Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Realme 5i

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Realme 5i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
Value for money
Realme 5i
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • 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 48/100)
What makes Realme 5i 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 Realme 5i, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i leads (43/100 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 Realme 5i (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Realme 5i (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Plus Realme 5i
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 10W
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm
Weight 188 g 195 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
329457 AnTuTu
Realme 5i Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100
329457 AnTuTu

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 Realme 5i (57/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Realme 5i (40/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 5i 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 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Realme 5i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 5i — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.