Motorola Moto G8 Plus
#3171
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
#2925Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
47.949.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.159.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G8 Plus features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a slightly smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G8 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the Mi Mix 2 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835.
- The camera setup on the Moto G8 Plus includes a 48 MP main sensor, offering higher resolution than the Mi Mix 2's 12 MP rear camera, which benefits from optical image stabilization.
- The Moto G8 Plus has a 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3400 mAh battery of the Mi Mix 2, providing longer usage time.
- For software, the Moto G8 Plus runs Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 10, while the Mi Mix 2 launched with Android 7.1 and has a planned upgrade to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Moto G8 Plus using a glass front and plastic back, while the Mi Mix 2 features a more premium ceramic back and aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
General
Release Date
2019, October 28
2017
Announced
2019, October 24
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Display
Size
6.3"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Front Camera
25 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
151.8 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm (5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
Weight
188 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, ceramic frame - 128/8 GB model
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, Dark Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 7.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No