Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 82.1 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2021-06-14 | 2016-09-29 |
| 6.67 x 3.05 x 0.37 inches | 5.73 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.67 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Cosmic Emerald | Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 399.00 | $ 345.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.8 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 387 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G SM4350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 460, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 619 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 15.42 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 4.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery | 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) is a bit better than Xiaomi Mi 5s, with a global score of 82.1 against 76.4. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) construction is way newer, but thicker and extremely heavier than Xiaomi Mi 5s. Both phones we compare here use Android OS, but Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) has the previous 11 version and Xiaomi Mi 5s has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) counts with a bit more powerful processing unit than Xiaomi Mi 5s, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM memory, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) also has a larger number of cores. Xiaomi Mi 5s features a bit sharper screen than Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2021), because although it has a much smaller screen and a little lower 1080 x 1920px resolution, it also counts with a little more pixels per display inch.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) shoots just a bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rate and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) also has a back-facing camera with lot more megapixels and a bigger camera aperture for better photos and video in low light environments.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) has a lot bigger storage for applications and games than Xiaomi Mi 5s, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage capacity, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) also has a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 1 TB. Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) counts with a superior battery performance than Xiaomi Mi 5s, because it has a 56% more battery capacity.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) costs more money than Xiaomi Mi 5s, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.