Motorola DROID Turbo

“Rumors of the Droid's demise have been greatly exaggerated. This is the Droid you're looking for. Pick your cliché of choice—the Droid Turbo marks a return to form for the once storied brand. It's a spec hound's dream come true, showcasing the best the Android world has to offer in a more reasonably sized chassis than the similarly equipped Note 4. Last year's Droid Ultra was an iterative afterthought, but the new Droid Turbo looks primed to unseat the Moto X from cult-hit status. It's also worth reiterating the 64GB model is only $50 more with a contract, which is very reasonable, and worth it if you like to keep files local. It's a shame this is a Verizon exclusive, because it might just be the best Android phone on any carrier.”

“Designing any piece of technology is all about making tradeoffs—you've got to make something fast that's nice to look at and lasts for as long as it can without charging, and you've got to do it all without losing money on the deal. Our ideal Android phone would be a version of the 2014 Moto X with the same price tag, Android configuration, and carrier availability mixed with the camera and battery life of the Droid Turbo. Absent that, the Droid Turbo is a decent option for Verizon users tempted but not quite won over by Motorola's primary flagship.The things we like the least about the Droid Turbo are pretty subjective. We find it less attractive and not as nice to hold as the Moto X. You may disagree. You may agree but not care. Either way, that's a decision you'll need to make for yourself.”

“Motorola Droid Turbo is a complete package - a no-compromise Android powerhouse that is fit to accommodate even the most discerning power user. The smartphone blends high performance hardware, innovative materials, and stellar battery endurance into a compact, superbly built package.Android flagships often rely on their specs to succeed and the Droid Turbo is as prepared as its gets. It is the best-equipped device that doesn't carry a phablet moniker - only larger beasts come close to its hardware chops.”

“Just when we thought that Motorola unleashed all of its best surprises already, we’re given a spectacular device in the Motorola DROID Turbo. Living up to the prestige that comes with the DROID franchise, the DROID Turbo is supercharged and is one imposing force in the smartphone space – thanks in part to its impressive specs sheet, solid construction, and long-lasting battery life.One of our biggest fears for such a specs heavy device is an increase in price, one that would’ve potentially put it into that $300 on-contract cost. Lucky for all of us, Verizon and Motorola blessed the phone with that $200 on-contract price ($600 outright) for the red/black 32GB model. And if you prefer the ballistic nylon one with 64GB of storage, you’ll only need to fork over $249.99 ($650 outright) to pick it up. Needless to say, we’re resting a lot easier knowing that its price is still around that golden price point normally attached to todays’ flagship smartphones.As of now, the only thing really holding back the DROID Turbo from having a wider appeal is its exclusivity to Verizon – so we really hope that Motorola somehow outs an international model in the future! Certainly, the phone is undoubtedly a future proof thing worth investing in right now. Motorola does everything right with the DROID Turbo, easily making up for the shortcomings of the Moto X in the process. Souped up and revving for some heated competition this upcoming holiday season, the DROID Turbo is a defying smartphone that runs circle around most of its contemporaries. Seriously, it’s a force to reckon with!”