Asus ZenFone Max Shot vs Motorola Moto G8 Play: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max Shot vs Motorola Moto G8 Play. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone Max ShotAsus ZenFone Max ShotBrazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
Motorola Moto G8 PlayMotorola Moto G8 PlayAmerica · 2GB · 32GB · XT2015-2
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone Max Shot
Asus ZenFone Max Shot
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
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Motorola Moto G8 Play
Motorola Moto G8 Play
America · 2GB · 32GB · XT2015-2
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score 5.1Design & Materials 4.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.6
10 reviews
7.7
20 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Shot vs Motorola Moto G8 Play

Specs Asus ZenFone Max Shot prices Asus ZenFone Max Shot
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B 		stores to buy Motorola Moto G8 Play Motorola Moto G8 Play
America · 2GB · 32GB · XT2015-2
Inches 6.26" 6.2"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 80% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.2 mm
159.2 mm
8.4 mm 		75.4 mm
157.6 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 165 g 183 g
Micro SnapD. SiP 1
Octa-Core 		Helio P70
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 75.208
v? 		135.000
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Motorola
Aliases ZB634KL --

Release Date
Release date March 2019,
5 years ago 		October 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Brazil America

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max Shot
Motorola Moto G8 Play
Asus ZenFone Max Shot
Motorola Moto G8 Play
Size
76.2 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 157.6 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 183 g
Usable surface 80 % 80 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver

Red
Black

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.26" 6.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		HD+
720 x 1540 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 274 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.0
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
8.1
Is it comfortable?
7.6
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.4
6.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 MediaTek Helio P70 (MT6771V)
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1800 MHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-G72 MP3

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
75.208
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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135.000
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.8
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.1
7.7
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
--
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx --
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
5.5
Quality of selfies
6.8
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.9
7.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • SUPL
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
8.2
Quality of the GPS
8.0
7.6
And the WiFi?
7.2
8.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 30%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 44%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 12%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
20 reviews
Prices
From $ 313 --
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