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A Motorola Mobility logo is seen on a screen at the public unveiling of their global headquarters in Chicago, April 22, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young

Huge display, combined with sleek design and solid configurations, make the new Moto G4 and the well-received Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 two of the best among the powerful mid-range handsets released this year. Here, in this post, we have compared key features, specs and price pertaining to Moto G4 and Redmi Note 3.

Moto G4 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Price

The 32GB model of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (also referred as Redmi Note 3 Pro) can now be purchased for $235.99 via the third-party seller Geek Buying. Meanwhile, the 16GB variant of the Moto G4 will apparently be priced at around $245, according to CNet. However, so far, Motorola has not announced the US-specific price.

Moto G4 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Display, Design

Both Moto G4 and Redmi Note 3 carry the same 5.5-inch IPS LCD display and 1,080 x 1,920 pixels resolution.

Design-wise, the Moto G4 is seemingly thinner than the predecessor G3. In general, Moto devices have textured pattern on the back and this handset is not an exception. However, it is apparently smoother than the 2015 model, Trusted Reviews noted. To top it all off, a metal frame covers the corners of the handset, making it look like an upper-mid-range device.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, on the other hand, takes the moniker mid-range to a whole new level by offering a full-metal body design, complete with smooth matte finish, NDTV reported. The site also says the metal chassis is not prone to fingerprints. Out of all the available color choices, Gold variant apparently stands out in the aesthetics department.

Moto G4 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Hardware, Software, Memory

While the Moto G4 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 617 chipset, the Redmi Note 3 makes use of Snapdragon 650.

Both handsets come equipped with 16GB and 32GB of native storage choices. The 16GB storage variants of both Xiaomi and Motorola devices come backed by 2GB of RAM. However, the 32GB model of the Redmi Note 3 makes use of 3GB RAM, whereas the same variant of Moto G4 uses 2GB configuration.

Speaking of software, the Xiaomi handset runs Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7.0. The Moto G4, on the other hand, runs Marshmallow OS out of the box.

Moto G4 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Camera, Battery

The Moto G4 features a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera unit, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 sports a 16-megapixel shooter at the back. At the front, both devices use the same 5-megapixel snapper for selfies. The main cameras pertaining to these smartphones support dual-LED flash.

When it comes to battery, the Moto G4 comes housed with a non-removable 3,000 mAh cell. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 beats the Motorola handset fair and square by housing a whopping 4,000 mAh non-removable battery unit.

Moto G4 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Additional Features

  • Both Moto G4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 support 4G LTE connectivity, microSD card and fast charging capability.
  • The Xiaomi handset supports dual-SIM card, while the Moto G4 doesn’t.