Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
Motorola Moto G6 PlusMotorola Moto G6 PlusInternational · 4GB · 64GB · XT1926-5
Motorola Moto G8 PlusMotorola Moto G8 PlusGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G6 Plus
Motorola Moto G6 Plus
International · 4GB · 64GB · XT1926-5
View datasheet
vs
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB
View datasheet
vs

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
82 reviews
7.8
44 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus

Specs where to buy Motorola Moto G6 Plus Motorola Moto G6 Plus
International · 4GB · 64GB · XT1926-5 		Motorola Moto G8 Plus prices Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.9" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 74% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.5 mm
160.0 mm
8.0 mm 		75.8 mm
158.4 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 167 g 188 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 92.100
v7 		143.000
v7
Battery 3200 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Motorola Motorola
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date April 2018,
8 years ago 		October 2019,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G6 Plus
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola Moto G6 Plus
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Size
75.5 mm • 160.0 mm • 8.0 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 158.4 mm • 9.1 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
Weight 167 g 188 g
Usable surface 74 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue
Silver
Blue
Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 6.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 409 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.3
Is it comfortable?
8.3
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.0
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
92.100
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
See more details
143.000
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
See more details

Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
7.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
6.6
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 48 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
16 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Pixel size
--
2.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
6.9
Quality of selfies
7.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
7.9
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

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

 0.445 W/Kg on head
1.407 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 -- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.3
8.4
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
See more details
4000 mAh
See more details
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 57%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 8 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 8 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 31%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 43%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 48%
    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?
  • 16%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
82 reviews
44 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable

Others

Common comparisons