Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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

3/9/2019 12:42 PM, updated: 1/25/2023 4:06 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z Force X Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.97"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (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!

16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+5.97"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 13MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 21.5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)6% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
432 PPI	vs	+534 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3070 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Other model names	小米9 SE M1903F2G, M1903F2A, Xiaomi Grus	Verizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, Vertex
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	7/28/2016
Depth	7.45 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.81 in)	75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.97" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
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 Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	450/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.41.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.41.12µmPDAF	21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5344x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 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	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min • 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (128GB)	Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered