Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2022 6:58 PM, updated: 3/3/2023 8:09 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	vs	29 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+419 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.28"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP5 times 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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3060 mAh	vs	+4020 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+68W6 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Other model names	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard	Moto Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Single-SIM, PAV00028MX +Pantone
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2015	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3060 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	144 hours (6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7	• Colors: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
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