Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Motorola Moto G9 Play - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.4 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2300 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 397 PPI

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

86.13 %

81.63 %

Features:

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115

Processor:

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm

GPU:

Adreno 610

RAM:

4GB

Internal storage:

64GB (eMMC 5.1)

64GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Motorola TurboPower

Max charge speed:

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Dual camera

Main camera:

16 MP (PDAF)

48 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.7; 1/2.8"; 1.12 μm

F1.7; 1/1.7"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Telephoto, PDAF)

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Third camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse

Front:

16 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)

8 MP (HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.14 x 2.99 x 0.38 inches (155.95 x 75.84 x 9.63 mm)

6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches (165.21 x 75.73 x 9.18 mm)

Weight:

6.95 oz (197.0 g)

7.05 oz (200.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Smoke black, Capri blue

Forest green, Sapphire blue

Cellular

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Features:

Dolby Mobile

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)

Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Other:

NFC

Buyers information

Price:

€ 170

User Manual:

This is the official Motorola Moto G8 Power User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

This is the official Motorola Moto G9 Play User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

18W Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Headset (for selected countries), protective cover, charger, USB cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced:

Feb 07, 2020

Aug 24, 2020