Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:44 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Nokia N95 (RM-159) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Nokia N95 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)	vs	23 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.2GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)71% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+256 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+4.3"65% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh108% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2007	5/13/2014
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB (160MB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 2100 - USA: 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Not supported
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 N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.7 hours	22 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included Nokia Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head)	feature not registered