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Motorola Moto E5

Motorola Moto E5

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Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

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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