Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:55 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)29% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)19% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+565 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 20.1MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP3% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP69% 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) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
3400 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
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Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Brazil, (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2013	11/5/2014
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
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: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto Maxx
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