Motorola Moto G6 Play
#3487
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
#3482Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G6 Play
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G6 Play features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G6 Play is powered by the Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 4X utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 625, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi Note 4X can record in 720p at 120fps, providing more versatility.
- The Moto G6 Play has a 4000 mAh battery, slightly less than the 4100 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 4X, which may offer marginally better endurance.
- For software, the Moto G6 Play runs Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradable to 9.0 Pie, while the Redmi Note 4X starts on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with an upgrade to 7.0 Nougat and MIUI 10, indicating a more dated software experience.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Note 4X with its aluminum back and frame compared to the Moto G6 Play's plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G6 Play
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For Global market, Europe, Brazil, USA
For China
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm) - USA
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - USA
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505Adreno 308 - USA
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP (USA)8 MP (other markets)
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W / 15W wired (market dependent)
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm (6.08 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Indigo, Silver, Flash Gray, Gold
Platinum Silver, Champagne Gold, Matte Black, Hatsune Miku, Sakura Powder
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct - USA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes