Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Redmi Note 8
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Redmi Note 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (57/100 vs 43/100).