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Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017): Which One Is Right for You?

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  • Moto G5 Plus will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999
Moto G5 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017): Which One Is Right for You?

With Moto G5 Plus launched in India, there are three great smartphones to check out in case you are in the market to buy a new handset. Alongside the launch of the Moto phone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – which has been ruling the roost since its launch in January – is available on Flipkart and Mi.com, while Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has finally hit the market. Having so many choices at hand is always great for the consumer, but it can sometimes lead to confusion over which model is best for you. We try to break down the strengths of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Moto G5 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) here.

The USPs of the Moto G5 Plus (Review), introduced at the MWC 2017 in late February, are the near-stock Android 7.0 Nougat software, all-metal design, and Google Assistant - the AI-based virtual assistant. Other notable features of the Moto smartphone include its 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and dual autofocus pixels, and 5-megapixel wide-angle front camera. Standard Moto features such as the always-on Moto Display and gesture-based Moto Actions are also available on the Moto G5 Plus, as is the new One Button Nav that allows users to navigate the screens using just the fingerprint sensor.

Also seeMoto G5 Plus With Android 7.0 Nougat Launched Starting Rs. 14,999: Variants, Specifications, and More

 

Moto G5 Plus key specifications include a 5.2-inch full-HD screen, 2GHz Snapdragon 625 processor, a fingerprint sensor on the back, up to 128GB storage expansion, and 3000mAh battery with fast-charging. The price of Moto G5 Plus for the base 16GB storage + 3GB RAM variant is Rs. 14,999, while the 32GB storage + 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 16,999. The smartphone can be a good buy for those looking for a compact device that balances hardware and software equally well.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Review), currently among the most popular affordable smartphones in the Indian market, is another great option to choose. It offers specs similar to Moto G5 Plus, but has a slightly bigger screen (5.5-inch) with the same display resolution. However, the Redmi Note 4 comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow software and doesn’t have the software features – such as Google Assistant and Moto Actions – that the Moto phone boasts of. The battery capacity, on the other hand, is much bigger at 4100mAh. Both smartphones run on the same chipset; Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comes in three variants – 32GB storage + 2GB RAM (Rs. 9,999), 32GB storage + 3GB RAM (Rs. 10,999), and 64GB storage + 4GB RAM (Rs. 12,999).

 

The third option you can check out is the mid-ranger Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) (First Impressions), which is priced at Rs. 28,990. This model sports design similar to that of the Galaxy S7, is water- and dust-resistant, and features an “enhanced” camera with low-light optimisations. The new Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has an always-on 5.2-inch full-HD Super AMOLED screen and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system. Other key features of the phone include the octa-core 1.9GHz Exynos 7880 processor with 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture on the front and back, 3000mAh battery with fast-charging, fingerprint sensor in front, support for up to 256GB microSD cards, USB Type-C port, and microSD card support up to 256GB. You can opt for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) if you want a decent mid-range smartphone fresh in the market.

So, which model would you go for? Tell us in the comments below.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comparison

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Ratings

Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating

Key Specs

Display
5.20-inch5.20-inch5.50-inch
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Samsung Exynos 7880Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Front Camera
5-megapixel16-megapixel5-megapixel
Rear Camera
12-megapixel16-megapixel13-megapixel
RAM
4GB3GB4GB
Storage
32GB32GB64GB
Battery Capacity
3000mAh3000mAh4100mAh
OS
Android 7.0Android 6.0Android 6.0
Resolution
1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels

GENERAL

Brand
MotorolaSamsungXiaomi
Model
Moto G5 PlusGalaxy A5 (2017)Redmi Note 4
Release date
February 1, 2017January 1, 2017August 1, 2016
Dimensions (mm)
150.20 x 74.00 x 9.70146.10 x 71.40 x 7.90151.00 x 76.00 x 8.30
Weight (g)
155.00157.00175.00
Battery capacity (mAh)
300030004100
Removable battery
NoNoNo
Colours
Lunar Grey, Fine GoldBlack Sky, Gold SandGold, Grey, Matte Black
SAR value
-0.31-
Launched in India
--Yes

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)
5.205.205.50
Resolution
1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)
424-401
Aspect ratio
--16:9

HARDWARE

Processor
2GHz octa-core1.9GHz octa-core2GHz octa-core
Processor make
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Samsung Exynos 7880Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM
4GB3GB4GB
Internal storage
32GB32GB64GB
Expandable storage
YesYesYes
Expandable storage type
microSDmicroSDmicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)
128256128

CAMERA

Rear camera
12-megapixel16-megapixel13-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)
Rear flash
Dual LEDYesDual LED
Front camera
5-megapixel16-megapixel5-megapixel (f/2.0)
Rear autofocus
--Phase detection autofocus

SOFTWARE

Operating system
Android 7.0Android 6.0Android 6.0
Skin
--MIUI 8

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi standards supported
802.11 a/b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes, v 4.20Yes, v 4.20Yes, v 4.10
NFC
YesYesNo
USB OTG
YesYesYes
Number of SIMs
222
Wi-Fi Direct
NoNoNo
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)
NoNoNo
Micro-USB
--Yes

SIM 1

SIM Type
Nano-SIMNano-SIMMicro-SIM
4G/ LTE
YesYesYes

SIM 2

SIM Type
Nano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM
4G/ LTE
YesYesYes

SENSORS

Compass/ Magnetometer
NoYesYes
Proximity sensor
YesYesYes
Accelerometer
YesYesYes
Ambient light sensor
YesNoYes
Gyroscope
YesYesYes
Barometer
NoYesNo
Temperature sensor
NoNoNo
Fingerprint sensor
--Yes

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