With Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has finally hit the market. Having so many choices at hand is always great for the consumer, but it can sometimes lead to confusion over which model is best for you. We try to break down the strengths of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Moto G5 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) here. s1c25
The USPs of the Google Assistant - the AI-based virtual assistant. Other notable features of the Moto smartphone include its 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and dual autofocus pixels, and 5-megapixel wide-angle front camera. Standard Moto features such as the always-on Moto Display and gesture-based Moto Actions are also available on the Moto G5 Plus, as is the new One Button Nav that allows s to navigate the screens using just the fingerprint sensor.
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Moto G5 Plus key specifications include a 5.2-inch full-HD screen, 2GHz Snapdragon 625 processor, a fingerprint sensor on the back, up to 128GB storage expansion, and 3000mAh battery with fast-charging. The price of Moto G5 Plus for the base 16GB storage + 3GB RAM variant is Rs. 14,999, while the 32GB storage + 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 16,999. The smartphone can be a good buy for those looking for a compact device that balances hardware and software equally well.
Review), currently among the most popular affordable smartphones in the Indian market, is another great option to choose. It offers specs similar to Moto G5 Plus, but has a slightly bigger screen (5.5-inch) with the same display resolution. However, the Redmi Note 4 comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow software and doesn’t have the software features – such as Google Assistant and Moto Actions – that the Moto phone boasts of. The battery capacity, on the other hand, is much bigger at 4100mAh. Both smartphones run on the same chipset; Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comes in three variants – 32GB storage + 2GB RAM (Rs. 9,999), 32GB storage + 3GB RAM (Rs. 10,999), and 64GB storage + 4GB RAM (Rs. 12,999).
The third option you can check out is the mid-ranger First Impressions), which is priced at Rs. 28,990. This model sports design similar to that of the Galaxy S7, is water- and dust-resistant, and features an “enhanced” camera with low-light optimisations. The new Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has an always-on 5.2-inch full-HD Super AMOLED screen and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system. Other key features of the phone include the octa-core 1.9GHz Exynos 7880 processor with 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture on the front and back, 3000mAh battery with fast-charging, fingerprint sensor in front, for up to 256GB microSD cards, USB Type-C port, and microSD card up to 256GB. You can opt for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) if you want a decent mid-range smartphone fresh in the market.
So, which model would you go for? Tell us in the comments below.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comparison
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Design Rating |
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Display Rating |
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Software Rating |
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Performance Rating |
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Battery Life Rating |
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Camera Rating |
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Value for Money Rating |
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Key Specs |
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Display |
5.20-inch |
5.20-inch |
5.50-inch |
Processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Samsung Exynos 7880 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Front Camera |
5-megapixel |
16-megapixel |
5-megapixel |
Rear Camera |
12-megapixel |
16-megapixel |
13-megapixel |
RAM |
4GB |
3GB |
4GB |
Storage |
32GB |
32GB |
64GB |
Battery Capacity |
3000mAh |
3000mAh |
4100mAh |
OS |
Android 7.0 |
Android 6.0 |
Android 6.0 |
Resolution |
1080x1920 pixels |
1080x1920 pixels |
1080x1920 pixels |
GENERAL |
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Brand |
Motorola |
Samsung |
Xiaomi |
Model |
Moto G5 Plus |
Galaxy A5 (2017) |
Redmi Note 4 |
Release date |
February 1, 2017 |
January 1, 2017 |
August 1, 2016 |
Dimensions (mm) |
150.20 x 74.00 x 9.70 |
146.10 x 71.40 x 7.90 |
151.00 x 76.00 x 8.30 |
Weight (g) |
155.00 |
157.00 |
175.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) |
3000 |
3000 |
4100 |
Removable battery |
No |
No |
No |
Colours |
Lunar Grey, Fine Gold |
Black Sky, Gold Sand |
Gold, Grey, Matte Black |
SAR value |
- |
0.31 |
- |
Launched in India |
- |
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Yes |
DISPLAY |
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Screen size (inches) |
5.20 |
5.20 |
5.50 |
Resolution |
1080x1920 pixels |
1080x1920 pixels |
1080x1920 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) |
424 |
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401 |
Aspect ratio |
- |
- |
16:9 |
HARDWARE |
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Processor |
2GHz octa-core |
1.9GHz octa-core |
2GHz octa-core |
Processor make |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Samsung Exynos 7880 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
RAM |
4GB |
3GB |
4GB |
Internal storage |
32GB |
32GB |
64GB |
Expandable storage |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Expandable storage type |
microSD |
microSD |
microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) |
128 |
256 |
128 |
CAMERA |
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Rear camera |
12-megapixel |
16-megapixel |
13-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron) |
Rear flash |
Dual LED |
Yes |
Dual LED |
Front camera |
5-megapixel |
16-megapixel |
5-megapixel (f/2.0) |
Rear autofocus |
- |
- |
Phase detection autofocus |
SOFTWARE |
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Operating system |
Android 7.0 |
Android 6.0 |
Android 6.0 |
Skin |
- |
- |
MIUI 8 |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Wi-Fi standards ed |
802.11 a/b/g/n |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
802.11 a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth |
Yes, v 4.20 |
Yes, v 4.20 |
Yes, v 4.10 |
NFC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
USB OTG |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of SIMs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Wi-Fi Direct |
No |
No |
No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) |
No |
No |
No |
Micro-USB |
- |
- |
Yes |
SIM 1 |
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SIM Type |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
Micro-SIM |
4G/ LTE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SIM 2 |
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SIM Type |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
4G/ LTE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SENSORS |
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Com/ Magnetometer |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Proximity sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Accelerometer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Gyroscope |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Barometer |
No |
Yes |
No |
Temperature sensor |
No |
No |
No |
Fingerprint sensor |
- |
- |
Yes |