Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto E5
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Performance
53.465.0
Camera
27.944.8
Display
56.567.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
88.616.5
Connectivity
56.250.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.942.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto E5 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto E5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 9A utilizes a Mediatek Helio G25 chipset with an octa-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9A offers video recording at 60fps compared to the Moto E5's 30fps.
- The Moto E5 has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Redmi 9A boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery, enhancing its longevity.
- For software, the Moto E5 runs on Android 8.0, while the Redmi 9A comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices featuring plastic bodies, but the Moto E5 includes Gorilla Glass on the front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto E5
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2018
2020, June 30
Announced
2018
2020, June 30
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto E (5th Gen.)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm (6.08 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
174 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Flash gray, Fine Gold
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.42 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

