Motorola Moto E4 (XT1766) vs Xiaomi Mi Play
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E4 vs Xiaomi Mi Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Play
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5 Advantages 
18 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Model | Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto E4 (MediaTek) Single-Sim, Moto E4 4thGen | ε°η±³Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |      Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International) |
| Brand | Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 6/1/2017 | 12/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 144.5 millimeters (2.87 x 5.69 in) | 71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in) |
| Weight | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 5.84" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 432 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 650Mhz | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12Β΅m pixel | 1.25Β΅m pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4Β΅m pixel | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ 2.5D cover glass screen β’ Fast battery charging β’ 5W charger β’ WiFi hotspot | β’ Colors: Black, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold β’ MIUI 10 β’ 19:9 aspect ratio screen β’ Silicon case included |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto E4 (XT1766) | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |