Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Realme 5s
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Realme 5s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Realme 5s
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme 5s 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 5s, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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 5s (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Realme 5s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 5s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Realme 5s, 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 Realme 5s (57/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 5s 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 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Realme 5s?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Realme 5s 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 Realme 5s?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 5s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Realme 5s?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Realme 5s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 5s (43/100 vs 22/100).