Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231
Motorola Moto G
#6257Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 550
Motorola Moto G
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 550 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Moto G uses a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Moto G includes stereo sound recording and HDR.
- The Lumia 550 has a 2100 mAh battery, while the Moto G's battery is slightly smaller at 2070 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Moto G originally shipped with Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1.1.
- The build quality of the Lumia is slightly bulkier at 9.9 mm thick compared to the Moto G's 11.6 mm, with both devices lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 550
Motorola Moto G
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.8
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
141.9 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes