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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB) vs Nokia 8 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Nokia 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 8 X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB) 02Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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 G3 (XT1540 8GB)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB) vs 8 (128GB)} 27 Advantages Nokia 8 (128GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 certified
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)111%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+554 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.3"6%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP102%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
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) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAhvs+3090 mAh25%
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

23 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
f/2.0 (aperture)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreyNokia 8 (6GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date7/28/20159/1/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI554 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 EV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh3090 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
• 2.5D glass screen
• Carl Zeiss camera optics
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Nokia OZO audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 8GB)Nokia 8 (128GB)
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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