Xiaomi recently announced the first line-up of high-end smartphones under the Redmi sub-brand: their names are Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. The former is currently hitting the European market in a re-branded version called Xiaomi Mi 9T. And it is going to be one of the best options in the whole upper-midrange segment. Alongside this handset, two more upper-midrange smartphones are coming in the global market in this period. We are talking about the new Oppo Reno Z and the Motorola One Vision which will be available in the same price range. If you are looking for a phone priced around €300, then these three options are perfect for you, but which one is the best? Let’s find out together with a specs comparison.
Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Oppo Reno Z vs Motorola One Vision
| Xiaomi Mi 9T | Oppo Reno Z | Motorola One Vision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams | 157.3 x 74.9 x 9.1 mm, 186 grams | 160.1 x 71.2 x 8.7 mm, 180 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2520p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Mediatek Helio P90, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Samsung Exynos 9609, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 25 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4035 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0 | 3500 mAh, fast charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
We usually award the most innovative form factors and, in this case, the most innovative designs belong to the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Motorola One Vision. The former comes with a pop-up design and no holes on the display, while the latter has a tall punch-hole display which includes a selfie camera. I like both the punch-hole and the pop-up designs, but I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9T due to its stunning glass back and the in-display fingerprint reader making the rear side cleaner. Some may still go for the Reno Z for its cleaner and original glass back, but Xiaomi Mi 9T is undoubtedly the most stunning one for me.
Display
Despite having a very tall and cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, the display of the Motorola One Vision is not able to provide the same viewing quality as the Xiaomi Mi 9T which takes the first place even in the display comparison, alongside the Reno Z. Xiaomi Mi 9T is equipped with a bezel-less and notch-less display supporting the HDR standard for richer colors. It even has deeper blacks thanks to the AMOLED panel, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. Even Oppo Reno Z is HDR-compliant, but it has a notch.
Specs & Software
Noone of these handsets is a flagship, but they still feature advanced performances. The most powerful is the Xiaomi Mi 9T equipped with the best Snapdragon 7xx series chipset by Qualcomm: the Snapdragon 730. If you want a better SoC than this, you can only go for the Snapdragon 8xx series which includes all Qualcomm’s flagship processors. Xiaomi Mi 9T also comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, so it is almost a flagship. On the other hand, despite having a way cheaper Snapdragon 660, Motorola One Vision is still a very valid device as it is part of the Android One program. So, it comes with a lightweight stock Android version which will be updated faster and for a lot of time, directly by Google. Oppo Reno Z sits in the middle with a pretty nice Helio P90 chipset and 6 GB of RAM.
Camera
All of these devices come with a great camera department, but I personally like the photo quality of the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Motorola One Visione more than the Oppo Reno Z. Xiaomi Mi 9T is essentially a more versatile device as it comes with both ultrawide sensor and telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. But Motorola One Vision has a more stunning photo quality in low-light conditions thanks to OIS and a bright f/1.7 aperture for the main sensor. Do you prefer a slightly inferior photo quality with a more versatile camera department or a better photo quality without ultrawide sensors and optical zoom?
Battery
Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of the whole trio. As for now, we can tell you that Xiaomi Mi 9T and Oppo Reno Z may last noticeably more than Motorola One Vision on a single charge, while there should not be an important difference in battery life between Mi 9T and Reno Z.
Price
Xiaomi Mi 9T’s official price is still unknown at the moment, but it should cost around €350/$400. Motorola One Vision starts from €300/$340, while Oppo Reno Z costs €330/$375 in Asia but it is still not available in Europe. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better option due to its amazing display, big battery, and awesome hardware.
Xiaomi Mi 9T vs Oppo Reno Z vs Motorola One Vision: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 9T
PROs
- Amazing cameras
- Good hardware
- Big battery
- HDR display
CONS
- No micro SD
Motorola One Vision
PROs
- Tall punch-hole display
- Android One
- Micro SD slot
- OIS
CONS
- No UD fingerprint reader
Oppo Reno Z
PROs
- Big battery
- Good selfie camera
- Faster charging technology
CONS
- No micro SD
