Moto G84 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Moto G84 delivers excellent value at $279, featuring a crisp 6.55-inch P-OLED display with 1300 nits brightness, solid 50MP main camera with OIS, and Snapdragon 695 performance sufficient for everyday use. Battery life reaches 5000mAh with 33W charging. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ commands $449 but justifies the premium with superior specs: a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED screen hitting 1800 nits, significantly more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, and standout 200MP Samsung HP3 main sensor plus telephoto capabilities. Charging jumps dramatically to 120W wired, substantially faster refills. RAM options reach 12GB versus Moto's 6GB. IP68 rating beats IP52 for dust/water resistance. Resolution advantage of 2712x1220 versus 2400x1080 provides noticeably sharper display. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is heavier at 204g. Both run Android 13 with 5G and NFC. For budget-conscious buyers seeking strong daily performance, Moto G84 impresses with flagship-adjacent features at half the price. Enthusiasts wanting superior cameras, faster charging, and processing power should step up to Xiaomi's offering. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ edges ahead for performance and imaging, though premium positioning limits mass-market appeal.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto G84 if…
- →P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- →5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- →Lightweight and thin at 168 g
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Moto G84
Pros
- P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- 5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- Lightweight and thin at 168 g
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 struggles with heavy games
- No wireless charging
- IP52 is basic splash resistance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 at this point
- Slow software update cadence from Motorola
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G84 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W TurboPower | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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