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Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Huawei Watch 2 (2018)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Huawei Watch 2 (2018) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Watch 2 (2018) X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) 23Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.2"
AMOLED

390x390

N/A
768MB
RAM

Quad-core

420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)

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Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)} 23 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Watch 2 (2018)} 10 Advantages Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)39%
Thinner
vs12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x390 pixels
+6.3"4 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)159%
More apps available to download and use
vs1350000 apps (Google Play Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs420 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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+57 grams (2 ounces)2 times
Lighter
LTPS IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
400 PPIvs+460 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
 
ModelMoto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Watch 2 (2018)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola TrinketHuawei Watch2 2018 e-sim, Huawei Leo
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
China
China
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date10/24/20195/1/2018
Depth9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)45 x 48.9 millimeters (1.77 x 1.93 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)57 grams (2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~21.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)390x390 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI460 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid Wear 2.0 (7.1.1 Nougat)
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid Wear 2.1 (8.0 Oreo)
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 MSM8909w (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
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 / Upload600/100 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117°
5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Not supported
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh420 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standby328 hours (13.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink
• Silicone case included
• Dolby sound
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Carbon Black
• Google Assistant
• Workout data report
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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