Lenovo launched the refreshed variant of A6000 dubbed the Lenovo A6000 Plus in India earlier this week. Priced at Rs. 7,499, the handset is set to go on sale starting 28th April 2015 exclusively via e-commerce retailer Flipkart. The 4G LTE enabled Lenovo A6000 Plus looks pretty decent on spec-sheet. It will compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G in the Indian market. If you are confused between these three handsets, then check out our detailed comparison to know which is better. Read on to find out how Lenovo A6000 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G compare with each other in terms of specifications, features and price.
Lenovo A6000 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G: Features and Specifications Comparison
| Device/Features | Lenovo A6000 Plus | Xiaomi Redmi 2 | Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G |
| Price | Rs. 7,499 | Rs. 6,999 | Rs. 7,999 |
| Display | 5 inch HD IPS | 4.7 inch HD IPS | 4.5 inch qHD, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels – 294 ppi | 1280 x 720 pixels – 312 ppi | 960 x 540 pixels – 245 ppi |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 | Adreno 302 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| MicroSD | Yes – up to 32 GB | Yes – up to 32 GB | Yes – up to 32 GB |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 2200 mAh | 2390 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP, Auto Focus, LED Flash | 8 MP, Auto Focus, LED Flash BSI sensor | 5 MP, Auto Focus |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 2 MP | 0.3 mega pixel |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | Dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat with Vibe 2.0 UI | Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6 | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Dimensions & Weight | 141 x 70 x 8.2 mm, 128 grams | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm, 133 grams | 129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm, 145 grams |
Processor & RAM
All the three handsets are powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. Lenovo A6000 Plus packs a larger 2 GB of RAM as compared to 1 GB RAM on the other two handsets.
Display
A6000 Plus features a 5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and 294 ppi pixel density. Redmi 2 and Moto E (Gen 2) 4G sport 4.7 inch HD IPS (1280 x 720 pixels, 312 ppi) display and 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixel, 245 ppi) display respectively.
Operating System
The Lenovo A6000 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi 2 run Android 4.4 KitKat operating system wrapped under Vibe 2.0 UI and MIUI 6 respectively. The Moto E (Gen 2) 4G runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
Camera
A6000 Plus and Redmi 2 sport an 8 mega pixel auto focus primary camera with LED flash and a 2 mega pixel front facing camera. Moto E (2015) 4G lags behind in camera department. It comes with a 5 mega pixel rear camera and a 0.3 mega pixel front facing camera. Moto E (Gen 2) 4G also misses out rear camera LED flash.
Storage
Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Moto E (Gen 2) 4G house 8 GB of inbuilt storage while A6000 Plus comes with 16 GB of inbuilt storage. All the three handsets feature microSD card slot for further expandability (up to 32 GB).
Battery & Connectivity
Moto E (Gen 2) 4G is backed up by a 2390 mAh battery followed by A6000 Plus with 2300 mAh battery and lastly the Redmi 2 with 2200 mAh battery.
All the three phones offer support for Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth as connectivity options.
Dimensions & Weight
The Lenovo A6000 Plus is lightest and sleekest with 128 grams weight and 8.2 mm thickness. Redmi 2 weighs 133 grams and measures 9.4 mm in thickness. Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G is quite bulky with 145 grams of weight and 12.3 mm thickness.
Additional Features
The Moto E 2nd Gen 4G boasts of its water resistant coating which protects the handset against water splashes.
Price
A6000 Plus is priced at Rs. 7,499 and will go on sale on April 28 through flash sales exclusively on Flipkart. Moto E (2015) 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 2 retail at Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 6,999 respectively.
Verdict
The Lenovo A6000 Plus is priced in the middle of its other two rivals and does not fail to impress us on any front. Besides some identical specs, the A6000 Plus packs a larger display, more RAM and more inbuilt memory as compared to its competitors. The A6000 Plus is also the lightest and sleekest among the three compared.
Which handset among Lenovo A6000 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G do you think is better? Share your views with us in comments below.
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