Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.57 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 192 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10 | AMOLED, HDR10+, 430 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.57 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | HDR10+ |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| OS | — | Android 10, MIUI 11 (initial); upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 1TB) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.0µm; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 20W wired (TurboPower, Quick Charge 3.0) | 20W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 4160 mAh |
Body
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 168 x 74 x 9 mm (6.61 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) | 163.91 x 74.77 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Protection | Splash resistant / Water repellent design | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | 2020, March 27 |
| Status | Available. Released July 8, 2020 | Available. Released 2020, May |
| OS at Launch | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 4,160 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 207 g for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus — Jul 2020 for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Is the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus 7/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 8/10.