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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) 14Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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!

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) vs Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)52%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.55" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.53"19%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP128%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5020 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)Xiaomi Redmi 9 M2004J19C
Country or region availableAustraliaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaTaiwan
Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan
China
China
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date6/1/20176/10/2020
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 201829 (v8)
Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
• 10W charger included

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Redmi 9 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body)
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