Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2021 8:20 AM, updated: 9/2/2021 6:57 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth X Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core145% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)45% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+402 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.55"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP3 times 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 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+4250 mAh52% 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
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Model	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G4 Play XT1601 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen	小米11 青春版 (M2101K9C), Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth edition
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	China
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2016	3/29/2021
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)	75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SM7350-AB (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 670 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz Kryo 670 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 670 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 642
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 465534 (v8), 522490 (v9) Geekbench: 2909 (v5.1) GFXBench: 35fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	4250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • TurboPower charging • Water repellent nano-coating	• Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow, Blue, White, Pink • MIUI 12 • Silicon case included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)	Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth (256GB)
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