Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.