Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2017 8:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)

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10 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)141% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP98% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
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Model	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-L14	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus XT1681G (32GB +2GB RAM), Motorola Potter
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
Brand	Huawei	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered