Moto C Plus vs Moto C: What’s different and which one should you consider?
Moto C Plus will cost you more in comparison to Moto C. Moto C PLus is priced at Rs 6,999 compared to the Rs 5,999 price of Moto C. But is it worth paying more for the Moto C Plus model, and which one should a user pick?
We answer in our comparison.
Moto C Plus has been launched in India at a price of Rs 6,999 and here’s a look at the difference between this and the Moto C smartphone.
After launching a new Moto C model, Motorola isn’t ready to slow down anytime soon and has hit the market with one more choice in the budget segment: Moto C Plus . In terms of specs, many of them are similar on the Moto C Plus and Moto C; display size, processor, front camera, internal storage, and microSD card support. There are some major differences though, including screen resolution, RAM, cameras, and the battery.
Of course, Moto C Plus will cost you more in comparison to Moto C, Rs 6,999 to Rs 5,999. But is it worth paying more for the Plus model, and which one should you get? Let’s take a closer look to figure out which of the two is worth your money.
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Moto C and C Plus both look similar, and sport a plastic body. They don’t have full metal bodies, unlike the new Moto G and Moto E devices. Still, the Moto C devices don’t look cheap and yes, they feature the new design from Motorola. Both Moto C Plus and Moto C come with a similar large circular camera cutting on the rear, accompanied with the signature “M” logo beneath. There is no fingerprint sensor on the Moto C smartphones.
Moto C Plus has a 5-inch screen with 1280×720 pixels, and the Moto C has a 5-inch display with 854 x 480 pixels. With Moto C Plus, you get a much better display. It means everything from apps to games to the websites you browser will look brighter and sharper on the bigger smartphone.
Moto C Plus vs Moto C Processor, battery
In terms of hardware, Moto C Plus has a 1.3GHz MediaTek chipset and comes with 2GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the Moto C has a 1.1GHz MediaTek processor and 1GB RAM. Moto C Plus, even though it has the same chipset as the Moto C, offers greater RAM which is an important differentiating point. The Moto C Plus will be faster, deliver more efficient performance than the Moto C.
In terms of storage, both come with 16GB of internal storage. The Moto C devices also feature a microSD card slot, meaning the memory can be expanded and this has three separate slots for the two SIMs as well as microSD card.
There’s a bigger battery in the Moto C Plus model. A 4,000mAh battery powers the Plus phone, while the Moto C relies on a smaller 2,350mAh battery. This is an important difference between the two devices. Again, this factor again works in favor of the Moto C Plus. It’s worth noting that both smartphones offer removable batteries.
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Moto C Plus is only available on Flipkart, while Moto C is also available offline.
Moto C Plus vs Moto C Cameras
Out of the two devices, the Moto C Plus has the most capable cameras. Moto C Plus gets an 8-megapixel rear-facing shooter with a f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, autofocus and 720p video recording , while the Moto C settles for a 5-megapixel shooter with fixed focus lens, but it comes with LED flash and 720p video recording. Both smartphones feature a 2-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling.
Both smartphones run on Google’s latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Plus, they also get a slew of extra Motorola-made apps. So yes, from a software perspective the experience on both phones should be identical.
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Moto C Plus comes with a bigger 4000 mAh battery.
Moto C Plus vs Moto C Price and availability
Moto C Plus is priced at Rs 6,999, and will be made exclusively on Flipkart, starting June 20. Meanwhile, Moto is available for Rs 5999. However, unlike Moto C Plus which is exclusive to Flipkart, users can walk into any retail store to purchase the Moto C, which is an advantage.
Moto C Plus vs Moto C Which one to pick?
If you are looking to buy your first smartphone, the one that’ll fit into your budget, but still has a fairly decent performance, you want Moto C. If you want an Android smartphone with a long-lasting battery, Moto C Plus is the option to consider. Still, in my opinion, Moto C Plus is a better option over the Moto C. For Rs 1000 extra, you’ll get a HD resolution display, better rear camera, and a much larger battery capacity. Frankly the battery bit is the only convincing one should need when considering the Moto C Plus.
Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at indianexpress.com who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin.
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