Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-01)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Motorola Moto X4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 7:20 PM, updated: 9/7/2020 10:36 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X4 X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-01) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

13 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (49GB available)188% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (17GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.3"21% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP
+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" 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) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)15% Lighter
9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
400 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage 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

30 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
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Model	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket	Lenovo Moto X4 XT1900 32GB, Moto X4 Single-Chip (2017)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/24/2019	10/1/2017
Depth	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)	73.4 x 148.35 millimeters (2.89 x 5.84 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water 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)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (17GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
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	600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO RevA UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	328 hours (13.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
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: Super Black, Sterling Blue, Silver • Android One • 3D glass back panel • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Moto X4 (XT1900-01)
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