Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) vs Nokia Lumia 820

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 vs Nokia Lumia 820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2019 11:24 AM, updated: 3/14/2020 3:50 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 820 Compare Motorola Moto G7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1)

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!

23 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2270 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+405 PPI87% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+6.2"44% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+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
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)8% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Change model
Model	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Lumia 820
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 Single-sim XT1962, Motorola River	Nokia Lumia 820, Nokia Arrow
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	2/7/2019	11/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)	68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2270 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	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	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5T
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet • USB OTG On-The-Go • Nokia ClearBlack display • Wireless charging • Video stabilization • HD Voice • 4G hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)	Nokia Lumia 820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered