Motorola Moto G Pro
#2886
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
#3171Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Pro
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.859.1
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Pro features a slightly larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.3-inch display of the Moto G8 Plus, with similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- Both phones utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, ensuring comparable performance, but the Moto G Pro offers double the storage capacity at 128GB versus 64GB in the G8 Plus.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 48 MP main sensor; however, the G8 Plus includes a 5 MP depth sensor, while the G Pro has a dedicated macro camera.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery with 15W charging and run on Android software, with the G Pro starting on Android 10 and the G8 Plus on Android 9, upgradable to Android 10.
- In terms of build quality, the G Pro has an aluminum frame, while the G8 Plus uses a plastic frame, making the G Pro slightly heavier at 192g compared to the G8 Plus's 188g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Pro
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
General
Release Date
2020, May 26
2019, October 28
Announced
2020, May 26
2019, October 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2300 pixels (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
25 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.6 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight
192 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic indigo
Dark Blue, Dark Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes