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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) vs Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Motorola Droid 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid 4 X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) 19Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
4"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)

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Lumia 830 (RM-984)} 19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) vs Droid 4 (XT894)} 5 Advantages Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+16GB (14GB available)40%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)52%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs275 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2200 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1785 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
 
ModelLumia 830 (RM-984)Droid 4 (XT894)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-984, Nokia TeslaVerizon Motorola Droid 4 XT894, Droid 4G, Motorola Maserati
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date9/1/20142/10/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)69.9 x 126.7 millimeters (2.75 x 4.99 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI275 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
SNN5905A, EB41
Battery capacity2200 mAh1785 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours12.5 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)204 hours (8.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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 supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black
• 3D stereo sound
• CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HAC (M4/T3)
• HDMI 1.4
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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