We are living very good times in mobile telephony, so much so that for very little money, for which we have been used for years, we can buy mobiles that are more than enough for 90% of users, covering all their needs. Two good examples are the Motorola Moto E7 Plus and the Redmi 9 , terminals that offer a lot for little and that we compare today.
The entry-level range no longer forgoes multi-sensor cameras, large screens, and even very attractive designs that don’t truly reflect their price tag. And it is the case of these two phones that face today.
Screen and dimensions
Two cheap phones that have fairly large screens. This is the case of the Moto E7 Plus, which has a 6.5-inch , HD + resolution with a notch in the form of a drop of water.
In the case of the Redmi 9 there is a 6.53-inch screen with a higher resolution, being Full HD + , and with a notch in the form of a drop of water. The dimensions of the Motorola are 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm and it weighs 200 grams, while the Redmi is somewhat more compact, with 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 198 grams, being very similar to each other.
Performance and memory
In this aspect we find two phones with different characteristics, such as a Snapdragon 460 processor in the Motorola and a MediaTek Helio G80 , both with good performance, although the Redmi enjoys a little more space in this aspect.
Regarding the RAM, both have 4GB, and 64GB of internal storage expandable via microSD cards.
Camera
Here the Moto has a dual camera , with two sensors, although the main one is 48 megapixels, accompanied by one 2 megapixels deep.
For its part, the Redmi 9 has four sensors , 13 megapixels, 8 megapixels ultra wide angle, 5 megapixels macro and 2 megapixels deep. In front, both have 8 megapixel cameras.
Battery, connectivity and software
The battery is one of the highlights in this entry range, and in this respect they do not disappoint. Since both have large 5000mAh batteries , the fast charge of the fastest Redmi being 18W. Another interesting aspect of the Redmi 9 is that it has Wifi a / b / g / n / ac , which allows you to browse 5GHz Wifi networks, it also has NFC to make mobile payments, as well as an infrared port to control other devices.
The Redmi’s FM radio doesn’t need headphones, something the Motorola does. In addition, the Moto has a microUSB connector, while the Redmi 9 has a USB type C connector. The fingerprint reader for both is located on the back. Both have Android 10 as an operating system. The Motorola with an almost non-existent layer, and the Xiaomi with MIUI 12.
Price and conclusion
We are facing two very attractive and affordable mobiles, but in this last aspect the Motorola E7 Plus is more so, which can currently be purchased for 129 euros , in its 4 + 64GB version. For its part, the Redmi 9 is priced at 169 euros , with the same RAM and storage. It is an important difference when we talk about cheap phones.
Although in the case of the Redmi 9 it is completely justified, with a Full HD + screen, four rear cameras, NFC, Wifi ac or USB type C connector, so it is the recommended purchase, since it is well worth the difference to pay. based on what is received in return. In the case of Motorola, it is a great choice if you want to spend the minimum and have a phone that meets your daily demands. But if you do not care about those 40 euros, the Redmi is undoubtedly the most indicated.