Lenovo Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Specs Review: Which Affordable, Mid-Range Smartphone Is Better?

By Amee Florence Payno, Christian Post Contributor Friday, March 17, 2017

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4 and Lenovo's Moto G5 Plus are two affordable smartphones which were launched this year. Both devices are intended for the mid-range market and have advantages as well as disadvantages. However, only one of them comes out on top when it comes to deciding which gadget is the better buy in terms of its price, specs and features.

Though Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has been ruling the roost of affordable, mid-range smartphones since its launch, it may be important for some consumers to check out alternative options such as the Moto G5 Plus to see which device suits their respective needs better.

In terms of display, the Moto G5 Plus is built with a 5.2-inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3, while Redmi Note 4 boasts of a larger 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass. However, while both devices have a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, the Moto G5 Plus has slightly greater pixel density (424 pixels per inch) than the Redmi Note 4 (403 pixels per inch).

Both smartphones run on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor. However, Lenovo's Moto G5 Plus runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, while the Redmi Note 4 only runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. But Xiaomi's phone, which is powered by a 4,100 mAh battery, edges out Lenovo's phone, which comes with a less powerful 3,000 mAh battery.

In terms of build, not only is the Moto G5 Plus (155 grams) lighter than the Redmi Note 4 (175 grams), it also scores above the Xiaomi smartphone when it comes to body quality and design with its water-repellent build and nano-coating.

Because they essentially possess almost the same specs and features, the battle between the two mid-range smartphones boils down to price. Valued at Rs 16,999 (or around $260), the Moto G5 Plus is a lot more expensive than the Redmi Note 4, which is priced at Rs 10,999 (or around $170).

In the end, the preference of the user is what matters. Those who prefer a compact Android device that packs a little more power might go for the Moto G5 Plus, while for those who prefer a cheaper phone with a longer battery life, the Redmi Note 4 is the way to go.