Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/6/2020 11:10 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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 G (XT1036 16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core138% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)40% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2070 mAh	vs	+3060 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	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 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

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1036, Motorola Falcon	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard
Country or region available	USA	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	11/13/2013	8/1/2015
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, 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
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	3060 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	11.5 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	144 hours (6 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered