Motorola Moto G Fast vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 8 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Redmi Note 8
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Redmi Note 8, the Redmi Note 8 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Motorola Moto G Fast are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Fast | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Fast
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Motorola Moto G Fast are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (33/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G Fast by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Redmi Note 8?
The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Redmi Note 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 8 (33/100 vs 15/100).