Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Oppo A72
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Oppo A72 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A72 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Oppo A72
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Oppo A72 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Oppo A72, the Oppo A72 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A72 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Oppo A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 10.0; ColorOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Oppo A72
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A72
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Oppo A72, 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 Oppo A72 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A72 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Oppo A72?
The Oppo A72 edges out the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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 Oppo A72?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Oppo A72 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Oppo A72?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Oppo A72?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A72 (43/100 vs 22/100).