Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Oppo A5 (2020)
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Oppo A5 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A5 (2020) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Oppo A5 (2020)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A5 (2020) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Oppo A5 (2020), the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Oppo A5 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 163.6×75.4×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Oppo A5 (2020)
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A5 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A5 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Oppo A5 (2020), 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, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (57/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (2020) (40/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A5 (2020) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Oppo A5 (2020) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Oppo A5 (2020) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Oppo A5 (2020)?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Oppo A5 (2020)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A5 (2020) (66/100 vs 22/100).