Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) vs Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Motorola Moto G7 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:59 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G7 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)

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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	vs	21 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)7% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2270 pixels124% Higher resolution screen
271 PPI	vs	+405 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP74% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+27W50% 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.
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

6.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN	Lenovo Moto G7 Plus NFC, Motorola Lake
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2019	2/7/2019
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x2270 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/50 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), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China 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 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	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 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Deep Indigo, Viva Red • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 11h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)	Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-3)
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