Nokia 8 (128GB) vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 vs Motorola One Macro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2019 8:25 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 11:02 AM

Compare Motorola One Macro X Nokia 8 (128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1) Compare Nokia 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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 Nokia 8 (128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)119% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+554 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP54% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.3"	vs	+6.2"17% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3090 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.0 (aperture)

Android 9.0 Pie

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 8 (128GB)	One Macro (XT2016-1)
Other model names	Nokia 8 (6GB RAM)	Lenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), India
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2017	10/12/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)	75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3090 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper • 2.5D glass screen • Carl Zeiss camera optics • Quick Charge 3.0 • Nokia OZO audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • ANT+ support	• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 (128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)
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