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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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).
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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, 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 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (40/100 vs 15/100).