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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) 32Points
6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

200
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)

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 Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)} 32 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)113%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.67"28%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 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)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+120W11 times
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)40%
Lighter
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 22101316UG, 22101316UCPBoost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/20225/1/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight210 grams (7.35 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI282 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System versionAndroid 12Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 498710 (v9)
Geekbench: 2208 (v5.1), 2372 (v6)
GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.56ยตm pixel1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity5000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Trend editionโ€ข Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Global 256GB/12GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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