Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Motorola Moto G Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:28 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G Turbo X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)43% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+5.99"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(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	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3080 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2470 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
269 PPI	vs	+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	Motorola Moto G3 Turbo, Moto G Turbo edition XT1556
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2018	11/1/2015
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 4, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	2470 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• Colors: Black, White • Moto G 3rd Generation Turbo Edition • Motorola Assist • Fast battery charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi S2 (64GB)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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