📱 Model features |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Model | Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | 8z |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-2 | Asus Zenfone 8z ZS590KS |
| Country or region available |  
(Europe), (Global, International) | 
India |
| Brand | Motorola | Asus |
| Release date | 9/7/2020 | 5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021 |
| Depth | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in) | 68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in) |
| Weight | 223 grams (7.81 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | ZenUI 8 / 9 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 253105 (v8)
Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9)
Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.81" inches | 5.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 446 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 | 700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/100 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macrof/2.2
2MP depthf/2.2 | (dual camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawidef/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.73" inches | 1/1.73" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@120fps
1080p@240fps
720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 29mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.93" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz |
| 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 |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6/6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold
- Silicone case included
- Google Assistant
- TurboPower | - Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-2) | Asus 8z |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body) | feature not registered |