Motorola Moto G8 vs Motorola Moto G8 Power
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G8 Power leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Moto G8 Power
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better camera (21/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Motorola Moto G8 Power, the Motorola Moto G8 Power scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power is a bit better (21/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Motorola Moto G8 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2300 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2300
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Motorola Moto G8 Power, 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 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (57/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power is a bit better (21/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power edges out the Motorola Moto G8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Moto G8 Power — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power leads on camera score (21/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Motorola Moto G8 Power?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Moto G8 Power (43/100 vs 22/100).