Mar 16, 2017 08:31 AM EDT By Avery Robbins, UniversityHerald Reporter

Moto G5 Plus and Redmi Note 4 are two affordable smartphones launched this year. Which is a better buy?

Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4: Specs

Lenovo just launched Moto G5 Plus in India and it's been well received by consumers. The mid-ranger is a 5.2-inch device runs on Android Nougat out of the box. The highest end model rocks 32 GB internal storage and 3 GB RAM. It packs 12 MP rear shooter and 5 MP front-facing shooter.

Redmi Note 4 set a new record as the fastest-selling phone in India, according to NDTV. It comes with 5.5-inch screen and the top tier sports 4 gigs of RAM coupled with 64 GB of internal storage. Both handsets are powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset. This brings Redmi Note 4 to the first place when it comes to performance.

The bigger random access memory and decent hardware choices make it a budget-friendly handset that packs more punch. As far as the optic is concerned, Redmi Note 4 sports 13 MP rear shooter - with PDAF - a feature that Moto G5 Plus lacks of.

Moto G5 Plus gets 3000 mAh battery capacity but Xiaomi equips Redmi Note 4 with a massive 4100 mAh. Another difference is the fingerprint sensor placement. Moto G5 Plus places biometric scanner at the front.

However, the speedtest comparison in the video below seems to show another story. Moto G5 Plus excels in the speed and camera areas. The choice would definitely come down to personal preference but for heavy users who play a lot of games, Redmi Note 4 could be a better buy. For a moderate user who wants a decent smartphone camera, Moto G5 Plus could be an alternative.

Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4: Price

Moto G5 Plus is currently sold in Flipkart for Rs 14,999, according to News 18. Redmi Note 4 base model sells for Rs 10,999.

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