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Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) 26Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1512

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)

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Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Lumia 520} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1512 pixels184%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.7"43%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP155%
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
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh110%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)35%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelMoto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Lumia 520
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Play Single-sim XT1952-4, Motorola ChannelNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date2/7/20193/1/2013
Depth8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 148.71 millimeters (2.81 x 5.85 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1512 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3000 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
โ€ข 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
โ€ข Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
โ€ข Nokia ClearBlack Display
โ€ข 7GB free SkyDrive storage

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Nokia Lumia 520
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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