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Nokia Lumia 820 vs Motorola Edge (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 820 vs Motorola Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Motorola Edge (256GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)

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!

Lumia 820} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820 vs Edge (256GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)vs+256GB (235GB available)38 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)6%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+385 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.7"56%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 25MP80 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+4500 mAh173%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.1 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
AMOLED / OLED
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
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ModelLumia 820Edge (256GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 820, Nokia ArrowMotorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date11/1/20125/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size4.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 10
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 305989 (v8)
Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)256GB (235GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot
• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 820Motorola Edge (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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