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| Global Score | |
| 71.3 | 78.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2020-11-27 |
| 6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches | 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches |
| 7.20 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Misty blue | Cool blue, Power black and Yellow |
| Plastic and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 149.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 270 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SM4250-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset |
| Kryo 240, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.84 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.32 inches (1/3.1") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.24 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 6000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Poco M3 is just a bit better than Motorola Moto G Play, getting a 78.2 score against 71.3. The Xiaomi Poco M3 body is a little thicker but just a little bit lighter than Motorola Moto G Play, and both of them were released with only a couple of months difference. The Xiaomi Poco M3 has a much better display than Moto G Play, and although they both have a same size display, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has a greater display density and a much better 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Xiaomi Poco M3 features a greater memory for apps and games than Moto G Play, and although they both have a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 512 GB, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has 32 GB more internal storage. Xiaomi Poco M3 has a bit more powerful CPU than Motorola Moto G Play, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has more RAM memory.
Xiaomi Poco M3 features a much better camera than Motorola Moto G Play, because although it has worse video frame rate, and they both have the same 1920x1080 video definition, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also counts with a way larger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, a back camera with a way higher 48 megapixels resolution and a bigger diafragm aperture to take better photos in low light environments.
Xiaomi Poco M3 features longer battery life than Moto G Play, because it has a 6000mAh battery capacity against 5000mAh.
The Xiaomi Poco M3 is not only the best phones of the ones we are comparing here, but it's also cheaper than the other phone.
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