Motorola Moto G5S Plus
#2727
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
#2434Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
Performance
64.369.9
Camera
63.865.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
92.394.1
Connectivity
58.858.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.649.0
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G5S Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 has a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G5S Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the Mi A2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Mi A2 includes a dual rear camera with a 12 MP and a 20 MP sensor, compared to the G5S Plus's dual 13 MP cameras, resulting in superior low-light performance for the Mi A2.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Mi A2 supports faster 18W charging compared to the G5S Plus's 15W.
- In terms of software, the Moto G5S Plus runs Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.1, while the Mi A2 operates on Android One with 8.1, upgradable to 9.0, providing a more streamlined software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring aluminum frames and glass fronts, but the Mi A2 is slightly slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018, July 24
Description
Versions: XT1803 (Europe); XT1805 (Europe, Dual SIM); XT1806 (USA); XT1804 (India); XT1802 (Brazil)
Versions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF13 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3 (Global)18W wired, QC4 (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
168 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.10 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass