Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface Pro vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 6/25/2022 10:06 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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6 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	vs	28 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+128GB (83GB available)69% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+10.6"68% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+5087 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)81% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB DDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
907 grams (31.75 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)4 times Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)43% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
208 PPI	vs	+400 PPI92% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP74 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 25MP26 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
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

14 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Microsoft	Motorola
Release date	2/9/2013	10/24/2019
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight	907 grams (31.75 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	10.6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System version	Windows 8 Pro	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Windows 8.1 Pro	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 4753 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory	4GB DDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (83GB available) SSD	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
USB	USB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5087 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	328 hours (13.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard	• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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