Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-09-01 | 2016-11-01 |
| 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 4.80 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and Silver |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 284.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.57 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.56 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has an overall score of 76, which is slightly better than the Motorola Moto Z's overall score of 74.5. Both of these phones work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has an older 6.0 Marshmallow version and Motorola Moto Z has Android 8.0 Oreo version. Although it's the best cellphone we are comparing here, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 design is heavier and extremely thicker than Motorola Moto Z.
Moto Z has a little bit better screen than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher display density and a better 1440 x 2560px resolution. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has just a bit better hardware performance than Motorola Moto Z, and although they both have 4 cores, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 also has a higher amount of RAM.
Moto Z features much more memory capacity to store more games and applications than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that holds up to 1,95 TB. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has a really longer battery duration than Motorola Moto Z, because it has a 57 percent larger battery size.
The Moto Z shoots much clearer photographs and videos than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a much lower resolution back camera and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, it also counts with a bigger aperture for better photos and video in low-light environments.
Although Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Moto Z, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Moto Z. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Moto Z, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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