Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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

10/9/2016 10:53 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:22 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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!

23 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	vs	3 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core106% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)36% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera 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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3510 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 5MP

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2016	8/7/2014
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
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+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3510 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	14 hours
Standby	499 hours (20.8 days)	770 hours (32.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
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/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)	Redmi Note (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered