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Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) 05Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)

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 G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) vs Mi 8 (64GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2248 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+402 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.21"13%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3400 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.

23 Common items in both devices
64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
ModelMoto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 XT1644, Moto G Plus 4th generation小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper
Country or region availableUSA(Europe)
USA, (Europe)
(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date5/17/20166/1/2018
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2248 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered600nits[typ]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (USA)CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUSA version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
USA version:
LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
India version:
LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.3µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• MIUI 9.5
• Always-On Display
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)Xiaomi Mi 8 (64GB)
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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