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Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G8

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 X Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) 20Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.4"
IPS

720x1560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) vs Moto G8} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G8
+64GB (54GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19%
Thinner
vs8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels85%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+401 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
202 grams (7.07 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)7%
Lighter
5.5"vs+6.4"16%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 8MP13%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2691 mAhvs+4000 mAh49%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
 
ModeliPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Other model namesiPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)Lenovo Moto G8 XT2045-1, Motorola Rav
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/20173/5/2020
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)75.8 x 161.27 millimeters (2.98 x 6.35 in)
Weight202 grams (7.07 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1560 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
System versioniOS 11Android 10
Firmware updateiOS 16feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Chipset64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (3-Core)Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1863 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1905 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
(triple camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length32mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2691 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Colors: White Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue
• Silicone case included
• HD+ Max Vision display
• Moto Actions
• AI camera

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)Moto G8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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