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Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) vs Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E (2015) vs Xiaomi Mi A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A3 X Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) 03Points
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)

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Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) vs Mi A3 (128GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)161%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)45%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+282 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.088"35%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps10 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAhvs+4030 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
ModelMoto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto E Colors, Motorola Moto E2Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date2/25/20157/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid One

⚙️ Processor

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2390 mAh4030 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Gray, White, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)Xiaomi Mi A3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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