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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G 5G Plus X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64GB) 12Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)

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 12S (64GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (64GB) vs Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.52" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+33W65%
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.
vs20W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (48GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)129%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
6.43"vs+6.7"4%
Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
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
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+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
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
90Hz
16 million
409 PPI
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12S (K7SR)Lenovo Moto G 5G Plus XT2075, XT2075-2, XT2075-3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/20237/8/2020, Announced: 7/7/2020
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)74 x 168.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.43" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display features1000nits[peak]HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User InterfaceMIUI 14My UX

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)AnTuTu: 299926 (v8)
Geekbench: 1898 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 / Upload400/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.283°1.12µmAF
2MP depth f/2.287°1.75µm
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.8µm pixel
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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersMono 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green• Colors: Surfing Blue, Mystic Lilac
• TurboPower charger

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12S (64GB)Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
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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