Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Nokia XR30

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR30 leads — 46/100 vs 34/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457).

The Nokia XR30 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
Value for money
Nokia XR30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Nokia XR30, the Nokia XR30 scores 12 points higher (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (37/100 vs 22/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR30: The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Plus Nokia XR30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 329457 592015
Geekbench Single 321 905
Geekbench Multi 1128 2003
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera
Nokia XR30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Nokia XR30
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nokia XR30
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Nokia XR30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100 +44.3%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR30 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (46/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (37/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia XR30 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Nokia XR30?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Nokia XR30?

The Nokia XR30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Nokia XR30?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR30 is a better fit for everyday use.