Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Play vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:52 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+395 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.53"15% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated 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.

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 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

📱 Model features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
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Model	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto G6 Play MOTXT19226PP, Motorola Ashley	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, China, India
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	4/19/2018	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 600Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/150 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 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
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: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio	• Colors: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)