The moto g8 launched last month being an attractive well-specced phone with a massive 5000mAh battery. Now Motorola is following this up with a more affordable option normally we would see the company use a less powerful chipset in the cheaper models, but in this case, Motorola has kept the Snapdragon 665.
Physically there is not much difference either, both phones use
a 6.4 inch IPS display with a punch-hole selfie, and rear-mounted fingerprint
scanner.
You also get the same storage and RAM specification of
4GB/64GB which is then upgradeable via microSD.
However, with this more affordable model, they have cut back
on the screen resolution dropping it down from 1080 x 2300 pixels to 720 x 1560
pixels.
The camera is slimmed down too, with this model they omit
the 8MP telephoto lens but you get the same 16MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and
2MP macro. On the front side, the lens gets switched from 16MP to 8MP.
Lastly, they drop the batter down from 5000mAh with 15W
charging, to 4000mAh with 10W charging.
As far as pricing goes, the current Motorola Moto G8 Power is available for £219.99 via Amazon, the new Moto G8 has launched in Brazil but will launch in the UK soon from £179.99.
Personally, I would opt for the Power model, the bigger battery, telephoto lens and zoom camera are worth that extra £40, but if your budget is strictly under £200 the new g8 looks like a solid choice.
Full Press Release:
Capture the perfect shot no matter where you are or when you’re
taking photos thanks to the versatile AI camera system on the brand new moto g8. Take sharp photos
even in low light using the 16MP fast-focusing main camera. For expansive
panoramic photos or times when you want to squeeze all the action at a sporting
event into one shot, you can fit 4x more in your frame using the ultra-wide
angle lens¹. And the dedicated Macro Vision camera gets you 5x closer to your
subject than a normal lens for incredible close ups where details make all the
difference.
moto g8 comes with
4,000 mAh battery to let you power through the day no matter what you have on
your schedule.2 Leave your backup charger at home and go about your day with
confidence – moto g8 is
designed to go up to 40 hours on a single charge2, so there’s nothing to worry
about.
This new smartphone also provides the ultimate on-the-go
entertainment experience. All of your favourite content will look and sound
better than ever on its stunning 6.4” HD+ Max Vision display backed by a
powerful loudspeaker.
All these amazing features are backed with 4GB of RAM and a
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, which has advanced AI processing
capabilities that boost performance to the next level. This enables better
gaming performance and camera features, plus improved security. You can count
on 64GB of storage, with expandable SD card support up to 512GB for all your
favorite apps, music, movies and photos.
moto g8 comes with
our exclusive Moto Experiences and with the new Moto Gametime4 feature.
This exclusive software maximizes your gaming experience and makes it more
immersive than ever by blocking interruptions to help you keep your head in the
game. The device comes with a water-repellent3 design that keeps
your phone protected inside and out, and is powered by a bloatware-free and
ultra-clean version of Android
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