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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Motorola Atrix (MB861)

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

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Compare Motorola Atrix X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 22Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Atrix (MB861) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
4"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 22 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Atrix (MB861)} 5 Advantages Motorola Atrix (MB861)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core170%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (28GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26%
Thinner
vs10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+367 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs275 PPI
+6"50%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1930 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)55%
Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
ModelLumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Atrix (MB861)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia BanditMotorola Atrix 1 (3G) MB861, Motorola Olympus
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date11/1/20134/1/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)63.5 x 117.75 millimeters (2.5 x 4.64 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI275 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BH6X
Battery capacity3400 mAh1930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)9 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
• Dock connector
• Speech recognition
• Google Maps Navigation
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Video recording at 1080p via Android 2.3 update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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