Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 1/25/2023 4:06 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (109GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.09 millimeters (0.36 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	LTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+432 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+18W20% 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	15W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage 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
5.97"	vs	+6.3"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP1% Higher resolution main camera
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.
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 25MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3070 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

1/2" inches

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model names	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	10/24/2019
Depth	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.97" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 180057 (v7) Geekbench: 6017 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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	800/150 Mbps	600/100 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, 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 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	328 hours (13.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered