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Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Moto G8
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7.6/10
Informr score
The Motorola Moto G8 currently has an Informr score of 7.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 15 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
6.4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.4"
16+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
16+ MP, f/1.7
4000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


T3
T3

The Moto G8 is a solid smartphone suited to those on a tight budget. Its best asset is its long-lasting battery, and the camera was surprisingly good, although you can’t expect to take award-winning photography on it.

- Yasmine Crossland, T3
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

The Moto G8 is Motorola’s best-value handset to date, and if it wasn’t for the Xiaomi it would be sitting pretty at the top of our budget phone hierarchy. As it stands, however, the Moto G8 will have to make do with a respectable second place.

- Nathan Spendelow, Expert Reviews
Recombu
Recombu

The Moto G8 is easily one of the best phones you can buy for under £200 – offering many strong features that most budget phones fail to nail. A disappointing display prevents the G8 from achieving greatness but there’s still a whole lot to like.

- Adam Speight, Recombu
Craving Tech
Craving Tech

The moto g8 is a good, mid-range phone that does a great job to keep things running smoothly. It has a good battery life, good display, and also a good camera to take your daily snaps. It also has a fingerprint unlock at the back of the phone. While it’s definitely not a premium looking mid-range ph...

- Michael Aulia, Craving Tech
Pickr
Pickr

If you’re a little patient, you’ll hardly notice the performance flaws, and if you don’t care about using your phone to pay for a burger or beer, and are perfectly happy with the card your bank gave you, things will be fine, too. The Moto G8 is a mid-range done in a way that works, even if it misses...

- Leigh :) Stark, Pickr


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Motorola backs up the Moto G8 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Moto G8 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.4"

The Motorola Moto G8's screen size is 6.4 inches with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 operating system (OS).

Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 16+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 4000 mAh battery.

Moto G8 Specs

Overview
Release Date March 5, 2020
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10

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Processor Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (2 MP, F2.2), 3rd camera feature (8 MP, F2.2), HDR, Slow motion recording, Time lapse mode
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Self-timer, Smile detection, Aperture F2.0, HDR
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1560 pixels
Pixel Density 269 pixels
Size 6.4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Neon Blue, Pearl White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.127 x 7.58 x 0.895 cm (6.4 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 188 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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