Moto G vs Lumia 720: The fight for a better Rs 15,000 phone

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Moto G vs. Lumia 720:The fight for a better Rs 15,000 phone

Motorola is all geared up to launch the Moto G in India in the last week of January with a sub Rs 15,000 price tag whereas the Lumia 720 has had its price dropped to about Rs 14,500-15,000 in recent times. We compare the two of them to find out which would make for a smart buy in near future.

New Delhi: Smart buyers always compare before making a purchase. So if you are wondering whether Motorola Moto G or Nokia Lumia 720 is a better phone to buy for about Rs 15,000, have a look at the comparison of features and specifications of the two devices:

Display: Moto G sports a capacitive touch display of 4.5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. On the other hand, Lumia 720 features a capacitive touch display of 4.3 inches with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.

Processor: Moto G comes equipped with a quad core processor clocked at 1.2 Giga Hertz while Lumia 720 has been equipped with a dual core processor of 1 Giga Hertz.

Software: Moto G runs on Android 4.3 OS while Lumia 720 functions on Windows Phone 8 platform.

Memory: Moto G offers a RAM of 1 GB and inbuilt storage capacity of 16 GB. On the other hand, Lumia 720 features a RAM of 512 MB and inbuilt storage capacity of 8 GB. It also offers up to 64 GB expandable storage space.

Camera: Moto G provides a rear camera of 5 mega pixels with LED flash while Nokia Lumia 720 offers a rear camera of 6.7 mega pixels. Both the smartphones sport a secondary front facing camera of 1.3 mega pixels.

Connectivity Features: Connectivity features incorporated in the two handsets include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, micro USB and 3G. Lumia 720 also provides NFC and Wi-Fi direct.

Other Features: Both the device offer a 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio, magnetometer, proximity sensor and an accelerometer.

Battery: Moto G works on a battery of 2070 mAh where as Lumia 720 works on a battery of 2000 mAh.

Our Take: After comparing the two handsets, Motorola Moto G appears to be a better choice as it offers a faster processor and better display. However, if storage space is a big concern for you, opt for Nokia Lumia 720.