Motorola Moto G8 vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus

The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G8 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 56
Value for money
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 22
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Motorola Moto G8 Plus, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (40/100 vs 15/100). 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 Motorola Moto G8 (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G8: The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1560 1080x2280
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 10W 15W
Main camera 16 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 16 MP
Front camera 8 MP 25 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no yes
Dimensions 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
34/100
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 Motorola Moto G8 (57/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (40/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus edges out the Motorola Moto G8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus — 34/100.

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

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

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