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Nokia Lumia 520
Global ModelMotorola Moto G
8 GB| Global Score | |
| 54.3 | 60.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Motorola |
| Windows Phone 8.1, 8 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2013-02-25 | 2013-11-13 |
| 4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 inches | 5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches |
| 4.37 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Black, Red, White and Yellow | Black, Blue, Pink, Red, White and Yellow |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 95.00 | $ 99.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 4.5 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 233 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 1200 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 3.3 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 7.15 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1430mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2070mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 14.8 hours talk time | 350 hours standby time |
| 3.2 | 4 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Moto G has a score of 60.3, which is much better than the Lumia 520's global score of 54.3. Even being the best phone we are comparing, we must highlight that it is also a somewhat heavier and thicker phone. The Moto G counts with Android 5.0 operating system, and Lumia 520 works with Windows Phone 8.1, 8 operating system.
The Moto G features just a bit better looking screen than Lumia 520, because it has a little bigger screen, a much higher resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a higher pixel number in each inch in the screen. Motorola Moto G features a bit better processing unit than Lumia 520, and although they both have a 450 MHz graphics processing unit, the Motorola Moto G also has more processing cores and a higher amount of RAM.
The Nokia Lumia 520 features a little bit better camera than Moto G. Both have the same (HD) video resolution, the same video frame rates and the same resolution back facing camera. Lumia 520 counts with a very superior memory to install applications and games than Moto G, and although they both have equal 8 GB internal memory, the Lumia 520 also has a slot for an external memory card that holds up to 64 GB.
The Moto G counts with a way better battery lifetime than Lumia 520, because it has a 45 percent bigger battery size.
Moto G is a bit more expensive than Lumia 520, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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