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Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB) vs Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro vs Motorola Moto X Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto X Play X Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB) 25Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)

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!

Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB) vs Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)16%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"21%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP190%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5160 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3630 mAh
+33W120%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
215 grams (7.53 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)27%
Lighter
395 PPIvs+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

27 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
ModelPoco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Other model namesPOCO X3 Pro M2102J20SG NFC (256GB+8GB RAM)Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)India(Global, International)
(Europe), India, (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date3/24/2021, Announced: 3/22/20218/12/2015
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight215 grams (7.53 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (SM8150-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (250-672MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 483527 (v8)
Geekbench: 2574 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@960fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh3630 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze
• Silicone Case included
• Cooling up to 6 °C
• LiquidCool 1.0 Plus
• Colors: Black, White
• Fast battery charging
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.57W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)feature not registered
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