Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2017 10:05 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)

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15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)28% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 22.6MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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)
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)7% Lighter
386 PPI	vs	+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	10/25/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
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	600/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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 Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
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, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered