Confused which smartphone you should buy: Xiaomi Redmi 2 or Moto E Gen 2? To help you make an informed choice we did the Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Moto E Gen 2 detailed comparison for you:

The smartphone market has seen the entry of various brands and models in the recent past. Both Motorola and Xiaomi have launched some attractive devices leaving the customer spoiled for choice.

The Redmi 2, successor to Xiaomi's hugely popular Redmi 1S, has got the same basic specifications with some minor modifications. The new device has got a slightly larger battery and a better secondary camera.

Xiaomi has also redesigned the shell to make the Redmi 2 thinner and lighter; just 133g. Xiaomi has packeed 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 4.7' 720p screen, and 8MP rear camera. The front camera is of 2MP, and the battery is 2200mAh

On the other hand, Motorola's second generation of the Moto E, has a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, similar to Redmi 2. It houses1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, expandable to 32GB. The Moto E is powered by a 2390mAh battery.

At a glance

Xiaomi Redmi 2

Aesthetically pleasing and lightweight

Better front camera than Moto E

MIUI 6 feels great to use

Prone to heating, battery life could be an issue down the line

Moto E 2nd Gen

Battery makes it comfortably through the day

Display is sub-par

Both phones sell for Rs 6,999