Motorola is finally launching a lot of interesting devices this year! After coming back in the flagship segment (after years of silence) with the Motorola Edge+, the company announced the One Fusion+ with a very high value for money. Now, the Lenovo-owned tech giant launched the vanilla Motorola One Fusion offering a huge battery and well-balanced specifications for a very affordable price. And we think it is time to compare it with the best value for money phones out there. After analyzing the price and the specifications of the new handset, we decided one of the most interesting comparisons of the moment may be the one between the new Motorola One Fusion, Redmi Note 9, and Realme 6. Enjoy and, if you can, let us know your opinion by using the comment box.
Motorola One Fusion vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 6
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 | Realme 6 | Motorola One Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm, 199 grams | 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams | 165 x 75.9 x 9.4 mm, 202 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | MediaTek Helio G85, octa-core 2 GHz | Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10 |
| 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 | Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.3 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.2, and f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W | 5000 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, reverse charging, water-repellent | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot, water-repellent |
Design
I personally love the design of the Realme 6. It is a very minimalistic phone with its clean back and its punch-hole display. Further, it comes in a very attractive color variant. Redmi Note 9 has a too big camera module, that is why it would not be my choice. The Motorola One Fusion is interesting too, but the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint reader makes it less attractive, at least according to my tastes. In each case, you get a plastic design with a protection against water, but you can not put these devices underwater if you want to avoid damages. They are just water-repellent.
Display
The most impressive display belongs to the Realme 6: just like the Redmi Note 9, it has an IPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution, but unlike its rivals, it sports a 90 Hz refresh rate which allows a smoother viewing experience. So it is an average panel but with a higher refresh rate. And it also boasts a satisfying brightness. The Motorola One Fusion loses this comparison because it comes with a below-average resolution: its display is just HD+ instead of Full HD+, so the level of detail and the pixel density are lower.
Specs & Software
Realme 6 wins the hardware comparison as it comes with the most powerful processor: the Helio G90T by MediaTek paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. But the Motorola One Fusion remains a very interesting phone for power users due to its reliable Snapdragon 710 chipset providing a lower energy consumption. The Redmi Note 9 is fueled by the Helio G85 paired with max 4 GB of RAM, it does not stand a chance with the Realme 6.
Camera
If we look at camera specifications, we see that Realme 6 is superior again. It is a mid-range camera phone just like its two rivals, but it has a better 64 MP main sensor which should allow capturing better photos. However, do not underestimate the Motorola One Fusion with its bright focal aperture and its 118° ultrawide sensor. Note that none of these devices is a real camera phone, if you need something better with a similar price you should opt for an OPPO Reno2 which offers a great optical stabilization paired with a Sony main sensor and a telephoto lens.
Battery
Motorola One Fusion and Redmi Note 9 sport much bigger batteries than Realme 6 and they come with a standard refresh rate, so their battery life is a lot longer than Realme 6. Between Motorola One Fusion and Redmi Note 9, the former wins because it has a more efficient chipset and a lower display resolution. These elements allow to get a lower energy consumption and a longer battery life. But note that Redmi Note 9 charges faster thanks to its 18W fast charging technology, and it even supports reverse charging so that you can use it as a power bank. Realme 6 charges even faster with its smaller battery a 30W charging tech.
Price
Motorola One Fusion hitten the shelves with a €200/$225 price tag, Redmi Note 9 is priced about €160/$180, and you can actually find Realme 6 for less than €200/$225 thanks to online street prices. With these prices, the Realme 6 is surely the most interesting handset, if we exclude battery life.
Motorola One Fusion vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 6: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
PROs
- IR blaster
- Water-repellent
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Reverse charging
CONS
- Inferior chipset
Oppo Realme 6
PROs
- High performance
- 90 Hz display
- Splash resistant
- Faster charging tech
- Micro SD dedicated slot
- Great cameras
CONS
- Smaller battery
Motorola One Fusion
PROs
- Longer battery life
- Stock Android
- Water-repellent
CONS
- HD+ display
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