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Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A
Comparison between Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) and Xiaomi Redmi 2A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 2A, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Camera | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 1.3 | 1.0 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,390 mAh
- against 2,200 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi 2A, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 312 ppi
- against 245 ppi
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 145 g
- Usable Surface
- 67.6 %
- against 64.3 %
- Body Thickness
- 9.4 mm
- against 12.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Leadcore L1860C |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | Mali-T628 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 24,000 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model); quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (LTE model) | Quad-core 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 12.3 mm | 9.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 66.8 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Body Height | 129.9 mm | 134 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 132 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.3 % | 67.6 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,390 mAh Best value | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
Display
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ | 4.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi | 312 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | LE, aptX | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1521, XT1506 | — |
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