Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 1030
Motorola Moto Z Force
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
50.350.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.358.4
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 1030 features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola Moto Z Force offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels on a similar-sized AMOLED screen, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Moto Z Force is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and has 4GB of RAM, compared to the Lumia's quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Moto Z Force is slightly superior with a 21 MP rear sensor versus the Lumia's 20 MP, and it also supports HDR video recording.
- The Moto Z Force has a larger battery capacity of 3500 mAh, compared to the Lumia's 2600 mAh, and supports faster charging at 15W.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Lumia using Windows 8.1 and the Moto Z Force running Android 6.0.1, which is upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 1030
Motorola Moto Z Force
General
Release Date
N/A
2016
Announced
N/A
2016
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Force Droid for USA
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Shatterproof
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
21 MP
Main Camera Details
20 MP, 1/1.2", AF, OIS
21 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery (BV-F4A)
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
155.9 x 75.8 x 7 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.28 in)
Weight
N/A
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Silver
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

