Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) vs Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Play vs Nokia 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2017 11:19 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:02 PM

Compare Nokia 3 X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia 3 (Single-Sim) Compare Motorola Moto X Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+3630 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2650 mAh
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)25% Thinner
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
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Model	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux	Nokia 3 Single-sim
Country or region available	(Europe), India, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	8/12/2015	3/1/2017
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)	71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	feature not registered
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing
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: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • 450 nits display brightness • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)	Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
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