Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Motorola Moto G8 Play
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Motorola Moto G8 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 492
- against 329
Motorola Moto G8 Play, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 75 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 89,903 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 492 Best value | 329 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,701 Best value | 1,066 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.1 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Blue | Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 157.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 183.6 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 80.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.22″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 271 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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 B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.34 W/kg Best value | 0.62 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH | XT2015, XT2015-2 |
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