Motorola DROID 3
The Motorola DROID 3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the TI OMAP 4430, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
RAM512MB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 167g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,540 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic TI OMAP 4430 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, July. Released 2011, July
Also Known As
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
275 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,540 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
167g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola DROID 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO.
Yes, the Motorola DROID 3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Motorola DROID 3 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Motorola DROID 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola DROID 3 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Motorola DROID 3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Motorola DROID 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Motorola DROID 3 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
