Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 12/13/2021 3:19 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+256 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1980 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1430 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+4GB82% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)10% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)5% Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

FWVGA (854x480)

3G+ HSPA+

21 Mbps

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), USA	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	5/13/2014	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	4GB eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • 15GB free storage OneDrive • Internet Explorer 11 • Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered