The mid-range has already presented in this 2020 some of its best exponents and among them the Moto G9 Play and the Redmi Note 9 have many aspirations to be the best. This will depend a lot on what we need and are looking for specifically, although in budget these two smartphones are not going to be too far apart, making us think of either of them as an outstanding option.
So that you have no doubts when choosing one or the other, we are going to do a review of all its characteristics knowing in which each Motorola or Xiaomi model is better. Finally, we will know its price and we will give you the keys to choose one model or another according to our opinion and what you may be looking for.
Face to face design and displays
The first thing we look at when we meet the two models is a practically identical design on the back , with a module in a square format that leaves no doubt that these are models that seek versatility in photos. Just below the two have a fingerprint reader that Motorola manages to hide better by embedding its logo in this place.
In front, the screen of the two is IPS with a size of 6.5 inches in both . In the front design we do find changes, since Xiaomi opts for the hole in the screen and Motorola, however, before that in that notch in the form of a drop so well known. In that it is also very similar, reaching 200 grams in both cases.
Snapdragon vs. Mediatek
The eternal arrangement between the processors of both recognized companies makes its appearance again in this case, since the Moto G9 Play integrates the Snapdragon 662 processor that offers a frequency rate of 2.0 GHz. On the other hand, the Xiaomi model opts for the processor MediaTek Helio G85 which also has the same refresh rate.
The options to stay with one or another model are very different, Motorola integrates 4 GB of RAM along with 64 or 128 GB of memory. On the other hand Xiaomi offers in the Redmi Note 9 3 + 64 GB or if we prefer 4 + 128 GB of memory. In both with the possibility of expanding the storage with a MicroSD card.
Cameras for all tastes
Starting with the lenses of the Motorola Moto G9 Play, we know the similarities and differences in lenses of a triple camera that has 48 Mpx shared in the main sensor with the Redmi Note 9. Moto’s second lens is macro of 2 Mpx and finally another lens of 2 Mpx for the bokeh effect, where it also matches the Redmi Note 9. Finally, Xiaomi adds an 8 Mpx wide-angle lens.
The front part with Motorola’s selfie camera is 8 Mpx which is again surpassed by Xiaomi‘s 13 Mpx . This makes it clear that in Xiaomi cameras it slightly improves its competitor, tying in video aspects such as 4K video recording or the digital stabilizer.
Battery and connectivity
At this point the battery of the Moto G9 Play we could say that it is very good and large, although the 5,000 mAh of Motorola is surpassed by the 5,020 mAh of Xiaomi. Two models with a large battery where fast charging however is better in the Motorola are its 20W before the 18W of Xiaomi.
There is no lack of detail in the connectivity for any of these two smartphones that we are comparing, they integrate from 4G, to NFC without forgetting the audio jack as the most demanded feature in the mid-range.
Android Stock vs MIUI
We come to the customization layer and its versions, since both have a great difference at this point that makes them better for some users or others. Those who only want the basic options, not complicate themselves and still not miss anything, the Moto G9 Play with Android 10 integrates everything you need.
Meanwhile the Redmi Note 9 becomes a very complete terminal in software thanks to MIUI 12 . The many additions of Xiaomi’s layer full of functions to their smartphones, which still do not convince some users because they are too full of possibilities and a design that continues to have an Asian touch.
Prices and conclusions
To get out of doubts about which one we should buy, we first have to know its prices, which will surprise us for good. On the one hand, the Moto G9 Play with 64 GB of storage can be found for 199 euros, a very good price that is nevertheless improved even more with the 128 GB Redmi Note 9 for only 158 euros.
With Xiaomi prices it is difficult to compete but the integration of stock Android, its large battery or its more careful design can make us opt for the Motorola option. However, if we want more storage, spend less money and enjoy great versatility in cameras , the Redmi Note 9 is a round option.
