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Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Photon 4G vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) 18Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019) Compare Motorola Photon 4G X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)

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Photon 4G (MB855)} 18 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Lumia 530 (RM-1019)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1700 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)22%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)4%
Thinner
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
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ModelPhoton 4G (MB855)Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Other model namesSprint Motorola Photon 4GNokia Lumia 530 Dual-SIM RM-1019, Nokia Rock
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date8/1/20118/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1700 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.1 hours10 hours
Standby314 hours (13.1 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HDMI 1.3 connector
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Docking connector
• 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• 15GB free storage OneDrive
• Internet Explorer 11
• Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1019)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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