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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G5S (XT1792)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G5S X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 02Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Motorola Moto G5S (XT1792) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5S (XT1792)

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!

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Moto G5S (XT1792)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1792)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)144%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+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.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Other model names红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BLenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (2GB RAM) XT1792
Country or region availableChina
China
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date10/1/20178/1/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 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 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5
• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Moto G5S (XT1792)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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