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Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 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 G4 Play (Dual XT1600) 05Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Motorola Moto G4 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)

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Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600) vs Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+294 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core116%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (20GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.2"24%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP185%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+4000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
 
ModelMoto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1600 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th GenLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/201610/24/2019
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
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 G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/2600 (Bands 5,7,28)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 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

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 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 sizefeature not registered1.25µm 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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 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 sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired 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 G4 Play (Dual XT1600)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: Black
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1600)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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