Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-4)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Motorola Moto G7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x2270
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)
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32 Common items in both devices |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Model | Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) |
Other model names | Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC | Lenovo Moto G7 Dual-sim XT1962, Motorola River |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() Brazil, China, India | ![]() ![]() (Latin America), Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
Release date | 5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020 | 2/7/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2270 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 405 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 450nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
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 | 300/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.25µm 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 | 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 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.3 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 29mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | 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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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 |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support) | • Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) | Moto G7 (XT1962-4) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | feature not registered |