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Redmi Y2 and Moto G6 Play were the two high-profile affordable smartphones that made their debut in India this week
Redmi Y2 is a rebranded version of the Redmi S2, and is being positioned as the best selfie phone in the affordable Redmi range
On the other hand, the Moto G6 Play was unveiled in April globally, and banks on its large battery and TurboPower fast-charging technology
Both the phones come with beautification features to improve photos in their respective native camera apps
Of course, both are priced under Rs
15,000, which means they have tough competition to contend with
The obvious challenger is Redmi Note 5, which is among the most popular budget smartphones in the country
On the other hand is the Realme 1, a smartphone that undercuts all three models in pricing, while offering almost the same features, if not
We take a look at the Moto G6 Play and Redmi Y2 price in India and specifications and compare them with those of Redmi Note 5 and Realme
1.Redmi Y2 vs Moto G6 Play vs Redmi Note 5 vs Realme 1 price in IndiaRedmi Y2 price in India starts at Rs
9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant, and goes up to Rs
12,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage option
The smartphone is available via Amazon India, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores starting June 12, and will arrive in Xiaomi's partner stores in a
As for launch offers, buyers with ICICI Bank credit and debit cards in the first sale will get Rs
Airtel subscribers will be given instant cashback of Rs
1,800 too, along with up to 240GB complimentary data.The Moto G6 Play price in India is set at Rs
11,999 and is available in one variant - 3GB RAM, 32GB onboard storage
It comes in Fine Gold and Indigo Black colour variants and will be available through Flipkart as well as via Moto Hub stores
Customers using ICICI credit and debit cards on Flipkart will avail a discount of Rs
Also, the handset will come with no-cost EMI with Bajaj Finserv, additional Rs
1,500 on an exchange, and an effective 25 percent discount on the Jio Rs
There is also an assured buyback offer of Rs
Further, the smartphone purchased using the Paytm Mall QR code at Moto Hub stores will offer a Rs
1,200 worth of cashback that can be used on mobile recharges via Paytm.Like its sibling, the Redmi Note 5 price in India is set at Rs
9,999 for the variant featuring 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage, while its 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage model comes at Rs
The handset is available for purchase via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home offline stores
It comes in four colour options, including Black, Lake Blue, Gold, and Rose Gold.The Realme 1 price in India starts at Rs
8,990 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and goes up to Rs
10,990 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, while the top-model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is available at Rs
It comes in Diamond Black, Moonlight Silver, and Solar Red colour options
The handset comes bundled with a free case and a free screen protector.Redmi Y2 vs Moto G6 Play vs Redmi Note 5 vs Realme 1
specificationsThe dual-SIM (Nano) runs MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, and sports a 5.99-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) with
an 18:9 aspect ratio and full screen gestures
It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC (up to 2GHz), paired with an Adreno 506 GPU and 3GB/ 4GB of RAM
There is 32GB/ 64GB of inbuilt storage on the smartphone, expandable via microSD card - with a dedicated card slot. In terms of optics,
the Redmi Y2 sports a vertically stacked dual camera setup on the back, with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary
sensor that come with a 1.25-micron pixel size and AI-based capabilities
On the front, the phone gets a 16-megapixel selfie Super Pixel sensor with features such as an LED selfie-light, AI Beautify 4.0, and Face
A 3080mAh battery with claimed "full-day" battery life powers the internals from underneath the hood
Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and
Micro-USB 2.0.The dual-SIM (Nano) Moto G6 Play runs Android 8.0 Oreo and features a 5.7-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) Max Vision IPS display
It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, coupled with Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM
The handset has a single, 13-megapixel rear camera along with an f/2.0 aperture on top and an LED flash
On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front with an 80-degree wide-angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture. Motorola has
provided 32GB of inbuilt storage on the Moto G6 Play that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB)
In terms of connectivity, the handset has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack
Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor
There is also a rear-facing fingerprint sensor that sits under the Moto 'batwing' logo
Besides, the handset packs a 4000mAh battery that works with the TurboPower charger and measures 154.4x72.2x8.95mm.The dual-SIM Redmi Note 5
runs MIUI 9.5 based on Android Nougat and features a 5.5-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D
Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC, paired with Adreno 506 GPU and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM
The smartphone has a 12-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), and EIS (Electronics Image
Stabilisation) alongside an LED flash
On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera sensor with an LED selfie flash. The Redmi Note 5 has 32GB and 64GB of onboard storage options
- both of which are expandable via microSD card in a hybrid dual-SIM configuration
The smartphone has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack
It has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor
Lastly, the smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery and measures 158.5x75.45x8.05mm.Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 ReviewIn contrast, the dual-SIM Realme 1
runs ColorOS 5.0 based Android 8.1 Oreo and sports a 6-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) display
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, coupled with 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM options, alongside a dual-core
On the back, there is a 13-megapixel camera sensor with an LED flash and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front
The smartphone also uses Oppo's AI Beauty 2.0 feature to beautify shots using 296-point facial recognition
Additionally, it includes a Face Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the screen in just 0.1 seconds
There are also AR stickers that work with both the front and rear camera sensors. The Realme 1 comes with 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB onboard
storage options that all are expandable via microSD card through a dedicated card slot
On the connectivity front, there is dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack
The smartphone packs a 3410mAh battery and measures 156x75.3x7.8mm.Realme 1 ReviewIs Oppo Realme 1 better than Redmi Note 5 Pro, Zenfone Max
Pro M1 We discussed that on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the
episode, or just hit the play button below.Xiaomi Redmi Y2 vs Realme 1 vs Moto G6 Play vs Redmi Note 5 comparison RatingsOverall
TheIndianSubcontinent Rating--Design Rating--Display Rating--Software Rating--Performance Rating--Battery Life Rating--Camera Rating--Value
for Money Rating--GENERALRelease dateJune 2018May 2018April 2018February 2018Dimensions (mm)160.73 x 77.26 x 8.10156.00 x 75.20 x 7.80154.40
x 72.20 x 8.95158.50 x 75.45 x 8.05Weight (g)170.00155.00173.00180.00Battery capacity (mAh)3080341040004000Removable
batteryNo--NoColoursDark Grey, Gold, Rose GoldDiamond Black, Moonlight Silver, Solar RedIndigo, BlueBlack, Gold, Lake Blue, Rose GoldSAR
value1.12---DISPLAYScreen size (inches)5.996.005.705.99Resolution720x1440 pixels1080x2160 pixels720x1440 pixels1080x2160 pixelsPixels per
inch (PPI)-403--HARDWAREProcessor2GHz octa-core2GHz octa-core1.4GHz octa-core2GHz octa-coreProcessor makeSnapdragon 625MediaTek Helio
P60Snapdragon 430Qualcomm Snapdragon 625RAM3GB6GB3GB4GBInternal storage32GB128GB32GB64GBExpandable storageYesYes-YesExpandable storage
typemicroSDmicroSDmicroSDmicroSDExpandable storage up to (GB)256256128-CAMERARear camera12-megapixel13-megapixel13-megapixel12-megapixelRear
FlashLEDLEDYesLEDFront camera16-megapixel8-megapixel8-megapixel5-megapixelFront FlashYesNoYesLEDSOFTWAREOperating SystemAndroid 8.1
OreoAndroid 8.1Android 8.0 OreoAndroid 7.0SkinMIUI 9.5ColorOS 5.0-MIUI 9CONNECTIVITYWi-Fi standards supported802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n-802.11
b/g/nBluetoothYes, v 4.20YesYes, v 4.20Yes, v 4.20Number of SIMs2222USB OTG-YesYesYesNFC--NoNoSIM 1SIM
TypeNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM4G/ LTEYesYes-YesSIM 2SIM TypeNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM4G/ LTEYesYes-YesSENSORSCompass/
MagnetometerYes--YesProximity sensorYesYesYesYesAccelerometerYesYesYesYesAmbient light
sensorYesYesYesYesGyroscopeYes-YesYesBarometer---NoTemperature sensor---No
