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Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - NDTV


Lenovo brand Moto on Sunday at MWC 2017 launched the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus smartphone. While the Moto G5 runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC, the Moto G5 Plus runs on a Snapdragon 625 SoC. We decided to take compare the Moto G5 Plus with another popular phone running the same SoC – the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

While the basis of the comparison of the Moto G5 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the common denominator of the Snapdragon 625 SoC, there are several differences between the two smartphones, as will be clear as we proceed with the comparison.

Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4: Specifications compared
However, let us begin with the commonalities. Both the Moto G5 Plus and Redmi Note 4 sport full-HD displays, however, of different sizes. Both smartphones come in dual-SIM variants, both support storage expandability via microSD card (up to 128GB). Both smartphones feature 2GB RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage variants as their base models, as well as 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variants. Both feature expandable storage support via microSD card (up to 128GB).

Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

As for the differences, the Moto G5 Plus runs Android 7.0 Nougat, compared to the Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based MIUI 8 that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 runs. It sports a smaller display at 5.2 inches, compared to the Redmi phone's 5.5-inch display.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

 

The Moto G5 Plus comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual autofocus, 4K video recording, an f/1.7 aperture, and dual-LED flash, while the Redmi Note 4 comes with a 13-megapixel camera with PDAF, full-HD video recording, an f/2.0 aperture, and dual-LED flash. They both have 5-megapixel front cameras.

One of the biggest differences is in the battery segment. The Moto G5 Plus has a much smaller 3000mAh battery, while the Redmi Note 4 has a 4100mAh battery. This probably contributes significantly to the weight as well, with the G5 Plus weighing in at 155 grams, and the Redmi Note 4 at 175 grams. The G5 Plus is 9.7mm-thick, while the Redmi Note 4 is 8.3mm thick.

Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4: Prices compared
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is available in three variants in India - the 2GB RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage model is priced at Rs. 9,999, the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage model is priced at Rs. 10,999, and 4 GB RAM/ 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 12,999.

As for the Moto G5 Plus, we only know prices – that too European and US pricing – for two variants. The 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage model is priced at $229 (roughly Rs. 15,300), while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB variant is priced at EUR 279 (roughly Rs. 19,700). The price of the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is not known.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comparison

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General
Release dateFebruary 2017August 2016
Dimensions (mm)150.20 x 74.00 x 9.70151.00 x 76.00 x 8.30
Weight (g)155.00175.00
Battery capacity (mAh)30004100
Removable batteryNoNo
ColoursLunar Grey, Fine GoldGold, Grey, Matte Black
Display
Screen size (inches)5.205.50
Resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)424401
Hardware
Processor2GHz octa-core2GHz octa-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 625Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM3GB4GB
Internal storage32GB64GB
Expandable storageYesYes
Expandable storage typemicroSDmicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)128128
Camera
Rear camera12-megapixel13-megapixel
FlashYesYes
Front camera5-megapixel5-megapixel
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0Android 6.0
Skin-MIUI 8
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothYes, v 4.20Yes, v 4.10
NFCYesNo
Number of SIMs22
SIM1
SIM Ty peNano-SIMMicro-SIM
4G/LTEYesYes
SIM2
SIM TypeNano-SIMMicro-SIM
4G/LTEYesYes
Sensors
Compass/ MagnetometerNoNo
Proximity sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerNoNo
Temperature sensorNoNo


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