Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Motorola Moto G30
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Motorola Moto G30: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- against IP52
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 424
- against 339
Motorola Moto G30, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 20 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 170,968 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 Best value | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 Best value | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Grey, White, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 165.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 82.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 Best value | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,020 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.84 W/kg Best value | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg Best value | 1.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 | Moto G30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2003J15SC, M2003J15SG, M2003J15SS | XT2129-1, XT2129-2, PAML0000IN |
