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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) 17Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
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)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Lumia 930 (Gold edition)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
+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, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+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
+(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
+3000 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 (26GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPIvs+441 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
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.

27 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/2.5" inches
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 4GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola PotterNokia Lumia 930 RM-1045, Lumia 930 Golden, Nokia Martini
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date3/1/201712/1/2014
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 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 930 (Gold edition)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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 930 (Gold edition)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 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 pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
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 G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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)feature not registered
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 930 (Gold edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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 930 (Gold edition)
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 930 (Gold edition)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5QW
Battery capacity3000 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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/gold, White/gold
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Records 4K (after Denim update)
• Camera focal length of 26mm
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Nokia Lumia 930 (Gold edition)
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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