Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Motorola's Moto G 5G positions itself as the budget-friendly option at $199, featuring a 6.6-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, and capable 50MP main camera. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 Pro+ commands $329 but delivers significantly more power with MediaTek Dimensity 1080, superior 200MP camera with OIS, AMOLED screen reaching 900 nits, 8GB RAM standard, and blistering 120W charging. Display quality heavily favors the Redmi, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks versus Motorola's washed-out LCD panel. Performance gaps are notable: Dimensity 1080 outpaces Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 substantially for gaming and multitasking. Camera excellence tilts toward Redmi with its 200MP sensor and optical stabilization, though Moto's 50MP suffices for casual use. Both share identical 5000mAh batteries, yet Redmi's 120W charging completes a full charge in roughly 15 minutes compared to Moto's sluggish 15W solution. For users prioritizing raw value and core functionality, Motorola wins. Those willing to spend $130 more gain a genuinely superior phone across display, processing power, and imaging. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ represents better overall device quality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) if…
- →5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- →120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- →5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
Pros
- 5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- 120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- 5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
- Near-stock Android 14 is clean and bloat-free
- IP52 splash resistance adds basic protection
Cons
- IPS LCD display has washed-out colors compared to AMOLED
- Only 15W charging takes over two hours for a full charge
- No ultrawide camera — just main and macro
- 4 GB RAM can feel limiting with multiple apps
- Only one OS update promised
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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