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Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E6 Play 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 Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2) 03Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Motorola Moto E6 Play X
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!

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2) vs Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+293 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core81%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.2"13%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP78%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+10W100%
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.
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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

31 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
 
ModelMoto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E6 Play XT2029 Single-simLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date10/24/201910/24/2019
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 146.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.77 in)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)293 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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 / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Turquoise Blue, Anthracite
• 18:9 display (Max Vision HD+)
• Silicone case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E6 Play (XT2029-2)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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