Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (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!

6 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)91% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3 slots (Triple-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+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
64MB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X95 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MB	vs	+128GB (111GB available)2272 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)75% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
220x176 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels59 times Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+403 PPI186% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+5.99"200% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP16 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 20MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)53 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
750 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International), India
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2012	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight	87 grams (3.05 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	2" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
RAM memory	64MB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	50MB	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	3 slots (Triple-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	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
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	750 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, White on pink • 2GB microSD included • Facebook dedicated key • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)