Motorola Moto Z vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

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launch
Announced
Status
platform
OS
Chipset
CPU
GPU
camera
Rear
Front
Video
Features
display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
battery
General
body
Dimensions
Weight
SIM card
Miscellaneous
Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Radio
USB
Infrared port
features
Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java
sound
3.5mm jack
network
Technology
2G bands
3G bands
4G bands
Speed
GPRS
EDGE
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Main
Model
Motorola Moto Z
Price
$159.95
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
PLATFORM CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 530
CAMERA Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~535 ppi pixel density)
BODY Dimensions: 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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Main
Model
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Price
$201.95
Advantages
CAMERA Rear: 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
CAMERA Front: 5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh battery
SOUND 3.5mm jack : Yes
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launch
Announced
2016, June
Status
Available. Released 2016, September
platform
OS
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to v7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
camera
Rear
13 MP, f/1.8, laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, LED flash, 1080p
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels (~535 ppi pixel density)
Technology
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz, 0.3 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go; magnetic connector
Infrared port
—
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700) - USA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2016, January
Status
Available. Released 2016, February
platform
OS
Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Adreno 510
camera
Rear
16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density)
Technology
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes - MIUI 8.0
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz, 0.36 lb)
SIM card
Dual SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Silver, Gray, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Standard version 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - High version, Special edition
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
—
Radio
Stereo FM radio, recording
USB
microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go
Infrared port
Yes
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Special edition
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300) - Special edition
Speed
HSPA, LTE
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Motorola Moto Z uses a more powerful CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) in comparison with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. It is a significant difference between these models as fast CPU allows the owner to play more part of modern games without lags.

The Motorola Moto Z has better graphics processor Adreno 530 thanks to which the user will be able to run more number of the latest game apps.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has better rear camera specs that makes the Redmi Note 3 a better buy for photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 front camera specifications are better than that of the Motorola Moto Z: (5 megapixels and 2 aperture versus 5 megapixels and 2.2 aperture). If you like to make selfies then it is an important advantage for you. The Motorola Moto Z shoots videos with a more quality resolution: 4K UHD vs FullHD.

The Moto Z has 4K UHD (1440 x 2560 pixels) screen resolution with 534 ppi pixel density that is more high than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) screen resolution with 400 ppi pixel density. It makes this model a right choice for reading books. The Moto Z device is easier to use as it has smaller dimensions in comparison to the Redmi Note 3: 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm versus 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm. The Moto Z model weight 136g that is 28g less in compare with the weight of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

The Redmi Note 3 contains a 3.5mm jack that is the most simple way to connect headset and listen music. The Redmi Note 3 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 4050mah battery that is 1450mah bigger compared to the Moto Z cell. It means that this model will work for a longer time without charging.

Considering the above-mentioned differences the Moto Z will become the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon.