Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Redmi Note 8

The Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) 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 Power leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 8 is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).

The Motorola Moto G8 Power edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 21
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 197g

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Moto G8 Power scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power 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 Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (60/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Power: The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power Redmi Note 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457 329457
Geekbench Single 321 321
Geekbench Multi 1128 1128
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2300 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 16 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 9
NFC no no
Dimensions 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 197 g 190 g
Launch price $180
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
32/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100
329457 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Price unknown
Redmi Note 8
$180
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 Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (43/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (60/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Redmi Note 8?

The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power over the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.