Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Motorola Edge 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 2:17 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 X Nokia N9 (16GB) 03Points

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3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

33Points Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	33 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)78% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage 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.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+405 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+6.5"67% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.55" inches94% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+4020 mAh177% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+33W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

AMOLED

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 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 N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Display type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	3.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	HDR10+ DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Carl Zeiss optics	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	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 N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	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, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (128GB/8GB SS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	feature not registered