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# Turbocharged Smartphones
The Droid Turbo May Be the World's Most Powerful Smartphone

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droid-turbo
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/motorolas-droid-turbo-details/34459/) & [motorola](http://www.motorola.com/us/droid-turbo-pdp.html)

The Droid Turbo is a smartphone, introduced by [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-g-power), that is fitted with a ridiculously [big and powerful battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-power-2).

This 3,900 mAh monstrosity of a battery can last 48 hours on a single charge. The phone also packs a quad-core 2.7 GHz Snapdragon 805 processor, 3 GB of RAM and a 5.2-inch Quad HD display complete with an extraordinary 565 pixels per inch. As if this weren't enough, the phone even has an optional turbo charger that adds 8 hours of use with only 15 minutes of charging time. The phone's camera is also no slouch -- a 21-megapixel offering capable of shooting 4K video.

The Droid Turbo will be available for $199 in the US -- on contract with [Verizon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3) Wireless -- starting October 30.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Long-lasting Batteries:** The trend of smartphones with large battery capacity and long battery life is disrupting the mobile industry by addressing the common pain point of short battery life.
- **Powerful Processors:** The trend of smartphones equipped with high-performance processors is providing users with faster and more efficient mobile experiences, opening up opportunities for advanced applications and multitasking capabilities.
- **High-resolution Displays:** The trend of smartphones featuring high-resolution displays with pixel densities above 500 ppi is revolutionizing the visual experience and driving the demand for crisp and immersive content consumption.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Mobile Technology:** The emergence of smartphones with turbocharged features presents opportunities for mobile technology companies to innovate and develop more advanced devices.
- **Battery Technology:** The demand for long-lasting batteries in smartphones creates opportunities for battery technology companies to develop more efficient and sustainable power solutions.
- **Camera Technology:** The integration of high-resolution cameras in smartphones creates opportunities for camera technology companies to develop innovative imaging technology and software for enhanced mobile photography and videography experiences.

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