Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
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Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
49.149.3
Camera
45.328.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.424.2
Build
86.083.0
Connectivity
50.451.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.538.8
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, weighing 155g, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go has a similar build but is lighter at 137g and slightly slimmer.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Redmi Go offers a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G is powered by the Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Redmi Go uses the Snapdragon 425, providing slightly better graphics performance with its Adreno 308 GPU.
- The Moto G's rear camera is superior at 13 MP compared to the Redmi Go's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Redmi Go has a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the Moto G's 2470mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Finally, the Moto G runs on Android 5.1.1 with an upgrade option, whereas the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), designed for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2470 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity