Microsoft Lumia 550
#6712
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM
#6310Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 550
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM
Performance
42.243.7
Camera
15.418.7
Display
43.756.5
Battery
20.019.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.337.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.524.3
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 Dual SIM has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Moto G utilizes a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto G offers stereo sound recording and HDR capabilities.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, slightly higher than the Moto G's 2070 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Moto G operates on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.1.1, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 550
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
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
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, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM, (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass