Motorola Moto G4
#3470
Xiaomi Mi 4i
#3766Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G4
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Performance
56.957.3
Camera
45.335.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.5
Build
86.588.9
Connectivity
53.853.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.838.7
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G4 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G4 is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset with a slightly lower CPU clock speed compared to the Snapdragon 615 in the Mi 4i, which operates at higher speeds.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Mi 4i offers additional slow-motion video capabilities.
- The Moto G4 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Mi 4i has a slightly larger 3120 mAh battery, although it charges at a lower rate of 10W compared to the Moto G4's 15W.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Mi 4i is lighter and slimmer.
- Software-wise, the Moto G4 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Nougat, while the Mi 4i operates on an older version of Android with MIUI 8.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G4
Xiaomi Mi 4i
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 in)
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 mm (5.44 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.23 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), MIUI 8.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass