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Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Pro vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB) 30Points
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Huawei P40 Pro X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)

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P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)} 30 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB) vs Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (107GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1200x2640 pixels189%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+441 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+6.58"6%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
+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
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+40W3 times
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)14%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+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

16 Common items in both devices
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
 
ModelP40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model namesHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-AN00Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region availableChina
China
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandHuaweiMotorola
Release date4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/202010/24/2019
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.58" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x2640 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 496356 (v8)
Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not 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-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
50.5 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution8700x5800 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.28" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2.44µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White
• EMUI 10.1
• 90Hz and HDR10 display
• Leica optics on back camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast wireless charging 27W
• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 128GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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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