Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Motorola MotoSmart XT390

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Motorola MotoSmart XT390 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:10 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Motorola MotoSmart XT390 X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola MotoSmart XT390 Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (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!

29 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola MotoSmart XT390
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (10GB available)61 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (165MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)33% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1520 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+295 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.71"63% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh114% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)40% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
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Model	4.2 (16GB)	MotoSmart XT390
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	Motorola XT390 Dual-sim, Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2019	6/7/2012
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	63.5 x 116 millimeters (2.5 x 4.57 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.71" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6573
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (165MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	6 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	376 hours (15.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Brown • 2GB microSD included • MOTOSWITCH UI 2.0 • DLNA • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Motorola MotoSmart XT390
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