Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Motorola Moto G Power

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

4/3/2020 7:43 AM, updated: 4/20/2021 11:41 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G Power X Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Motorola Moto G Power Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2300

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G Power

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola Moto G Power
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.63 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2300 pixels127% Higher resolution screen
271 PPI	vs	+397 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.4"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP14% Higher resolution main camera
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) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% 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 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+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

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
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Model	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015	Lenovo Moto G Power XT2041DL
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/24/2019	4/1/2020
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.63 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)	75.84 x 159.85 millimeters (2.99 x 6.29 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x2300 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	271 PPI	397 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117° 2MP depth f/2.21.75µm	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Smoke Black • Dolby sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)	Moto G Power
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered