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OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB) 31Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare OnePlus 9 X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)

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!

9 (LE2111 256GB)} 31 Advantages OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB) vs Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+402 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+6.55"6%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 50MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+65W6 times
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.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
 
ModelOnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model namesOnePlus 9 5G LE2111 (India), BBK LemonadeLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandOnePlusMotorola
Release date3/26/2021, Announced: 3/23/202110/24/2019
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 160 millimeters (2.91 x 6.3 in)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI271 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOxygenOS 12 / 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (11, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (11, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.43" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 9 (LE2111 256GB)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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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