Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2019 11:02 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

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

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18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2040 pixels139% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+361 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+6.4"23% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4400 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)39% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.0 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium	T-Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921-3 Unlocked
Country or region available	China, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	11/4/2016	5/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	361 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
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	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	256 hours (10.7 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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: Black • MIUI 8.0/8.2 • 500nits display brightness • Slow-motion at 720p@120fps • 192Hz/24-bit audio • Quick Charge 3.0: 83% in 30min • Miracast	• Colors: Flash gray • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered