Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Motorola Edge (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 4:49 PM, updated: 11/8/2022 4:08 PM

Compare Motorola Edge (2021) X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

37Points Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (2021 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!

5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	37 Advantages Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB	vs	+256GB (230GB available)57 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+395 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.8"70% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP22 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/1.52" inches163% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Mono sound (not stereo)

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Edge (2021 256GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Lenovo Edge 2021 (2nd Gen) Unlocked
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	USA
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	9/2/2021, Announced: 8/19/2021
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	75.6 x 169 millimeters (2.98 x 6.65 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	Denim UI	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB eMMC 4.5	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120ps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 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	Not 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
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Motorola Edge (2021 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