Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1) vs Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G9 Plus vs Xiaomi 13 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2023 11:04 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 7:21 PM

Compare Xiaomi 13 Pro X Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	vs	32 Advantages Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+223 grams (7.81 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	229 grams (8.02 ounces)
+6.81"1% Larger screen	vs	6.73"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+5000 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4820 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)16% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+521 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP97% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/1.73" inches	vs	+1/1" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
30W	vs	+120W3 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
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Model	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-1	Xiaomi 13 Pro 2210132G (Global), 2210132C (China)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	9/7/2020	12/14/2022, Announced: 12/11/2022
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in)	74.6 x 162.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight	223 grams (7.81 ounces)	229 grams (8.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.81" inches	6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	521 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10	1900nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 253105 (v8) Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) Geekbench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.2 2MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.075mmPDAF3.2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°AF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.6µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/120/240fps 1080p@960/1920fps Slow motion 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.14" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4820 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold • Silicone case included • Google Assistant • TurboPower	• Colors: Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue • LiquidCool
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Xiaomi 13 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	feature not registered