Motorola Moto G9 Plus vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.8 inches

6.3 inches

Resolution:

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 387 PPI

2280 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 400 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

84.25 %

82.43 %

Features:

HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125

Processor:

Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm

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

GPU:

Adreno 618

Adreno 610

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

4GB

Internal storage:

128GB

64GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (10, 9.0 Pie)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

4000 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Motorola TurboPower

Max charge speed:

Wired: 30.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

64 MP (PDAF)

48 MP (Laser and PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.7"; 0.8 μm

F1.7; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

16 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

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

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 14 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro)

5 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS

Front:

16 MP (EIS, Autofocus, HDR)

25 MP (HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.69 x 3.07 x 0.38 inches (169.98 x 78.1 x 9.69 mm)

6.23 x 2.99 x 0.36 inches (158.35 x 75.83 x 9.09 mm)

Weight:

7.88 oz (223.3 g)

6.63 oz (188.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Splash; IPX2

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Navy blue, Blush gold

Cosmic blue, Crystal pink

Cellular

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)

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

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

Data Speed:

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

LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Shared with microSD

SIM type:

Nano SIM

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Dolby Atmos

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

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

USB:

Type-C (reversible)

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Charging, OTG

Location:

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

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

NFC

Buyers information

Price:

€ 270

User Manual:

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

In The Box:

Charger, USB Type-C to USB type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, Headset might be included (depends on region)

18W TurboPower charger, USB-C cable, SIM pin, Guides, Protect cover

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 07, 2020

Oct 24, 2019