Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Motorola Moto X Style phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 11:23 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 9:09 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Style X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)44% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+515 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP72% Higher resolution main camera
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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

5.7"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	Moto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2017	9/1/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
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	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
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.1µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Moto X Style (XT1572 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