Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Motorola Moto G5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 12:55 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 11:25 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G5S X Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+5.99"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)15% Lighter
368 PPI	vs	+424 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
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

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Other model names	红米5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince	Lenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (3GB RAM) XT1794
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	2/22/2018	8/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)	73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	368 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)	Moto G5S (XT1794)
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