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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Motorola Moto G9 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G9 Play X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) 14Points
6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (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!

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
+128GB (106GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+395 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.53"1%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5020 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+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)
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
18Wvs+20W11%
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.

33 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
ModelRedmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
Other model namesMi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SCLenovo Moto G9 Play XT2083-1
Country or region availableBrazilChinaIndia
Brazil, China, India
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/20208/28/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)75.73 x 165.21 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.53" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 11 / 12feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 200451 (v8)
Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
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 / Upload300/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
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
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.483°1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.483°1.75µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm 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 registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.3 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length29mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
9W Reverse charging by cable
20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
• 22.5W charger (18W phone support)
• Colors: Forest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink
• Silicone case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)Moto G9 Play (XT2083-1)
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
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