Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) vs Nokia X2 Dual SIM

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) and the Nokia X2 Dual SIM, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
Price$50$7,309
Our rating6/105/10
Battery1,980 mAh1,800 mAh
RAM (max)1 GB1 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Main camera5 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)142 g150 g
ReleasedMay 2014Jul 2014
Summary: Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, ClearBlack
Size4.3 inches4.3 inches
Resolution540 x 960 pixels (qHD)480 x 800 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Pixel density256 ppi—
Pixel Density—~217 ppi

Platform

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1 LollipopNokia X platform 2.0 (based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210)Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 302Adreno 302

Memory

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
Card slotmicroSDHC, up to 32 GBmicroSDHC, up to 32 GB
Internal4GB (approx. 2.1-2.21GB usable), 1GB RAM4GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
Single5 MP, f/2.45 MP, AF, f/2.4
FeaturesFixed focus, Panorama, HDRLED flash
Video480p@30fps720p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
SingleNo0.3 MP (VGA)

Battery

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
TypeLi-Ion 1980 mAh, non-removableRemovable Li-Ion 1800 mAh
ChargingStandard charging—
Stand-by—Up to 23 days (2G) / Up to 10 days (3G)
Talk time—Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)

Body

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
Dimensions124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm (4.91 x 2.55 x 0.48 in)121.7 x 68.3 x 11.1 mm
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)150 g
BuildPlastic body with interchangeable rear covers—
ProtectionSplash resistant coating—
SIM—Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, LE4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, A-GPS—
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS

Launch

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)Nokia X2 Dual SIM
AnnouncedMay 2014June 2014
StatusAvailable. Released May 2014Available. Released July 2014

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Nokia X2 Dual SIM?

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) — 1,980 mAh for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus 1,800 mAh for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM.

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Nokia X2 Dual SIM?

Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) — 142 g for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus 150 g for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM.

Which is newer, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Nokia X2 Dual SIM?

Nokia X2 Dual SIM — May 2014 for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus Jul 2014 for the Nokia X2 Dual SIM.

Is the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or the Nokia X2 Dual SIM rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) 6/10 and the Nokia X2 Dual SIM 5/10.

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