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Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G2 4G vs Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite X Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

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Moto G2 4G (XT1072)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) vs Moto G8 Power Lite} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)168%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)20%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.5"30%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 16MP + 2MP + 2MP149%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAhvs+5000 mAh109%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+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
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
 
ModelMoto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Other model namesMoto G 4G 2015 XT1072 (4G LTE) Single-SIMLenovo Moto G8 Power Lite XT2055
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/20154/1/2020
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)75.76 x 164.94 millimeters (2.98 x 6.49 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41.75um
2MP macro f/2.41.75um
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2390 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered840 hours (35 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation
โ€ข 2 back covers
โ€ข Colors: Royal Blue, Arctic Blue
โ€ข Moto Experiences

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G2 4G (XT1072)Moto G8 Power Lite
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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