Moto C Plus vs Moto C vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 vs Redmi 4A: Entry-level smartphone comparison

Lenovo has just launched its latest entry-level smartphone the Moto C Plus in the Indian market. The smartphone arrives in India just a couple of weeks after the launch of Moto C and will directly compete with the entry-level smartphones in the market, including those from rival, Xiaomi. The launch of Moto C Plus also comes weeks after the launch of the latest entry-level smartphone by Xiaomi, the Redmi 4.With the launch of these entry-level smartphones that are trying to push the price-tag down for affordable entry-level smartphones in the market, we though that it is the right time to compare the best entry-level smartphones in the market. Today we are comparing the newly launched Moto C Plus with the existing Moto C, Xiaomi Redmi 4, and Xiaomi Redmi 4A. One thing to note here is that this comparison only takes into account the device specifications on paper and we are not accounting for the real world performance as we have not tested the Moto C Plus yet.

Smartphone	Moto C Plus	Moto C	Xiaomi Redmi 4	Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Display Size (inch)	5	5	5	5
Resolution (pixels)	720 x 1280	480 x 854	720 x 1280	720 x 1280
Pixel Density (PPI)	294	196	296	296
Display Type	TFT	TFT	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dimensions(mm)	144x72.3x10	145.5x73.6x9	141.3x69.6x8.9	139.9x70.4x8.5
Weight (gm)	162	154	156	131.5
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano SIM	Micro SIM	Micro, Nano-SIM	Micro, Nano-SIM
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Mediatek MT6737	Mediatek MT6737M	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
CPU Cores	Quad-core	Quad-core	Octa-core	Quad-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	4x1.3 Cortex A53	4x1.1 Cortex A53	8x1.4 Cortex A53	4x1.4 Cortex A53
GPU	Mali-T720MP2	Mali-T720MP2	Adreno 505	Adreno 308
RAM	2 GB	1 GB	2 GB,3 GB,4 GB	2 GB
Ruggedness	–	–	–	–
On-Board Memory	16 GB	8,16 GB	16,32,64 GB	16 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, upto 32 GB	Yes, upto 32 GB	Yes, upto 256 GB	Yes, upto 128 GB
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Primary Camera	8MP, f/2.2	5MP	13MP, f/2.2	13MP, f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No
Camera Array	Single Camera	Single Camera	Single Camera	Single Camera
Autofocus System	Phase detection	-	Phase detection	Phase detection
Secondary Camera	2MP, f/2.8	5MP	5MP, f/2.2	5MP, f/2.2
Video Capture	720p	1080p	1080p	1080p
Flash	Dual-LED (Front and back)	LED	LED	LED
OS Version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth	v4.2, A2DP, LE	v4.2, A2DP, LE	v4.1, A2DP, LE	v4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	No	No	No
Infrared	No	No	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint Scanner	No	No	Yes, Rear button	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes, FM Radio	Yes, FM Radio	Yes, FM Radio	Yes, FM Radio
USB Type	microUSB v2.0	microUSB v2.0	microUSB v2.0	microUSB v2.0
USB Standard	USB v2.0	USB v2.0	USB v2.0	USB v2.0
Battery (mAh)	4,000	2,350	4,100	3,120
Quick Charge	Yes	No	Yes	No
Colors	Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black	Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black	Gray, Gold, Black	Gold, Rose Gold, Dark grey
Prices in India	6,999	5,999	6,999	5,999

Conclusion:According to the comparison, Xiaomi Redmi 4 offers the most value for money in terms of specifications offered on the sheet. Redmi 4 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 along with 2 GB RAM , a better 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera. Then there's also the fact that the Redmi 4 features a more polished-looking design with a matte-finished metal body.Indeed, the only area where the Moto C Plus beats the Redmi 4 is when it comes to software. Lenovo seems to be continuing the tradition of delivering smartphones with the latest Android software and with the Moto C Plus, you do get an almost stock version of Android 7.0. With 2 GB RAM, the choice really boils down to what software you prefer.