Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Motorola Edge 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 2:38 AM, updated: 2/25/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	28 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)28% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+405 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/1.55" inches61% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 32MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4020 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Edge 30 (256GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Europe), Brazil
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2013	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 12
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/1.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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