Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 8 vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2021 8:22 AM, updated: 10/24/2021 4:20 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Realme 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)

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!

15 Advantages Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (104GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.4"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP5 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/video only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+30W100% 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)30% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)54% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+534 PPI30% 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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	Realme 8 RMX3085 (128GB + 6GB RAM) NFC	Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, Colombia, India
Brand	Realme	Motorola
Release date	3/24/2021	9/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Cyber black, Punk black, Cyber silver • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered