Realme 8 (128GB/8GB) vs Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 8 vs Motorola Moto Z4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2021 8:25 AM, updated: 10/24/2021 4:20 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X Realme 8 (128GB/8GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) Compare Realme 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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12 Advantages Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP58% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 48MP
+1/1.73" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5000 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 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	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

6.4"

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Other model names	Realme 8 RMX3085 (128GB + 8GB RAM) NFC	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Realme	Motorola
Release date	3/24/2021	6/6/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
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	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2" 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: 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	418 hours (17.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
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: 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: Flash Grey, Frost White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 8 (128GB/8GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered