Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Moto E (2nd gen): 54 g lighter

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    145 g
    Redmi Note:
    199 g
  • Width

    Moto E (2nd gen): 11.9 mm narrower

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    66.8 mm
    Redmi Note:
    78.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Moto E (2nd gen): 1 in smaller diagonal

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    4.5 in
    Redmi Note:
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 3G model -Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) LTE model
    Redmi Note:
    Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Redmi Note: 2.8 mm thinner

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    12.3 mm
    Redmi Note:
    9.5 mm
  • Height

    Moto E (2nd gen): 24.1 mm shorter

    Moto E (2nd gen):
    129.9 mm
    Redmi Note:
    154 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Moto E (2nd gen)

    Height:
    129.9 mm
    Width:
    66.8 mm
    Depth:
    12.3 mm +2.8 mm versus Redmi Note
  2. 2. Redmi Note

    Height:
    154 mm +24.1 mm versus Moto E (2nd gen)
    Width:
    78.7 mm +11.9 mm versus Moto E (2nd gen)
    Depth:
    9.5 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Moto E (2nd gen)

    145 g

  2. 2. Redmi Note

    199 g

    +54 g versus Moto E (2nd gen)

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Moto E (2nd gen)

    Screen diagonal:
    4.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    55.8 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi Note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Redmi Note has approximately 49.4% more rectangular screen area than Moto E (2nd gen).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
Redmi Note: Original memory entry

8 GB · 1/2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Moto E (2nd gen)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Moto E (2nd gen)

    2390 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi Note

    3100 mAh

    +710 mAh versus Moto E (2nd gen)

Specifications

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1. Moto E (2nd gen)2. Redmi Note

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 129.9 Х 66.8 Х 12.3 mm
  • 154 Х 78.7 Х 9.5 mm
Weight
  • 145 g
  • 199 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 540 x 960 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1/2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2390 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop) - only XT1527
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); MIUI 9.2
Chipset
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 3G model -Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) LTE model
  • Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 55.8 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 64.3%
  • 68.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 245 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • oleophobic coating
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.2
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
Functions
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 3G model -Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 LTE model
  • Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 302 3G model -Adreno 306 LTE model
  • Mali-450MP4
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 65210
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 507
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1286
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Release date
  • 2015
  • February
  • 2014
  • March
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
SIM card
  • Micro-SIM
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - XT1527
  • XT1511 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1505 HSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1524 -4G - LTE band 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 17(700) - XT1527 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 20(800) - XT1524
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • LE
  • aptX
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Radio
  • FM radio
  • RDS
  • FM radio
  • recording
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Moto E (2nd gen), Redmi Note.
SpecificationMoto E (2nd gen)Redmi Note
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - Also known as Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen.)
  • Motorola Moto E2
  • Motorola Moto E+1 Versions: XT1527 & XT1511 (USA); XT1505 & XT1524 (Global)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass