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Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) vs Nokia 5.3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C Plus vs Nokia 5.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.3 X Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) 04Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (128GB)

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Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) vs 5.3 (128GB)} 25 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.55"31%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP173%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
ModelMoto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)5.3 (128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto C Plus XT1723 Dual-sim (16GB + 1GB RAM)Nokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date6/1/20174/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Nokia 5.3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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