Motorola Moto G4 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G4 Plus and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $39 | $556 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 164 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Jan 2016 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G4 Plus is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G4 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Not specified |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to MIUI 10 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Hexa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB/256GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, Laser AF | 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh or 4050 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | Fast charging (50% in 1 hour mentioned for 4050mAh variant) |
Body
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 in) | 150 x 76 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 164 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Aluminum body |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G4 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, May | 2016, January 14 |
| Status | Released 2016, May (available July 12 in US) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G4 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro — 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus versus 4,050 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G4 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Motorola Moto G4 Plus — 4 GB for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G4 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Motorola Moto G4 Plus — 155 g for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus versus 164 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G4 Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro?
Motorola Moto G4 Plus — May 2016 for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus versus Jan 2016 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.
Is the Motorola Moto G4 Plus or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G4 Plus 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 7/10.
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