Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) vs Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Motorola Nexus 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 8/12/2020 8:14 AM

Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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!

20 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)88% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (26GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+6.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5.96"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3220 mAh
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)2% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
400 PPI	vs	+493 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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Model	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket	Google Nexus 6 XT1103, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/24/2019	11/12/2014
Depth	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.96" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	493 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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	600/100 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/6" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3220 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	328 hours (13.7 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103 32GB)
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