Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Price | $40 | $100 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,470 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 133 g |
| Released | Jul 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | ~294 ppi | — |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz Quad-core (Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB or 2GB | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Specs | 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor | — |
| Features | Autofocus, dual CCT dual-tone LED flash, HDR, panorama, burst mode, manual focus and exposure control | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, slow motion video | 1080p |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Specs | 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture | — |
| Features | Display flash | — |
| Single | — | 2 MP |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Capacity | 2470 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 72.4 x 6.1-11.6 mm | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 133g |
| Build | Plastic back (removable, textured) | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Dual SIM |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 certified (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 LE | 4.0 |
| GPS | Yes | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Available | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) — 2,470 mAh for the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 155 g for the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) — Jul 2015 for the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) versus Jan 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
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