Motorola Moto G8 Play vs Motorola Moto G85 5G
Here you can compare Motorola Moto G8 Play and Motorola Moto G85 5G. Comparing Motorola Moto G8 Play vs Motorola Moto G85 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Motorola Moto G8 Play stands against Motorola Moto G85 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Motorola Moto G8 Play is ₹11,999 and for Motorola Moto G85 5G is ₹17,230. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 23, 2025.
Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Play | Motorola Moto G85 5G |
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Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
CPU | 2.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v10 | Android v14 |
Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
Price | ₹11,999 | ₹17,230 |
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Overview
Specs Score | 67 / 100 | 82 / 100 Better Specs |
Display Size | 6.2 in | 6.67 in Bigger Display |
Display Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels Better Resolution |
Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 80.7% | ~ 93% Less Bezels |
RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB More RAM |
Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
CPU Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
Rear Camera | 13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
Weight | 183.6 g | 172 g Lighter |
Thickness | 9 mm | 7.59 mm Slimmer |
Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery |
Unique Features | No No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio | 5G Fast Charging No No |
General
Model | Moto G8 Play | XT2427-3 |
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Release Date | October 24 2019 | July 10, 2024 |
In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool, Protective Cover |
Design
Dimensions | 75.4 x 157.6 x 9 mm | 73.06 x 161.91 x 7.59 mm |
Weight | 183.6 g | 172 g |
Colors | Cobalt Blue (Vegan Leather), Olive Green (Vegan Leather), Urban Grey (PMMA) |
Display
Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color pOLED (1B Colors) |
Touch | Yes | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
Size | 6.2 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | ~ 295 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.7% | ~ 93% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Features | SGS Low Blue Light, SGS Low Motion Blur, 100% DCI P3, 1600 Nits | |
Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
GPRS | Yes | Yes |
EDGE | Yes | Yes |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
5G | Yes | |
5G Bands | NR band n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz & 5GHz | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, Glonass, GALILEO, Beidou, QZSS |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
Splash Resistant | Yes | |
IP Rating | IP52 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Extra Features | Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers, 1 Years OS Upgrade, 3 Years SMRs, Swipe to Share with Smart Connect, Ultra Premium Design with Vegan Leather Finish |
Camera
Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide) |
Camera Sensor | Sony - LYT600 | |
OIS | Yes | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | HDR, Panorama | Ultra-Res, Dual Capture, Spot Color, Night Vision, Macro Vision, Portrait, Live Filter, Panorama, AR Stickers, Pro Mode (W/ Long Exposure), Smart Composition, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Active Photos, Timer, High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 8X), RAW Photo Output, HDR, Burst Shot, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, Barcode Scanner, Quick Capture, Tap Anywhere to Capture, Video Features: Dual Capture, Spot Color, Timelapse (W/ Hyperlapse), Macro, Slow Motion, Video Stabilization, Video Snapshot, Efficient Videos, Digital Zoom Upto 8X |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v10 | Android v14 |
Custom UI | My UX | |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio P70M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
CPU | 2.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x2.30 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
Yes | Yes | |
Music | Yes | Yes |
Video | Yes | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes | No |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 33W TurboPower Charging |
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