Motorola DROID X
The Motorola DROID X is a budget-focused device, powered by the TI OMAP3630 - 1000, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetTI OMAP3630 - 1000
RAM512MB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,540 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic TI OMAP3630 - 1000 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 228 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, May. Released 2010, July
Also Known As
Also known as Motorola DROID Shadow, Motorola DROID Xtreme MB810
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP3630 - 1000
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
228 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,540 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1540 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola DROID X does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the Motorola DROID X supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Motorola DROID X SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Motorola DROID X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola DROID X ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Motorola DROID X uses microUSB 2.0.
The Motorola DROID X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2).
The Motorola DROID X has 2.1, A2DP.
