Motorola Moto G Pro
#1544
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
#1694Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Pro
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance
78.273.0
Camera
66.166.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
74.583.7
Connectivity
66.367.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
57.255.9
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Mystic indigo
Dark Blue, Dark Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.59 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass