Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Moto G (2023)

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 31/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 477,542); the Google Pixel 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 187g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Google Pixel 8 scores 19 points higher (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Motorola Moto G (2023)
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 1443431 477542
Geekbench Single 1722 746
Geekbench Multi 4458 1816
Display 6.2" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 15W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 187 g 189 g
Price $699 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
31/100 -202.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 202.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150

Price difference: $549. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $549.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.