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Motorola DROID 3 phone review — specs and Genze score

Motorola DROID 3 Specifications

For Verizon Also known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G

Motorola

Released 2011, Jul 15

TI OMAP 4430

  • 167g, 13mm thickness
  • Android 2.3, not up to 4.1
  • 16GB storage, microSDHC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.7
Display 5
Performance 3.1
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.2/10

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Quick specifications

4.0"

540x960 pixels

8MP

1080p

512MB RAM

TI OMAP 4430

1540mAh

Score breakdown

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4.2 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 2.7/10
Display 5/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.00 GHz BT 2.1 2011

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
Announced 2011, July. Released 2011, July
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Weight 167 g (5.89 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Type TFT
Size 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~55.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset TI OMAP 4430
CPU Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX540
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 512MB RAM
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Single VGA
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
??? HDMI port

MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player

MP4/H.264/WMV player

Quickoffice document editor

Photo viewer/editor

Organizer

Voice memo/dial

Predictive text input
Type Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 9 h 16 min
Colors Black
Models XT862, XT860
SAR 0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Price About 200 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motorola DROID 3 worth buying in 2026?

Motorola DROID 3 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Motorola DROID 3?

Motorola DROID 3 has a 1,540 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Motorola DROID 3 have?

Motorola DROID 3 features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for Motorola DROID 3?

Genze rates Motorola DROID 3 4.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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