Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2019 11:51 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 6:44 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+1080x2270 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+27W50% 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.	vs	18W
+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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.2"	vs	+6.21"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP15% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 20MP66% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 Plus Dual-sim XT1965, Motorola Lake	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (6GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	2/7/2019	9/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2270 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	1.25µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast 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 G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
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: Deep Indigo, Viva Red • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 11h in 15min	• Colors: Black (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/6GB)
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