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Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Play vs LG K8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8+ (2018) X Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) 14Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)} 6 Advantages LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (20GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+6.2"24%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP185%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
184 grams (6.44 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)31%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
271 PPIvs+294 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
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ModelMoto G8 Play (XT2015-2)K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015U.S. Cellular LG K8 Plus LMX210ULM, LM-X210ULM, LG K8 2018
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date10/24/20195/1/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)71.882 x 144.78 millimeters (2.83 x 5.7 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-45F1F
Battery capacity4000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered395 hours (16.5 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
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 onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Urban Titan
• HAC M4/T3
• HD Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)LG K8+ 2018 (X210ULM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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