Motorola and Xiaomi, two hugely popular smartphone makers in India are battling each other to capture buyers looking for a good mid-range smartphone. Motorola has its recently launched Moto M while Xiaomi has the more recent Redmi Note 4. We bring you a side by side comparison of the two devices and how they stack up against each other. Here's a comparative look at the Moto M Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Moto M Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – Tech Specs
Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Display
The Moto M and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 both match each other in the display specs on paper but when it comes to performance, the Redmi Note 4 offers a better viewing experience.
Display | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Screen Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Hardware
The Xioami Redmi Note 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core processor with the 4GB RAM bringing better processing power and performance. The Moto M lags behind the Redmi Note 4 with its 2.2 GHz, MediaTek MT6755 processor backed by 3GB RAM.
Hardware | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Processor | 2.2 GHz octa-core/MediaTek Helio P5 | 2GHz octa-core/Snapdragon 625 |
RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 32GB | 64GB |
Expandable storage | microSD/ Up To 128GB | microSD/ Up To 128GB |
Camera
Despite the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 offering a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera as compared to the Moto M's 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera, the Redmi Note 4 outshines the Moto M in performance. The images on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 are far more refined than that of the Moto M. Also, images shot in low light image are better on the Redmi than then Moto M.
Camera | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Rear Camera | 16MP | 13MP |
Front Camera | 8MP | 5MP |
Flash | Available | Available |
Software
Both the devices run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Xiaomi's MIUI skin offers more ease of use unlike the rather boring stock Android on the Moto M, which offers a clean user experience. Furthermore, Redmi buyers can upgrade to the latest Android Nougat based OS after purchase. Advantage Xiaomi.
Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 | |
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OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Skin | None | MIUI 8 |
Android 7.0 Nougat | No | Upgradeable |
Connectivity
Connectivity | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Available | Available |
Bluetooth | v 4.1 | v 4.1 |
NFC | Not Available | Not Available |
Infrared | Not Available | Available |
FM | Not Available | Available |
SIM
SIM | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
Type | Nano/Nano | Micro/Nano |
4G LTE | Available | Available |
Sensors
Sensors | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Fingerprint Sensor | Available | Available |
Compass | Available | Not Available |
Proximity sensor | Available | Available |
Accelerometer | Available | Available |
Ambient light sensor | Available | Available |
Gyroscope | Available | Available |
Barometer | Not Available | Not Available |
Temperature sensor | Not Available | Not Available |
Battery Capacity
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 beats the Moto M when it comes to the battery usage and management with its 4100 mAh processor, but it loses in the quick charging department.
Battery | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Battery capacity | 3050 mAh | 4100 mAh |
Removable Battery | No | No |
Quick Charging | Yes | No |
Other Specs
The Moto M is a handsomely stylish smartphone with a classy metal body. Its lighter than the Redmi Note 4 and is splash proof as well. The Redmi Note 4 is only slightly more heavier than the Moto and isn't too bad looking either. A slight advantage to the Moto M here.
Other Specs | Moto M | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
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Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver | Gold, Grey, Silver, Matte Black |
Dimensions | 151.35 x 75.35 x 7.85 mm | 151 x 76 x 8.30mm |
Weight | 163 gms | 175gms |
Price | Rs.15,999 | Rs.12,999 |
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Which Should You Buy? Moto M Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
The Moto M is a reliable smartphone but it falls short of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 in performance, camera specs and battery performance. Price is everything in a market like India and with the Moto M being Rs.3000 more than the Redmi Note 4, its hard to explain the value advantage the Moto M offers over the Note 4. That gives us just one winner here, and that's the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
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Flipkart Rating As On 5th Feb, 2016 | Flipkart Rating As On 5th Feb, 2016 |
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