Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Motorola Moto G60S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/7/2021 6:11 PM, updated: 8/1/2023 5:05 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G60S X Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)26% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 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
+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
6.39"	vs	+6.8"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27W	vs	+50W85% 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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

16 million

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T	Lenovo Moto G60S XT2133-2 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2019	8/12/2021
Depth	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	75.88 x 169.61 millimeters (2.99 x 6.68 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 1653 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.483°1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	50W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W	• Colors: Ink Blue, Iced Mint • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.65W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body)