Motorola Moto G 5G Plus37.2
Motorola Moto G8 Plus35

Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus – Detailed Smartphone Comparison

Overall Score and Overview

Display

6.7" 1080x2520 pixels

Camera

48MP

Hardware

4-8GB RAM Snapdragon 765 5G

Battery

5000mAh 20W

Display

6.3" 1080x2280 pixels

Camera

48MP

Hardware

4GB RAM Snapdragon 665

Battery

4000mAh 15W

Comparison Winner
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
with a lead of 2.2 points
If you're choosing between Motorola Moto G 5G Plus and Motorola Moto G8 Plus, choose Motorola Moto G 5G Plus for better overall specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which phone has a better camera, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus offers a significantly better camera system than the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus. It excels in superior main camera, better video recording, more camera features.

Which display is better for everyday use?

The Motorola Moto G 5G Plus offers a better display experience with 6.7" and 1080x2520 pixels.

Which phone performs better in daily tasks?

The Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has better performance with 4-8GB RAM RAM and Snapdragon 765 5G.

Which phone has better battery life and charging?

The Motorola Moto G 5G Plus offers better battery performance with 5000mAh and 20W.

Basic Information
Device Name
Motorola Moto G 5G PlusMotorola Moto G8 Plus
Brand
MotorolaMotorola
Operating System
Android 10Android 9.0, up to Android 10
Release Date
July 8, 2020October 28, 2019
Price
About 260 EURAbout 270 EUR
Body
Dimensions
168.3 x 74 x 9.7 mm (6.63 x 2.91 x 0.38 in)158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight
207 g (7.30 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Display Type
IPS LCD, HDR10IPS LCD
Display Size
6.7 inches, 104.9 cm26.3 inches, 99.1 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels1080 x 2280 pixels
Refresh Rate
90HzUnknown
Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Pixel Density
409 ppi400 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio
~84.2%~82.5%
Aspect Ratio
21:919:9
Protection
UnknownUnknown
Main Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
5 MP, (macro), AF
2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)
5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDRLaser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (normal), 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
FeaturesHDRHDR
Video
1080p@30fps1080p@30/120fps
Hardware
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm)Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620Adreno 610
RAM
4-8GB RAM4GB RAM
Storage
64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC64GB storage, microSDXC
Performance Tests
AnTuTu v8
299926168699
GeekBench v5.1
18981385
GeekBench v4.4
Unknown5641
Battery
Capacity
5000mAh4000mAh
Charging
20W wired15W wired
Battery life
Endurance rating 114h (old)Endurance rating 87h (old)
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSAUnknown
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
Sound
Loudspeaker
YesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
YesYes
Communications
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
YesYes (market dependent)
Radio
FM radioFM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Specifications are sourced from official Motorola website and benchmark results from AnTuTu, DxOMark and Geekbench.
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