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Need a Advice on Moto E vs Redmi 1S

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u4upendra Original post #1
Sep 23, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Hello friends my budget is 7K ..... Need a Advice on Moto E vs Redmi 1S vs HTC desire 210 i am really confused which one i have to buy in these two when i asked my friends some saying go for moto e and some saying go for Redmi 1s... PLEASE clear my confusion suggest me a good choice for a long run mobile.... this is my frist use of andriod phone

Updated..
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kkn13 #2
Sep 23, 2014 at 1:01 PM
Hello friends my budget is 7K ..... Need a Advice on Moto E vs Redmi 1S i am really confused which one i have to buy in these two when i asked my friends some saying go for moto e and some saying go for Redmi 1s... PLEASE clear my confusion suggest me a good choice for a long run mobile....

stick to moto e it has better quality and aftersales
ashs1
ashs1 #3
Sep 23, 2014 at 1:19 PM
Neither.. I find the new android one phones to be much more better/vfm.
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kkn13 #4
Sep 23, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Neither.. I find the new android one phones to be much more better/vfm.

yeah to an extent but the brands available at the moment arent worth it- karbonn,micromax and spice
rather get a moto e than experiment with such brands
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM
I can give you a good comparison of what i've made up for the last moth after a looong searching.

Build Quality
Some will say Redmi 1S, no doubt it had got a good bar shaped design but its plastic akin to Moto E, so no issues with wither of them.
However the simple cut-to-cut design of Redmi appeals me.

Performance
Even while having a QS 400 @ 1.6 Ghz, the Redmi has a lot of issues in UI. I have read review of buyers that they are have UI crashes and lagging, comparing to moto e, moto offers a much better lag free interface with a better RAM management.
Coming to the gaming performance both of them are at par, they can *run* any game presently found at the Play Store. but Redmi's got heating issues. Unlike Moto it heats up a lot to about 45C max while gaming and recording HD videos.

Camera
With the bugs of MIUI camera its not used fully in the Redmi. Moto lags behind in the segment. Its got a FF camera of 5mp with is *good* just for casual shots. Redmi's Camera is a 8mp can shots pretty good, I mean far better than a Samsung Grand but HD videos make it come down to earth.

UI
Plain Vanilla Android experience can only be accomplished by Moto. Its already got and update of 4.4.4 and will receive a L update AFAIK, the UI is almost bug free and has better RAM management. MIUI struggles even with a GB of RAM, it just provides 400 mb of RAM for free. MIUI has its own UI crash and Camera APp crash issues, for a guy with a first Android phone its not good at all.

Storage
Moto struggles on a 1.66gb of free space to install all your app, but after rooting SD card can be used.Moreover, moto e doesn't has OTG support. On the other hand, Redmi wins the show with about 6gb of Space free and support OTG(correct me if im wrong).

Screen
Redmi wins again. Boasting a 4.7" 720p HD display with 326ppi its spits on the Moto witch has 4.3" display with 256ppi. Both of them bieng equally good Moto had better brightness and saturation levels.

Verdict
Redmi costs about 6k and Moto e costs about 7k Redmi wins Camera, Storage and Screen. However, MIUI has a lot of bugs and a simple SW update cannot make its RAM more free as MIUI will remain resource hungry. And getting it is a pain in the @$$.
If you are looking for a good phone from reputed brand and future Android updates with a bug free day-to-day rugged phone Moto E is for you.
And if you are happy with Indian Brands and want to give Android One a go then you can consider that too.
But IMO Redmi is never recommended.

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For more Info read some Flipkart comments and Reviews on the internet.
amjath
amjath #6
Sep 23, 2014 at 5:41 PM
^ nicely put,
OP, how do plan to use your phone?

With no updates every now and then, go for moto e
$hadow
$hadow #7
Sep 23, 2014 at 6:28 PM
No way man I will suggest android one over any of these.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 23, 2014 at 7:35 PM
^ nicely put,
OP, how do plan to use your phone?

With no updates every now and then, go for moto e
Thank you.

No way man I will suggest android one over any of these.
Well, Android One is the best ever phone in the Indian Budget market but their Mediateck chip and a low screen resolution with a Mali 400 Gpu makes its a not-good-enough-deal. And you do get the trust of Motorola on Moto phones. Moreover, Goggle rolling out all the updates for Android one for 2 years ! is just a Gimmick! these phone do not have a Out-of-the-world hardware to support updates in such a long time. You can never guess the future of indian brands.
If you are interested to wait then surely do And look out if ASUS and HTC roll out their phones.
$hadow
$hadow #9
Sep 23, 2014 at 9:55 PM
Thank you.


Well, Android One is the best ever phone in the Indian Budget market but their Mediateck chip and a low screen resolution with a Mali 400 Gpu makes its a not-good-enough-deal. And you do get the trust of Motorola on Moto phones. Moreover, Goggle rolling out all the updates for Android one for 2 years ! is just a Gimmick! these phone do not have a Out-of-the-world hardware to support updates in such a long time. You can never guess the future of indian brands.
If you are interested to wait then surely do And look out if ASUS and HTC roll out their phones.

Well I don't beleive anything untill I saw it. And since Google is saying so it might support it and along that dev support is also started for these phones. CM has also released rom for it if I am not wrong
SaiyanGoku
Sep 23, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Given a budget, never buy underpowered hardware at the cost of promised software updates. +1 to Redmi 1s.
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solanky #11
Sep 23, 2014 at 11:30 PM
Moto E if you are a first time Android user. Otherwise Redmi 1S is many times better than Moto E or Android One.
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kkn13 #12
Sep 24, 2014 at 12:12 PM
moto is better anyday because it has better quality and service
cant say the same for xiaomi
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 24, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Now lets wait for OP rather than fighting.
But considering the hassle of buying Redmi 1S its crap ! after all of the good hardware when you aren't satisfied with the UI out of the box it make you SALTY !
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Minion #14
Sep 24, 2014 at 6:52 PM
I will suggest Karbonn Sparkel V Since it is a Android One device with google certified hardware and software also google promised to provide updates for 2 years directly.
another reason is it doesn't skip on features or sensors and comes with stock rom.
LINK
Karbonn Sparkle V - Full phone specifications

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Here is a review
*www.freetechsupport.co.in/karbonn-sparkle-v-customer-review-android-one-phone/
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 24, 2014 at 7:03 PM
Android one is actually a pretty good deal but what about the BRAND Karbonn ?
ankush28
ankush28 #16
Sep 24, 2014 at 10:21 PM
Get Redmi 1s If you CAN!
Else get Mmx/spice Android One
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u4upendra #17
Sep 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM
[MENTION=288781]than[/MENTION]k u all for taking time and respond to my thread... Nikileshsharma thank u for the prefect view on both mobiles... i am the new to this smart phone still i am big fan of basic standard mobile i never used the smart phone this is my frist buy so i like to know the things, can i start with moto e?? has my first andriod phone... any suggestion htc desire 210??
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Minion #18
Sep 25, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Android one is actually a pretty good deal but what about the BRAND Karbonn ?

Karbonn have lots of service centers even in small town that is a big plus.

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[MENTION=288781]than[/MENTION]k u all for taking time and respond to my thread... Nikileshsharma thank u for the prefect view on both mobiles... i am the new to this smart phone still i am big fan of basic standard mobile i never used the smart phone this is my frist buy so i like to know the things, can i start with moto e?? has my first andriod phone... any suggestion htc desire 210??

Get Moto E if you don't care about camera HTC Desire 210 is utter crap since it got only 512 MB of ram and 1300Mah battery which will not last even for 12 hrs.
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kkn13 #19
Sep 25, 2014 at 2:14 PM
karbonn etc have quality issues though its a better brand than most other such brands and has more service centres
but stick to Moto E,its a safer buy
abhigeek
abhigeek #20
Sep 25, 2014 at 2:19 PM
If you have Xiaomi service centre in your city, then you are good to buy Redmi 1S:wink:
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 25, 2014 at 2:51 PM
I would suggest Spice Dream Uno or the Moto E.Period.
mrigankgarg
Sep 25, 2014 at 3:31 PM
why don't you try for the ASUS zenfone 4 or 4.5. I am not sure of the zenfone 4.5 released or not, but I tried hands on redmi 1s and performance is not as of the hardware. MIUI is not likely to my taste(person to person depends). it does not deliver any feel of kitkat version.

Screen is not good in sun light, camera is said to be 8 MP but give satisfactory results. although other members are already pointed out the bad RAM management of redmi 1s, I personally observed the same with only 120+ mb RAM available out of 1GB with only few apps installed. Even Micromax canvas fun A76 with 512 mb RAM have better RAm management than redmi 1s.

It's not bad to give a try for ASUS zenfone 4 as you are a first time android user. or your budget allows go for ASUS Zenfone 5 with 8GB internal memory and 2Gb RAM anytime. I am using zenfone 5 from last one month and pretty satisfied with its performance. asus have their own ZIUI which is much better than MIUI.
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kkn13 #23
Sep 26, 2014 at 9:09 AM
why don't you try for the ASUS zenfone 4 or 4.5. I am not sure of the zenfone 4.5 released or not, but I tried hands on redmi 1s and performance is not as of the hardware. MIUI is not likely to my taste(person to person depends). it does not deliver any feel of kitkat version.

Screen is not good in sun light, camera is said to be 8 MP but give satisfactory results. although other members are already pointed out the bad RAM management of redmi 1s, I personally observed the same with only 120+ mb RAM available out of 1GB with only few apps installed. Even Micromax canvas fun A76 with 512 mb RAM have better RAm management than redmi 1s.

It's not bad to give a try for ASUS zenfone 4 as you are a first time android user. or your budget allows go for ASUS Zenfone 5 with 8GB internal memory and 2Gb RAM anytime. I am using zenfone 5 from last one month and pretty satisfied with its performance. asus have their own ZIUI which is much better than MIUI.

+100000 zenfone is also worth checking out!!
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solanky #24
Sep 26, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Zenfone 4 battery is not good.
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kkn13 #25
Sep 27, 2014 at 8:39 AM
neither is moto e or redmi 1s's
might as well get zenfone
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Minion #26
Sep 27, 2014 at 7:10 PM
Moto E battery backup is good View attachment 14797it is giving me around 1 day 18hrs of usage on a single charge.
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Sep 27, 2014 at 11:40 PM
I don't understand still how people draw up their buying choices reading flipkart reviews? More than half of what is written is carp junk.
Unless if you haven't used a device please don't pour in derogatory thought by just reading a review, take it with a pinch of salt.
At least with v 41 updates a lot of the problems of Redmi 1S has been fixed, mainly heating and free memory.
Then there is a catch to it, if you can get hold of one during the flash sale then your lucky.
At your price point you can't enjoy all goodness some compromises have to be done!
SaiyanGoku
Sep 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM
not to forget this: [MAIN CM11 thread] CyanogenMod 11 (Kitkat 4.4.4) Redmi 1S Build R3 [20/09/14] - Redmi 1S - MIUI Official Forum if you don't like MIUI. :D
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kkn13 #29
Sep 28, 2014 at 8:50 AM
it is still buggy though
and those flipkart reviews are certified,cant be false,plus ive used the phone ,it really does heat up after 3 mins of usage
one day everyones going on about good reviews of the mi3,another day same people say the redmi flipkart reviews are false,irony much
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 28, 2014 at 12:43 PM
Yes there are updates and CM and all, but when you have bugs in a mobile out of the box you should consider twice after buying.
The last choice is of OP, weather he is into CM, rooting and all or he would want a day-to-day phone.
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kkn13 #31
Sep 28, 2014 at 2:37 PM
CM11 is still buggy on xiaomi devices and doesnt work properly,i checked CM forums
pkkumarcool
Sep 28, 2014 at 2:46 PM
i m actually planning on redmi just bcoz it has better hardware i am planning to root the phone and take out the best out of it
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 28, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Its all upto you, without using a Redmi I cant tell how it is but again people have issues.
just being lucky isnt gonna hamper your pamper.
You gotta be a gunslinger from Texas to get that fudging crap from flippy.
I would say even after all the Roms the device itself has the problems.It has a OCed chip same as Moto g clocked at 1.2 on it. So that's hardware issues, moreover i think even after all the CM it still lacks what is called "A good experience".
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tinamalik #34
Sep 30, 2014 at 3:01 PM
I will suggest you for micromax unite 2 its best phone in 7k
I am satisfy with it

2 MP Secondary Camera
HD Video Recording
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
FM Radio
1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor
4.7-inch LCD Touchscreen
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
Wi-Fi Enabled
5 MP Primary Camera
SaiyanGoku
Sep 30, 2014 at 8:02 PM
I will suggest you for micromax unite 2 its best phone in 7k
I am satisfy with it

2 MP Secondary Camera
HD Video Recording
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
FM Radio
1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor
4.7-inch LCD Touchscreen
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
Wi-Fi Enabled
5 MP Primary Camera

:facepalm: not even close to being the best.
saswat23
saswat23 #36
Sep 30, 2014 at 9:49 PM
I will suggest you for micromax unite 2 its best phone in 7k
I am satisfy with it

2 MP Secondary Camera
HD Video Recording
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
FM Radio
1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor
4.7-inch LCD Touchscreen
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
Wi-Fi Enabled
5 MP Primary Camera

Why not Karbonn Sparkle V - Android One then?
Same specs and assured updates for 2years.
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u4upendra #38
Oct 4, 2014 at 2:55 PM
guys is moto e panel is not good it will get loose by using three times r four times??
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tinamalik #39
Oct 4, 2014 at 2:59 PM
Why not Karbonn Sparkle V - Android One then?
Same specs and assured updates for 2years.

Though both the companies are not that great but micromax provide better after sale service than Karbonn
saswat23
saswat23 #40
Oct 4, 2014 at 3:04 PM
Micromax is repoted to have problems with downloads over wifi.
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Reloaded #41
Oct 4, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Instead of moto e go for Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG which better. As far as Redmi 1S is concerned specifications are just on paper it dosen't perform well. Don't buy Redmi 1S you will regret it later as many people are doing here, fixing issues on a brand new phone. :wink:

Check this video
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solanky #42
Oct 4, 2014 at 3:44 PM
Instead of moto e go for Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG which better. As far as Redmi 1S is concerned specifications are just on paper it dosen't perform well. Don't buy Redmi 1S you will regret it later as many people are doing here, fixing issues on a brand new phone. :wink:

Check this video
Zenfone 4 has bad battery. Redmi can be compared with Zenfone 5 but its almost double the price.
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Reloaded #43
Oct 4, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Zenfone 4 has bad battery. Redmi can be compared with Zenfone 5 but its almost double the price.

Zenfone 5 dosen't have ram and crashes issues like Redmi does. So definitely you can't compare Redmi with Zenfone 5.
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kkn13 #44
Oct 4, 2014 at 5:15 PM
redmi battery isnt that great either,might as well get a zenfone 4 or 5
kamikaz
kamikaz #45
Oct 4, 2014 at 7:13 PM
For the record redmi has MSM 8228 while Moto g has 8226 they aren't the same soc, I don't have the phone, but the forum members here have positive reviews I say you go with redmi 1s the recent software update seems to have fixed many issues
SaiyanGoku
Oct 4, 2014 at 7:42 PM
redmi battery isnt that great either,might as well get a zenfone 4 or 5
Dad's getting 2 days easily on calls and about 2 hours wifi. he once got 8 hours screen on time in a single charge, battery lasted a day that time though. it would last a day easily on medium usage + light gaming.
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solanky #47
Oct 4, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Zenfone 5 dosen't have ram and crashes issues like Redmi does. So definitely you can't compare Redmi with Zenfone 5.
I have not used Zenfone so can't say about it. I have not faced any app crash on Redmi since update to new ROM released last week. There is no need to debate, both phones are good. Your money, your decision.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Oct 4, 2014 at 9:12 PM
Search a bit. for the sake of letting it different they changed the name of the SoC. both of them have the same set of hardware inside that chip just that redmi one is OCed.
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kkn13 #49
Oct 5, 2014 at 12:17 PM
my friends redmi is giving him loads of trouble,he flashed cyanogenmod to see if it improves
SaiyanGoku
Oct 5, 2014 at 8:20 PM
my friends redmi is giving him loads of trouble,he flashed cyanogenmod to see if it improves
exactly what kinds of trouble? and MIUI ROM version which he was on?

quoting myself here *www.digit.in/forum/mobiles-tablets...iscussion-thread-post2164878.html#post2164878

Played Dead Trigger for two hours straight last night. Phone reaching 42* C isn't an overheating issue.
same happens while playing on my Optimus G. it even reaches 45* C.

*www.digit.in/forum/mobiles-tablets...iscussion-thread-post2164938.html#post2164938

Haven't checked free ram on boot recently but, free ram on idle is ~430 MB now. ROM version 43 (global one, flashed from recovery).
kamikaz
kamikaz #51
Oct 5, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Search a bit. for the sake of letting it different they changed the name of the SoC. both of them have the same set of hardware inside that chip just that redmi one is OCed.
theres a teardown on miui forum ,where it shows 8228, i dont know if its just OCed 8226, but qualcomm lists 8228 and their speclist displays the single core speed as 1.6ghz,just coz it heats up doesnt mean its due to overclocking, there could be a lot of other problems, from what i have read and seen in the forums , the new update has resolved the heat issue (it was due to the cpu governor ,i think ;leading to the cpu being operated at higher frequencies than necessary)
Need Tips for fixing Overheating & battery drain and upgrade ? - Page2 - Redmi 1S - MIUI Official Forum
and third party apps arent exactly correct too, for mi3 cpuz and all showed it having SD801
So if you are into research make sure you are doing it at the right places
ithehappy
ithehappy #52
Oct 5, 2014 at 11:55 PM
Moto E undoubtedly, I don't see how you could compare those two devices!
ankush28
ankush28 #53
Oct 6, 2014 at 12:47 AM
Get redmi 1s and flash stock android/CM11. miui sucks heavily on redmi. (Personal opinion)
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kkn13 #54
Oct 6, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Get redmi 1s and flash stock android/CM11. miui sucks heavily on redmi. (Personal opinion)

even CM11 is bad on redmi,my friend went back to MIUI which is still better
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Minion #55
Oct 6, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Zenfone 5 dosen't have ram and crashes issues like Redmi does. So definitely you can't compare Redmi with Zenfone 5.

RAM and Crashing issues can be easily solved by installing their latest update.Zenphone cost 10k while Redmi cost 6k consider that too.