Motorola Moto G Stylus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus

The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 18/100 vs 15/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Stylus doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G Stylus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 12
Design 60
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 91
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus better?

  • Overall rating 15/100
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 3 points higher (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Moto G Stylus are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus (91/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G Stylus: The Motorola Moto G Stylus is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2300 1080x2280
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 10W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no yes
Dimensions 158.6×75.8×9.2 mm 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g 188 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
15/100
329457 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
18/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G Stylus
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
$270
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Moto G Stylus are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus or the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G Stylus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 18/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.