Side-by-side technical data
Huawei G8 vs Motorola Moto X Play
Comparison between Huawei G8 and Motorola Moto X Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei G8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 10.9 mm
Motorola Moto X Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,630 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Usable Surface
- 75.1 %
- against 71.7 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 64 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 10.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.7 % | 75.1 % Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,630 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,034 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Hybrid Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 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 B17, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G8 | Moto X Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RIO-AL00, RIO-L23 | XT1563 |
