Motorola Moto G8
#2458
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G8
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
73.178.5
Camera
63.138.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.127.1
Build
67.980.4
Connectivity
52.165.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.846.0
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G8 features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic has a smaller 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G8 is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the RedMagic utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Moto G8 offering a 16 MP rear camera compared to the RedMagic's 24 MP, although both have 8 MP front cameras.
- The Moto G8 has a 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging, while the RedMagic has a slightly smaller 3800 mAh battery but supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Moto G8 upgradable to Android 11, while the RedMagic operates on an older version, Android 8.1.
- Build quality favors the RedMagic with its aluminum back and frame, compared to the Moto G8's plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G8
ZTE nubia RedMagic
General
Release Date
2020, March 05
2018
Announced
2020, March 05
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
Display
Size
6.4"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6125 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 (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.3 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.35 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
188.3 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass