Vivo recently launched the Y31 5G in India. The Y31 is intended to be a competitor for both the Redmi 15 5G and Motorola G45 5G. Each of these phones is a good option for someone looking for an inexpensive 5G option with robust options. And, as always, people look at the cost, display, battery used, etc. to see which one will suit them best.
The Vivo Y31 5G has a 4GB + 128GB option for 14,999 rupees. A 6GB + 128GB will run you 16,499. The Redmi 15 5G starts at 14,999 rupees for the 6GB + 128GB version, and. It costs 16,999 for the 8GB + 256GB edition. The Motorola G45 5G has an 8GB + 128GB option that is just 12,440. Therefore, in this section, the Motorola has the best value.
The Vivo Y31 5G offers a 6.68 inch HD + LCD screen. It has a resolution of 1608 x 720. The refresh rate is 120hz and brightness is 1000 nits. The Redmi 15 5G also has the largest screen of all the devices, which is a 6.9 inch Full HD + display. So, its resolution is 2340 x 1080 pixels. Its refresh rate is 144Hz and has a peak brightness of 850 nits. The Motorola G45 5G also has a 6.5 inch HD + panel. Its resolution is 720 x 1600 and it also has a refresh rate of 120Hz. So, the Redmi seems to offer a sharper display.
The Vivo Y31 5G has a 5000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging. The battery lasts more than a day on a single charge. The Redmi 15 5G has a massive 7000 mAh battery, it even offers 33W charging as well as 18W reverse function. The Motorola G45 5G includes a 5000 mAh battery with 20W charging. If you compare endurance, and time between charges, and look at battery capacity, the Redmi wins on this one.
The Vivo Y31 5G runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. There should also be clean updates for the Vivo. It implements clean upgrades. The Redmi 15 5G features Android 15 paired with HyperOS 2.0. Customization is prominent. The Motorola G45 5G retains Android 14. Vivo and Redmi feel somewhat fresher.
The Vivo Y31 5G is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. It performs regular tasks well. The Redmi 15 5G utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Gaming is smooth. The Motorola G45 5G uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. The performance is very similar to that of the Redmi.
The Vivo Y31 5G rear camera features a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. There is also a 0.08MP sensor that assists with this ability. The front lens has an 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The Redmi 15 5G has a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture.
The selfie camera is also an 8MP sensor but with an f/2.2 aperture. The Motorola G45 5G is equipped with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. The front camera is 16MP sensor and leads in selfies. All take relatively sharp shots.
Build and Extras
The Vivo Y31 5G weighs a light 217 grams. It feels slim. The Redmi 15 5G adds stereo speakers. The Motorola G45 5G includes Dolby Atmos. All support 5G and biometric unlock.
Go with the Vivo for a balanced combination of performance. Choose Redmi for a big battery. For budget performance Motorola is best.
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