Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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

11/16/2019 3:46 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Motorola Charm (MB502) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Motorola Charm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)	vs	30 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+32GB (20GB available)136 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+271 PPI90% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.2"121% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1170 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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Model	Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model names	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502	Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	8/5/2010	10/24/2019
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)	75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117° 2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	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
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1170 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	334 hours (13.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC • Java framework	• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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