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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) 07Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 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!

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) vs Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+16GB (10GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+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)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)13%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)38%
Thinner
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
2470 mAhvs+3000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
(back) 13MP
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 (1GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
China
China
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date7/28/201510/1/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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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