Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75.2 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-02-07 | 2020-04-07 |
| 6.18 x 2.96 x 0.31 inches | 6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.07 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black and White | Aurora blue, Glacier white and Interstellar grey |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) and Plastic | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 135.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2270 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 405 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 chipset |
| Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 465, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 11.55 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 5020mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a score of 79, which is just a bit better than Moto G7's score of 75.2. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S body is newer, but thicker and heavier than Moto G7. Both phones we compare here come with Android OS (operating system), but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has the previous 11 version while Moto G7 has Android 9.0 Pie version.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S features a bit better hardware performance than Motorola Moto G7. Both have 8 cpu cores and a 4 GB RAM memory. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with a display that is very similar to the Moto G7 one, because although the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a quite lower screen pixel density, it also counts with a bit bigger screen and a little bit higher 1080 x 2400px resolution.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S counts with as much memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos as the Moto G7 one, both have equal 64 GB internal storage capacity and an external memory card slot that admits a maximum of 512 GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a very superior camera than Motorola Moto G7, and although they both have the same video frame rate, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and a same size aperture, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S also has a much better resolution back camera.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has a much better battery duration than Moto G7, because it has a 67% more battery capacity.
Although Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Moto G7, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Moto G7. If you prefer to save some money, you can get the Moto G7, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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