvs578 MHzBetter Visual Performance
RAM Frequency1600 MHzvs933 MHzBetter Memory Performance
DxO Camera Sensor Score84 vs79 Better Image Quality
LCD Size5.4"vs5.1"0.3" Larger Screen
LCD DPI544 vs432 Higher Screen Resolution
Main Camera Resolution21.42 MPvs15.87 MP5.55 MP Higher Resolution Images
Front Camera Resolution5.04 MPvs2.07 MP2.97 MP Higher Resolution Images
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy S5 over Motorola Droid Turbo 2
Max CPU Clock Speed2500 MHzvs2000 MHzBetter Performance
Max Standby time480 hvs340 hLonger Standby Time
Weight145 gvs169 g24 g lighter
Body Thickness8.10 mmvs9.20 mm1.1 mm thinner
Body Volume142.00 x 72.50 x 8.10 mmvs149.80 x 78.00 x 9.20 mm28% Smaller
InfraredYesvsNoInfrared Connection with compatible devices
BarometerYesvsNoDigital Barometer
Fingerprint ScanYesvsNoFingerprint Identification
Heartrate SensorYesvsNoHeartrate Monitoring
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Physical Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S5 is clearly the smaller of the two phones. Its body is 1.1mm narrower, 5.5mm shorter and 1.1mm thinner than Motorola Droid Turbo 2

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Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a smartphone hold in your hands or carry around for a long time. Samsung Galaxy S5 is significantly lighter (24g ) than the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 which may become a big advantage especially when holding the phone in your hand for a long time.

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Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Screen Comparison

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Motorola Droid Turbo 2's 5.4" AMOLED LCD is slightly larger (0.3" ) than the Samsung Galaxy S5's 5.1" AMOLED screen.

LCD Size Comparison
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Besides comparing the LCD sizes, another specs that we find useful to compare is the ratio of screen area to total surface area of the phone (screen area/total surface area). Motorola Droid Turbo 2 and Samsung Galaxy S5 have exactly the same display coverage of 70%- so we don't have a winner here.

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Screen size is only one side of the story, resolution is as important in most cases. Motorola Droid Turbo 2's 544ppi pixel density is significantly higher (112ppi ) than the Samsung Galaxy S5's 432ppi pixel density.

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Motorola Droid Turbo 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
GeneralMotorola Droid Turbo 2Samsung Galaxy S5
BrandMotorola Samsung
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Android 7.0 Nougat Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Android 5.0 Lollipop, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Number of SIM1 1
Max CPU Clock Speed2000 MHz2500 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit 32 bit
RAM3 GB 2 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4 LPDDR3
RAM Frequency1600 MHz933 MHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 330
GPU Frequency600 MHz578 MHz
Release Date2015 2014
Camera
Main Camera Resolution21.42 MP15.87 MP
Front Camera Resolution5.04 MP2.07 MP
DxO Camera Sensor Score84 79
Geotagging
HDR
LED Flash
Face Detection
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Dual Camera Recording
Screen
LCD TypeAMOLED Super AMOLED
LCD Size5.4"5.1"
LCD Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels
LCD DPI544 432
Number of Colors24 bit24 bit
Display Protectionn/a Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
In Display Fingerprint
Scratch Resistant
Memory
Buit in Memory32 GB , 64 GB 16 GB , 32 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXCmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Connectivity
Connection PortMicro USB Micro USB
Bluetooth Version4.1 4.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Polymer Li-Ion
Max Standby time340 h480 h
Battery Capacity3760 mah2800 mah
Replaceable BatteryNon-removable Removable
Physical specs
Weight169 g145 g
Dimensions149.80 x 78.00 x 9.20 mm 142.00 x 72.50 x 8.10 mm
Ingress ProtectionIP52 IP67
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