Motorola DROID 2 vs. DROID X
Overview
A number of key differences aside, the Motorola DROID 2 is in more ways than not the DROID X trapped in a different body. Both devices tout the same speedy 1 GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and Motorola’s slightly modified version of Android’s standard interface. The DROID 2, however, rocks the latest update to Google’s Android operating system (Android 2.2 “Froyo”) right out of the box — although the X is expected to receive the same update in the coming months. Other key differences between the two powerful smartphones include display size, the presence of a physical QWERTY keyboard, storage space, and camera quality.
Key Differences
- Operating system: Both devices are powered by Google’s Android operating system. The DROID 2, however, is powered by Android 2.2 while the DROID X is powered by Android 2.1 (although the X will receive an update to Android 2.2 in the next number of months). Android 2.2 offers a faster user experience and a number of features including support for Adobe Flash 10.1.
- Display: Perhaps the most significant difference between the two devices lies in the realm of display size. The DROID X (4.3″ TFT display, 480×854 pixels) has a significantly larger display than that of the DROID 2 (3.7″ TFT display, 480×854 pixels). As far as display sizes go, the DROID X has among the biggest displays available on any smartphone on the market while the DROID 2 has a display size that lands in the middle of the spectrum. While the added display real estate will undoubtedly provide a great movie watching and web browsing experience, the X’s sizable display also means that the X is a significantly larger and less portable device than the DROID 2.
- Keyboard: While the DROID X offers a great virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard, the DROID 2 provides a comfortable (and much-improved) slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard in addition to a virtual QWERTY. Users preferring a physical keyboard may be easily swayed into choosing the DROID 2.
- Storage Space: Right out of the box, the DROID X offers a total of 24GB of storage space (8GB on-board, pre-installed 16GB microSD card), while DROID 2 has a total of 16GB of storage space (8GB on-board, pre-installed 8GB microSD card). Both devices can support up to a 32GB microSD card.
- Camera: Both devices are equipped with great cameras with autofocus and on-board dual LED flashes. The DROID X has an 8-megapixel camera that is capable of recording video at 720P. The DROID 2 has a 5-megapixel camera, and while the device can still record great video, it is limited to DVD-quality video. The difference in megapixels really only comes into play when printing large images.
- Battery life: The DROID X and DROID 2 each boast relatively impressive battery life. The DROID 2, however, will outlast the DROID X slightly in both talk time and standby time.
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Motorola DROID X |
Motorola DROID 2 |
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| Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date) |
Too low to show |
TBA |
| Carrier |
Verizon Wireless |
Verizon Wireless |
| Operating System |
Android 2.1 |
Android 2.2 |
| Interface |
Modified Google Experience |
Modified Google Experience |
| Display |
4.3″ TFT, 480 x 854 Pixels |
3.7″ TFT, 480 x 854 Pixels |
| Data Speed |
3G |
3G |
| Global Roaming |
No |
No |
| WiFi |
802.11 b/g/n |
802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 2.1 |
Bluetooth 2.1 |
| GPS |
aGPS |
aGPS |
| Mobile Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Camera |
8-megapixel, dual LED flash, and auto-focus |
5-megapixel, dual LED flash and autofocus |
| Front-facing Camera |
No |
No |
| Video Capture |
Yes; HD 720P |
Yes; DVD-D1 |
| Apps |
Android Market |
Android Market |
| Adobe Flash Support |
Adobe Flash Lite |
Adobe Flash 10.1 |
| Storage Space |
24GB Total (8GB on-board, 16GB pre-installed microSD card) |
16GB Total (8GB on-board, 8GB pre-installed microSD card) |
| Keyboard |
Virtual QWERTY |
Physical slide-out QWERTY and virtual QWERTY |
| Battery |
Up to 8 hours talk time; up to 220 hours standby |
Up to 9.5 hours talk time; up to 315 hours standby |
| Processor |
1 GHz TI OMAP 3630-1000 |
1 GHz TI OMAP 3630-1000 |
| Memory |
RAM:512MB; ROM: 8GB |
RAM:512MB; ROM: 8GB |
| Microsoft Outlook Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| View Word Docs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight |
5.47 oz |
5.96 oz |
| Dimensions |
2.26″ x 5″ x 0.4″ |
2.38″ x 4.58″ x 0.54″ |
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| Up to 450 min. usage; 500 hr. standby |
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July 22, 2011
Droid X baby that big screen is so pretty i wanted evo but i got better price on droid X.Go Android!!!
June 6, 2011
Gave up my Blackberry after about 5 years of use. Went with the Droid 2 earlier this year. Outstanding phone and will probably upgrade to Droid 4 when it comes out early next year w/ LTE capabilities.
Pete
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May 25, 2011
Great comparison on the two devices. I was gambling on the droid x, d2 and the iphone4. Initially i picked the droid x for its gorgeous display but after trying out the keyboard on the d2. It was clear thats the choice for me. Thanks
April 13, 2011
I couldn’t make up my mind on which phone to get. I started out with the Fascinate and took it back the following day. I just couldn’t handle the touch screen for texting. I have 2 friends who swore by the Droid X and I took a good look at it. I ended up buying the Droid 2 global and am very happy with it. It’s not to small or to big. The slideout keyboard is perfect for my needs. I’m happy!
January 31, 2011
Thanks for the comparison! I was having a hard time deciding. I guess with the mobile apps market today, I should opt for a bigger screen. Bigger is always better! Droid X.
December 24, 2010
thank you so much for your help. but i ended up choosing the droid x.
September 12, 2010
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your insight of the comparison of the Droid 2 and Droid X. It was very informational and I ended up changing my order for the Droid X to the Droid 2. It seems to be more fitting to my needs.
Thanks!