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Motorola Moto G8 Plus phone review — specs and Genze score

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Specifications

Motorola

Released 2019, Oct 24

4 GB RAM · Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)

  • 188g, 9.1mm thickness
  • Android 9.0, up to Android 10
  • 64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7.8
Display 5.1
Performance 4.8
Camera 5.3
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.9
Software 4.4
Connectivity 2.5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 5.3/10

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Quick specifications

6.3"

1080x2280 pixels

48MP

2160p

4GB RAM

Snapdragon 665

4000mAh

15W

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5.3 /10
Performance 4.8/10
Battery 7.8/10
Display 5.1/10
Camera 5.3/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.9/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 2.5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
11 nm 2.00 GHz BT 5.0 2019

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66 - LATAM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
Announced 2019, October 24. Released 2019, October 28
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
??? Water-repellent coating
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.3 inches, 99.1 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 610
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Triple 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8??m, PDAF

16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)

Auxiliary lens
Features Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Single 25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9??m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30/120fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes (market dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired
Colors Dark Blue, Dark Red
Models XT2019, XT2019-2
SAR 0.59 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.59 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Price About 270 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 168699 (v8)

GeekBench: 5641 (v4.4), 1385 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 6.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 1505:1 contrast ratio, 581 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo
Loudspeaker Voice 79dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 80dB
Audio quality Noise -93.2dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 87h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motorola Moto G8 Plus worth buying in 2026?

Motorola Moto G8 Plus is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.3/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a 4,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Motorola Moto G8 Plus have?

Motorola Moto G8 Plus features a 6.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Motorola Moto G8 Plus have?

Motorola Moto G8 Plus is available with 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Motorola Moto G8 Plus?

Genze rates Motorola Moto G8 Plus 5.3/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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