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Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi A2

What Moto G Play (2023) does better (6) and where Redmi A2 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Motorola · 2022Moto G Play (2023)
4.0Score
6 advantages≈ $65
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Xiaomi Redmi A2
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi A2
3.8Score
6 advantages≈ $65
3.8Display2.4
2.2Performance2.2
3.1Camera2.3
3.5Battery3.5
2.1Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G Play (2023)Redmi A2
76.5 × 167.29.476.8 × 164.99.1
Moto G Play (2023)Redmi A2Difference
Height167.2 mm164.9 mm+2.3 mm
Width76.5 mm76.8 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm+0.3 mm
Weight203 g192 g+11 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Moto G Play (2023) better than Redmi A2?

  1. Main camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  2. AnTuTu score211,638 vs 166,119+27%
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  4. Peak brightness450 nits vs 400 nits+12%
  5. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+5%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Redmi A2 better than Moto G Play (2023)?

  1. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  2. RAM3 GB vs 4 GB+33%
  3. Dual SIMNo · Moto G Play (2023): Yes
  4. Weight203 g vs 192 g+6%
  5. Main camera aperturef/2.2 vs f/2+10%
  6. Thickness9.4 mm vs 9.1 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Redmi A2Xiaomi Redmi A2≈ $653.8
Design
Weight203 g192 g
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm
Height167.2 mm164.9 mm
Width76.5 mm76.8 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
ColoursDeep IndigoAqua Blue, Classic Black, Sea Green
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density270 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits400 nits
Measured brightness—375 nits
Screen-to-body ratio79.7%81%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio G37Mediatek Helio G36
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
AnTuTu score211,638166,119
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,5241,523
Memory
RAM3 GB4 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP8 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging10 W10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRear—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometerAccelerometer
SAR (head)—0.9 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12 or 13 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI
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