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Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Play vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) 04Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
37Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)

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 G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)} 37 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+512GB (458GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1520 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
271 PPIvs+490 PPI81%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.7"8%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 10.5MP31%
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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 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+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5050 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+30W2 times
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
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ModelMoto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015Google Pixel 8 Pro GE9DP (Ultra Wideband)
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date10/24/201910/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
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 G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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 onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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