Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)

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

11/28/2020 9:38 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 6:30 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9A X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB) Compare Motorola Moto X Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)

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!

12 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
+32GB (26GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+15W50% 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	10W
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)21% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6.53"19% Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 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	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3630 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Play XT1563 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Lux	Xiaomi Redmi 9A M2006C3LG, M2006C3LI
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	8/12/2015	7/7/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)	77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	269 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G25 (MT6762G) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 84175 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat6 (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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	1µm 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
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: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green • MIUI 12
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)	Redmi 9A (32GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.9W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.4W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)