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Motorola Moto C (XT1757) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Motorola Moto C (XT1757) 05Points
Motorola Moto C (XT1757)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

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31Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Motorola Moto C X
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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!

Moto C (XT1757)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1757) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 31 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light		vsTriple LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.1 + A2DP
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core127%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+515 PPI163%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAhvs+3340 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
ModelMoto C (XT1757)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesLenovo Moto C XT1757 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola WatsonMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date6/2/201711/20/2015
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0		32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC40		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2350 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto C (XT1757)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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