Motorola Moto Z
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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
#2991Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z
Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
Performance
67.371.0
Camera
92.066.3
Display
81.860.4
Battery
22.424.2
Build
91.276.4
Connectivity
65.655.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.444.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z features a sleek and lightweight design with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, offering a higher pixel density than the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro's 5.7-inch IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Moto Z is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, which generally provides better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 810 in the Mi Note Pro.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Moto Z has a faster f/1.8 aperture compared to the f/2.0 of the Mi Note Pro, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Moto Z has a smaller 2600 mAh battery versus the 3000 mAh battery in the Mi Note Pro, but it supports 15W charging compared to 18W in the latter.
- Software-wise, the Moto Z runs Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, while the Mi Note Pro starts on Android 5.0.1 and can be upgraded to 7.0, with MIUI 9 providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z
Xiaomi Mi Note Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USAQuad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS
13 MP, f/2.0, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
4K, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm (6.11 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight
136 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
HSPA, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer