Motorola Moto G535
Motorola Moto G835

Motorola Moto G5 vs Motorola Moto G8 – Detailed Smartphone Comparison

Overall Score and Overview

Display

5.0" 1080x1920 pixels

Camera

13MP

Hardware

2/3GB RAM Snapdragon 430

Battery

2800mAh 10W

Display

6.4" 720x1560 pixels

Camera

16MP

Hardware

4GB RAM Snapdragon 665

Battery

4000mAh 10W

Draw
Both phones are evenly matched

Frequently Asked Questions

Which phone has a better camera, Motorola Moto G5 or Motorola Moto G8?

The Motorola Moto G8 offers a significantly better camera system than the Motorola Moto G5. Being 3 years newer, it benefits from more advanced image processing technology and excels in superior main camera, better video recording, more camera features. The technological advancement over this period results in notably improved photo and video quality.

Which display is better for everyday use?

Both phones offer similar display quality and features.

Which phone performs better in daily tasks?

The Motorola Moto G8 has better performance with 4GB RAM RAM and Snapdragon 665.

Which phone has better battery life and charging?

The Motorola Moto G8 offers better battery performance with 4000mAh and 10W.

Basic Information
Device Name
Motorola Moto G5Motorola Moto G8
Brand
MotorolaMotorola
Operating System
Android 7.0, up to Android 8.1Android 10, up to Android 11
Release Date
March 1, 2017March 5, 2020
Price
About 150 EURAbout 230 EUR
Body
Dimensions
144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)161.3 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.35 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)188.3 g (6.63 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Display Type
IPS LCDIPS LCD
Display Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm26.4 inches, 100.5 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Refresh Rate
UnknownUnknown
Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Pixel Density
441 ppi268 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio
~65.4%~82.2%
Aspect Ratio
16:95:9
Protection
Scratch-resistant glassUnknown
Main Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panoramaLaser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
FeaturesUnknownHDR
Video
Unknown1080p@30fps
Hardware
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 505Adreno 610
RAM
2/3GB RAM4GB RAM
Storage
16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC64GB storage, microSDXC
Performance Tests
GeekBench v4.4
2580Unknown
Battery
Capacity
2800mAh4000mAh
Charging
10W wired10W wired
Battery life
UnknownUnknown
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 401, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
5G bands
UnknownUnknown
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsHSPA, LTE
Sound
Loudspeaker
YesYes
3.5mm jack
YesYes
Communications
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
NoNo
Radio
FM radioFM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

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