Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) vs Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Motorola Moto X Style 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 X Style X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)

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!

6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)28% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core9% 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	+32GB (26GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)17% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+515 PPI40% 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
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 5MP3 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) 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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)	Moto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2013	9/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	515 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 X Style (XT1572 32GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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	300/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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	4.1 + 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
DLNA	Supported	Not 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 X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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 X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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, White, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
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