Motorola recently unveiled the much anticipated Motorola One and Motorola One Power at the IFA 2018 event in Berlin, Germany. At launch, the company claimed that the Motorola One Power will be exclusively available in India. However, Motorola decided to silently launch the One Power as the Motorola P30 Note in China. Though most things remain the same, the key difference is the UI.
Motorola P30 Note Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Moto P30 Note features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2246 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM or 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android Oreo-based ZUI 4.0 out of the box. All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Moto P30 Note sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.
Alternatives
The Motorola P30 Note is available in China at a starting price of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 21,000). Considering the price and specifications, here are some alternatives available in India with better value for money.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone runs on a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. At a starting price of Rs. 10,999, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 gives the most value for your money.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently one of the most popular mid-range smartphones in India. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor found on the Motorola P30 Note. It gets with 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 64GB as a standard storage option. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.
Nokia 6.1 Plus
In case you are looking for an Android One smartphone from a tier one brand with modern design, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is the perfect option. Even the Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch 19:9 FullHD+ display. It is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.
