Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB)
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!
28 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Model | Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) |
Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 8 (4GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH | Lenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim (China Telecom) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
Release date | 9/26/2019 | 6/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in) | 76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
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 | 600/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Dual-LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 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 | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 30 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10 | • Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Dual Autofocus Pixel camera • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 8 (128GB/4GB) | Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) | |
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 |