Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs OnePlus Nord 2T

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $270 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 28/100 vs 18/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 91
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g
  • Cheaper: $270 vs $380

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 10 points higher (28/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Plus OnePlus Nord 2T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Price $270 $380
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
36
camera
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
$270
OnePlus Nord 2T
$380

Price difference: $110. Motorola Moto G8 Plus is cheaper by $110.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.