Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 8 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force
Comparison between Apple iPhone 8 and Motorola Moto Z2 Force: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 237,594
- against 209,779
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2
Motorola Moto Z2 Force, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,730 mAh
- against 1,821 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 326 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.53 GHz Best value | 2.45 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 237,594 Best value | 209,779 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,030 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,545 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 Monsoon cores and 4 Mistral cores | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1.9531 TB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Red | Black, Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 6.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 67.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 138.4 mm | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 65.4 % | 70.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,821 mAh | 2,730 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Talk time | 14 h | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 750 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,334 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 534 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,395 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ion-Strengthened Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 11 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 7 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.32 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.36 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.19 W/kg | 0.41 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 8 | Moto Z2 Force |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1863, A1905, A1906, A1907, iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4 | XT1789-05 |
