Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3060
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2520
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
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!
20 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard | Lenovo Moto G 5G Plus XT2075, XT2075-2, XT2075-3 |
Country or region available | China, (Global, International) | Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
Release date | 8/1/2015 | 7/8/2020, Announced: 7/7/2020 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in) | 74 x 168.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in) |
Weight | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) | 207 grams (7.25 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 controller | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 299926 (v8) Geekbench: 1898 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/150 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 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 network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (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 resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 29mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
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) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 20W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 11.5 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 144 hours (6 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
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: Surfing Blue, Mystic Lilac • TurboPower charger |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 2 (16GB) | Moto G 5G Plus (128GB/8GB) | |
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 |