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As expected, Verizon and Motorola have taken the wraps off the DROID Turbo, the new flagship smartphone that was initially known as Nexus 6.

Apparently Google chose to go with a phablet instead of the 5.2-inch Nexus 6 and let customers who prefer small-screen smartphones get the Nexus 5 as an alternative to the new model.

Anyway, Verizon customers will now have the choice of getting a smaller version of the Nexus 6, as the new DROID Turbo packs the same hardware inside except for the screen.

It runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat at launch, but is eligible for Lollipop

It’s also worth mentioning that the DROID Turbo will ship with Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system out of the box rather than Google’s latest Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Speaking of which, Verizon has announced that Motorola DROID Turbo will be available for purchase beginning October 30 for only $200 (€157) on 2-year agreements.

Additionally, customers can also get the high-end smartphones for $25 (€20) per month using Verizon’s Edge early upgrade program.

The price for the 64GB model has been set to $250 (€195) on two-year contracts or $27 (€21) per month on Verizon Edge. This particular version will be available in Black Ballistic Nylon color option, while the 32GB variant should go on sale in Metallic Black, Metallic Red, and Black Ballistic Nylon.

Verizon has a few more offers for those who want to purchase the new Motorola DROID Turbo, such as a discount of $100 (€78) or more when you trade in your old smartphone with new two-year activation.

Also, from launch until end of the year, upgrade and activation fees are being waived for all customers who purchase the DROID Turbo.

According to Verizon, those who buy the DROID Turbo and damage the screen during their 2-year agreement will be able to replace it once for free.

Hardware-wise, it's a mini version of Google's Nexus 6 phablet

Moving on to specs, the DROID Turbo sports a 5.2-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display, a 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, and 3GB of RAM.

On the back, the smartphone boasts an impressive 21-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus and 4K video recording, while on the front there’s a secondary 2-megapixel camera that can capture full HD (1080p) video.

Motorola DROID Turbo packs either 32GB or 64GB of internal memory, but lacks microSD card slot for memory expansion. The handset is powered by a huge 3,990mAh battery that’s compatible with Motorola’s Turbo charger.

It’s also worth mentioning that Verizon has confirmed that Motorola DROID Turbo is eligible for an Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade, though no additional details have been shared yet.

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