Compare: Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Motorola One Action is a slightly better phone, but the Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Motorola One Action might be a slightly better choice.

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	Motorola One Action	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	26.6	22.9
Value for Money Score	62.7	65.7
Price	₹ 13,999 onwards	₹ 9,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Aug, 2019	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.3 inches	6.22 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2520 pixels (~ 435 pixels per inch)	720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Punch Hole Camera	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	1.95 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9609Ranked #42 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #89 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 505
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling		Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	16MP + 12MP + 5MP	12MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length (Wide); 1.25um Pixel Size; PDAF, 16MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 14mm Focal Length (Ultrawide); Dedicated video camera, 5MP: Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, EIS, Portrait lighting, Shot Optimization, Auto smile capture, High-res zoom, Portrait mode, Cinemagraph, Cutout, Spot color, Active photos, Live filter, Slow-motion video, Google Lens integration, Landscape view recording, Slow-motion video (120fps), Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.4um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, Dual-PDAF, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection
Secondary Camera	12MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.25µm Pixel Size, HDR, Portrait lighting, Shot Optimization, Auto smile capture, Group selfie, Portrait mode, Cinemagraph, Live filter, Slow-motion video, Timelapse	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter
Internal Memory	128 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes (Wireless)
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM
Thickness	9.2 mmThick	9.4 mmThick
Weight	176 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	71.2 mmComfortable for one-handed use	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (IPX2 Rated)	Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 10W Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 10.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	NFC; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Well put-together, handsome and premium looking (plastic) design The narrow ergonomic profile helps as it fits snugly in the palm of one's hands - quite comfortable to use, even single-handed Fingerprint sensor at the back works quickly and reliably Responsive face unlock Good overall display quality with good contrast, and outdoor visibility The 6.3-inch, 21:9 IPS cinematic screen is also pretty good for enjoying 21:9 movie content available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Being part of the Android One series you get clean, simple stock Android + platform updates for 2 years Of course there are a few useful Moto customizations like a gesture navigation system, Moto Actions (a karate chop action turns on and off the flashlight while the twist motion launches the camera app and both work even when the screen is off), Peek Display (It'll display notifications and let you interact with them right there on the lockscreen plus it'll wake up when you pick up your phone), and Attentive Display (will keep the screen on as long as you are looking at it) The Exynos 9609 inside (similar to Snapdragon 710) delivers dependable performance across the board (day-to-day apps and games), on par with key rivals Good triple camera setup at the rear - 12MP primary + 5MP depth sensor + 16MP ultra-wide, that's rotated 90 degrees, and can be used to capture ultra-wide landscape videos Daylight photos come out pretty good - detail is good and noise is well controlled - dynamic range is good too Portrait shots come out nice too The front camera takes nice selfies with good detail and spot on skin tones - it features a decent, software based portrait mode too Video recording is of course where the One Action gets its name - it's meant to replace your action cam - the phone's ultra wide angle shooter is mounted at a 90-degree angle so that it captures videos in landscape orientation (which is how video is meant to be recorded) when you're holding the phone in portrait (which is how phones are meant to be held) EIS is available on both cams in 1080p resolution at both 30fps and 60fps (though the 4K footage of the main cam can't be stabilized) - and it works well Overall video quality is good (though not exceptional) from both the main and the ultra-wide camera The front camera does 4K video too, which is pretty neat to find on a phone in the One Action's market segment Overall camera performance is good for the price bracket Decent battery life with a 3500mAh battery - you will get the full day with moderate use - there are competitors who are ahead in this area though The One Action is a pretty well priced phone from the Motorola camp, and will get you some good value for money - it's a reasonable alternative to the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro (better performance, better camera, better battery, but no Android One advantage), Realme 3 Pro (again, better camera and battery, but no Android One advantage) - it's also especially worth considering, if you’re into producing video content or shooting a lot of action shots	In recent times, Redmi has adopted some very premium and stylish design aesthetics, and the Redmi 8 continues that trend, with great design and build quality The ruby-red color variant especially looks stunning, and it is astonishing to see how far budget hardware has come The phone also feels premium to the touch The front is sharp and modern, with a dewdrop notch, and very similar to the Redmi 8A The location of the fingerprint scanner at the back is near perfect - and the scanner is very quick as well Decent 6.2-inch IPS display, the same as the one on the Redmi 8A - gets bright enough for outdoor use Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a big bonus in this price segment MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a lot of customization/theming options - there’s ample features for power users - from gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, you can really make the phone your own Decent day-to-day performance, with the same Snapdragon 439 as the Redmi 8A (it's not really meant for gaming though) Ok camera setup, at this price point Outdoor shots look good enough with Xiaomi’s AI enhancements kicking in to deliver punchy images The dedicated secondary camera enables portrait mode, and edge detection is decent USB-C at an entry-level price deserves kudos Phenomenal battery life with a 5000mAh cell paired with entry-level hardware - you will comfortably get 2 days of use 18W fast-charging support (though a standard 10W brick is included in the box) Overall, the Redmi 8 is another very good budget option from Xiaomi's camp, and along with the Realme C2/3i, will likely dominate the entry-level smartphone segment in India
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The front has a pretty big punch-hole camera - it's hard to miss, and it's also not easy to ignore even after spending some time with the One Action - it's big and it's well inside the display which also forced the software engineers to stretch down the status bar to completely envelop the cutout, actually making it even more visible in a way - it also interferes with content in some apps With the tall dimensions, pocket-ability is not that great, so the phone will tend to protrude out of shallow pockets On the other hand, for videos shot in any other aspect ratio, you'll have to tolerate a huge black bar The ultra-wide camera can unfortunately only be used for video recording, not for clicking pictures Night photography is only ok, and there's no dedicated night mode The included 10W 'fast' charger isn't the fastest - you will get about 30% charge in 30 min, and a full charge in 2 hours 30 minutes	Of course the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints (Xiaomi has thankfully tossed in a TPU case in the box, though) Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back It still continues to pack a lot of bloat though - you get 20-something pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions Limited dynamic range - the camera has a tendency to blow out highlights Despite support for dual-pixel autofocus, the camera often hunts to get a focus lock Images have some softness to them in anything less than perfect light - indoor images tend to be short on details Videos are again fine in daylight, but not so much in anything less than that Overall, the camera is not a particularly strong area for the Redmi 8
Expert Reviews	Reasonably priced....Don't take this as a straight-up recommendation, but we won't judge you if you get one of these in-depth Read Review » For the price, it definitely brings a lot of bang for one’s buck in-depth Read Review » A strong and stylish Android One phone with exemplary poise and performance.... anyone on a budget, and looking to shoot lots of fluid video should take particular note in-depth Read Review » Stands out...an interesting and capable choice in-depth Read Review » A compelling smartphone, worth considering for its dedicated Action camera in-depth Read Review » Motorola's experimental budget phone doesn’t entirely stick the landing, but if you want a cheap handset with smooth performance, clean software, and a quirky, GoPro-like video camera, the Motorola One Action is well worth a look in-depth Read Review » Gets a lot of things right....definitely worth at this price point in-depth Read Review » A value-for-money smartphone under Rs 15,000...aimed at those looking for a budget phone that takes great videos in-depth Read Review » Motorola’s most well-rounded phone yet, possessing all the credentials to go toe-to-toe with smartphones that cost much more in-depth Read Review » If you’re looking to buy a phone under the Rs 15,000 price bracket that offers a good camera and a clean Android experience then the ‘Action’ is right here in-depth Read Review » A well-rounded phone for sensible money in-depth Read Review » You're definitely getting plenty of bang for your buck with the Motorola One Action – as well as a cool video filming trick as well in-depth Read Review » The near-perfect stock Android phone under Rs 15,000...possibly the best phone Motorola has launched in a while in-depth Read Review » There's a lot to like about the One Action, with Motorola once again offering a lot of phone for not much money in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	Decent...but buyers considering this phone should take a close look at the Redmi 8A to see if there's anything they don't mind losing, since that could save them some money....And people who value performance might want to look at Redmi Note 8, which coul in-depth Read Review » Budget all rounder in-depth Read Review » Has plenty to offer if you are looking for a new phone in the segment in-depth Read Review » The Redmi 8 is a good offering for its price....the only problem is that given similar specifications, many users might prefer the Redmi 8A which is cheaper, runs the same processor and offers something very similar in-depth Read Review » A good phone, and a good daily driver, but one that's held back by its ad-supported UI in-depth Read Review » A performer for its price, if you don't mind the processor in-depth Read Review » Good phone, but the Redmi 8A (at a slightly lower price), or the Redmi Note 8 (at a slightly higher price) might make more sense, from a value for money perspective in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
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