Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 3/21/2020 2:38 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+5000 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels138% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.26"4% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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Model	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E5 Plus XT1924 3GB RAM 32GB, Motorola Emma	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 160.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.33 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	1.25µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3350 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
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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	• Colors: Black, Flash gray, Mineral blue, Fine Gold • Max vision 18:9 display • Carregador TurboPower 15W: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-7)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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