Motorola Moto C vs Nokia 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto C vs Nokia 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto CMotorola Moto CInternational · 1GB · 16GB · XT1754
Nokia 2Nokia 2International · 1GB · 8GB · TA-1029
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto C
Motorola Moto C
International · 1GB · 16GB · XT1754
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Nokia 2
Nokia 2
International · 1GB · 8GB · TA-1029
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.6Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score 4.9 Connectivity 5.2 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 5.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
3.6
83 reviews
6.1
8 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto C vs Nokia 2

Specs Motorola Moto C price compare Motorola Moto C
International · 1GB · 16GB · XT1754 		where to buy Nokia 2 Nokia 2
International · 1GB · 8GB · TA-1029
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 64% useful 67% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.6 mm
145.5 mm
9.0 mm 		71.3 mm
143.5 mm
9.3 mm
Weight 154 g 100 g
Micro MT6737
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 212
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 27.000
v? 		9.032
v?
Battery 2350 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Motorola Nokia
Aliases -- TA-1029, TA-1035

Release Date
Release date June 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto C
Nokia 2
Motorola Moto C
Nokia 2
Size
73.6 mm • 145.5 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.3 mm • 143.5 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 154 g 100 g
Usable surface 64 % 67 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy
Resistance - IP52
Colors
Black

Gold

Red
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 196 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
4.3
6.8
Is it comfortable?
5.9
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
3.4
6.4
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6737M Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909 v2
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.26 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 304

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
27.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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9.032
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.2
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.1
5.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.1
4.8
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.6
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
4.1
7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
2.0
4.9
Quality of selfies
3.3
5.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.8
7.3
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.644 W/Kg on head
1.050 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.330 W/Kg on head
0.290 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.8
8.1
Quality of the GPS
5.8
8.4
And the WiFi?
6.5
7.1
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 34%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 46%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 38%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 62%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 29%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 29%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
83 reviews
8 reviews
Prices
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