Motorola Moto G8 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.4", 1560 x 720
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 10
Storage
64 GB
RAM
4 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Battery
4000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto G8
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 161.27 mm Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Width 75.8 mm Better than 84 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.95 mm Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 188.3 g Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Neon blue | Pearl white
Protection P2i (liquid repellent coating)
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

Design of Motorola Moto G8 has dimensions of 161.27 mm × 75.8 mm × 8.95 mm and weight of 188.3 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto G8
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.4" Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1560 x 720 pixels Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD+
Pixel Density 269 ppi Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Aspect Ratio 19:9
Display Features Moto Display, attentive display, Max Vision display, Peek Display

The screen size reaches 6.4" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto G8 is 1560 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 269 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto G8
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 610

The processor type of the Motorola Moto G8 is Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 610.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto G8
RAM 4 GB Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 64 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. If you expect to store low thousands of photos, some songs, few movies or games on your phone, then you can easily get by with a medium memory size. Phones with this size of memory also has the advantage of a lower purchase price. If you don't plan to use your phone for 4K video creation and storage, using hundreds of apps etc. then you should feel free to go with this memory size. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Motorola Moto G8 has an operating memory of 4 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto G8
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/1.7 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size 1.12 μm Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes Slow motion video, Panorama, manual mode, Best Shot, Gesture Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Timelapse video, Active photos, Portrait Lighting, Cinemagraph, Macro video
Face Recognition (Face ID) Auto smile capture Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) RAW image capture, EIS video stabilisation, Cutout, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 2 Megapixel Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.75 μm Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Macro camera
Camera Features (2nd Camera) 2cm macro photography
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 8 Megapixel Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 118 degree(s) Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1.12 μm Better than 55 % of phones rated.
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (Front) 1.12 μm Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes (Front) Manual mode, Gesture Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Face Beauty, Timelapse video, Active photos, group selfi mode, Cinemagraph
Face Recognition (Face ID) Auto smile capture Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Light Source (Front) Display flash
Camera Features (Front) Self-timer, EIS video stabilisation

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto G8 is equipped with 3 lenses. A larger number of lenses usually results in better quality photo, as each lens is designed differently: usually as a macro lens, telephoto lens or wide-angle lens. Macro lens is used for great close-ups, telephoto lens is designed for capturing objects in the distance as it often has an optical zoom, and wide-angle lens will take great landscape photos where you need a larger field of view. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 16 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Pixel size is 1.12 μm. Average value is typically around 0.8 μm to 1.8 μm on better mobile phones, and again, the higher the number, the higher the photo quality. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/1.7. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Second camera
The resolution reaches size of 2 Megapixel. Pixel size in this case is 1.75 μm. Furthermore, aperture of second lens reaches size of F/2.2.

Third camera
The third lens is designed as Ultra wide-angle lens. The field of view reaches 118 degree(s). The resolution of third lens is then 8 Megapixel. The pixel size that significantly affects quality of photo is 1.12 μm. Finally, the lens also features a lens aperture of F/2.2.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Motorola Moto G8 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The pixel size itself is 1.12 μm. The aperture of main lens is F/2.0.

A nice bonus here is the facial recognition function.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto G8
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4000 mAh Better than 85 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Motorola Moto G8 is 4000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Motorola Moto G8
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 10
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Motorola Moto G8 supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 10.

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto G8
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 5.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Motorola Moto G8
Audio Amplifier Smart PA
FEATURES Motorola Moto G8
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Moto Actions, Quick gestures, Google Lens
OTHERS Motorola Moto G8
Included Accessories SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 10W charger

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