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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) 16Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)

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 G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)} 10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+424 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)27%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11%
Thinner
5.2"vs+6"15%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 20.1MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3400 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/2.5" inches
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 4GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola PotterAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date3/1/201711/1/2013
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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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