Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 3x vs Motorola Moto X Play
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 3x and Motorola Moto X Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 3x, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 3.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 3x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,630 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 169 g
Motorola Moto X Play, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Usable Surface
- 75.1 %
- against 71.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 10.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 139.3 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 75.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh Best value | 3,630 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 3x | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1563 |
