Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Nokia N95 (RM-159)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:44 AM

Compare Nokia N95 X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia N95 (RM-159) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

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30 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+2GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+16GB (10GB available)63 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (160MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)133% Thinner	vs	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+282 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+5.2"100% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh195% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)25% Lighter
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
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Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	N95 (RM-159)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2018	3/1/2007
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	LED	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 E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	2.7 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included • Nokia Maps • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.5W/kg (head)