Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Power
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola Moto G8 Power
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 21/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (40/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Motorola Moto G8 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1080x2300 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 10.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2300
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Motorola Moto G8 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (40/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G8 Power by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Moto G8 Power (43/100 vs 22/100).