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Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Play vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) 10Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X
6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) vs Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1480 pixels
+6.2"3%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP9%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+10W29%
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.
vs7.75W
+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
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
184 grams (6.44 ounces)vs+177 grams (6.2 ounces)4%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
271 PPIvs+274 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices
32GB (20GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
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ModelMoto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015Galaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesIsraelMoroccoPakistan
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/24/20196/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI274 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
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
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
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)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
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, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)
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