Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Motorola Moto G2 (4G) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2015 12:53 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G2 (4G) X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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!

10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
+16GB (14GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)29% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+(back) 10.1MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP108% 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
2200 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

+20 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Other model names	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla	Motorola Moto G 4G 2015 XT1072 (4G LTE) Single-sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2014	3/1/2015
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
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 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Back camera (main camera)	10.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3840x2640 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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 • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers • 2 front speakers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)	Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
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