Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus Vs Samsung Galaxy A50: Design, Camera, Price and Other Specs

The Moto G8 Plus is the latest release of Motorola. The triple camera phone that has similar specifications to the Galaxy A50, Samsung's smartphone introduced in April. Both feature an intermediate data sheet that includes an octa-core processor, plus same-size batteries and Android 9 (Pie) system. The price, on the other hand, may change: depending on the store and the offerings of the day, one can cost up to $ 350 more than the other. See the comparison below for all the differences between smartphones.

Design

The phones look very similar, especially in the front, where they display notch screens of similar size and definition: 6.3-inch IPS LCD on Moto G8 Plus, and 6.4-inch Super AMOLED on A50, both with Full HD + resolution. At the rear, they also feature a similar arrangement on cameras, with sensors aligned vertically. The first distinction appears in biometrics: while the G8 Plus features a digital reader at the rear, the A50 offers a more advanced biometric identification solution right on the screen.

Other differences arise when analyzing construction. Thicker and heavier, the Motorola phone has a glass front and back, which makes it more fragile but with a more sophisticated grip. The Samsung model, like most of the Galaxy A line in 2019, features a plastic finish, which gives it a longer life but makes the phone look simple and expensive. Neither, it is worth remembering, has advanced certification for water and dust protection.
Cameras

Although both bring a triple camera, there are important differences in the lens types offered by each of the phones. In the Moto G8 Plus, there's a 48 MP main sensor that combines four pixels into one to generate 12 MP photos and a 16 MP action camera dedicated exclusively to video - similar to the one that comes with Motorola One Action. Already in the Galaxy A50, there is the main camera has 25 MP and an 8 MP sensor with an ultra-wide lens, to capture images with a greater angle.

The rest of the photographic specifications are very similar. Both feature a 5 MP depth sensor and closely matched lens apertures: f / 1.7, f / 2.2 and f / 2.2. The selfies camera also repeats the technical details, with 25 MP sensor and f / 2 aperture. Given the official information, the biggest difference is the ability to record action videos on the Moto G8 Plus and make more open photos on the Galaxy A50.

Performance and storage

Smartphones come with similar hardware, but the Galaxy A50 can take advantage of a slightly more powerful processor: its octa-core chip operates at up to 2.3 GHz, slightly more than the 2 GHz maximum achieved by the eight-component. G8 Plus cores. Both feature 4 GB RAM and 64 GB microSD storage up to 512 GB. It is noteworthy that Samsung sells another version of A50 with 128 GB of internal space.

Battery

The phones record in the datasheet batteries of the same capacity, 4,000 mAh. That number translates to Samsung's estimated lifetime only: according to the A50 manufacturer, the phone lasts up to 14 hours surfing the 4G and 15 hours on Wi-Fi. Motorola, on the other hand, simply says that the G8 Plus "Accompanies your day". Both feature fast reload support.

Android version

Both Moto G8 Plus and Galaxy A50 run Android 9 (Pie), which is one of the latest versions of Google's system, although it accounts for only 10% of the install base. Motorola has already confirmed that its phone will be upgraded to Android 10 but has not set a date. The arrival of the newer version of the software for the Galaxy A50, on the other hand, is uncertain.

Full Specifications Comparison

Motorola Moto G8 Plus	Samsung Galaxy A50
Brand and Model	Brand and Model
Brand	Brand
Motorola	Samsung
Model	Model
Moto G8 Plus	Galaxy A50
Model Alias	Model Alias
Moto G8+	SM-A505FD
	A505FD
Moto G8 Plus Operating System (OS)	Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Moto G8 Plus System on Chip (SOC)	System on  Chip (SOC)
SOC	SOC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665	Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610
Process Technology	Process Technology
11 nm	10 nm
CPU	CPU
4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260	4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A73
4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260	4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
CPU Bits	CPU Bits
64 bits	64 bits
Instruction Set	Instruction Set
ARMv8	ARMv8-A
CPU Frequency	CPU Frequency
2000 MHz	2300 MHz
CPU Cores	CPU Cores
8	8
GPU	GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610	ARM Mali-G72 MP3
GPU Cores	GPU Cores
	3
Moto G8 Plus RAM Capacity	RAM Capacity
4 GB	4 GB
	6 GB
RAM Type	RAM Type
LPDDR4X	LPDDR4
RAM Channels	RAM Channels
Double channel	Double channel
RAM Frequency	RAM Frequency
1333 MHz
Moto G8 Plus Storage	Storage
	64 GB
64 GB	128 GB
Moto G8 Plus Memory Cards	Memory Cards
microSD	microSD
microSDHC	microSDHC
microSDXC	microSDXC
Moto G8 Plus Display	Display
Type / Technology	Type / Technology
IPS	Super AMOLED
Diagonal Size	Diagonal Size
6.3 in	6.4 in
160.02 mm	162.56 mm
16 cm	16.26 cm
Width	Width
2.7 in	2.68 in
68.5 mm	68.12 mm
6.85 cm	6.81 cm
Height	Height
5.69 in	5.81 in
144.62 mm	147.6 mm
14.46 cm	14.76 cm
Aspect Ratio	Aspect Ratio
2.111:1	2.167:1
Resolution	Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density	Pixel Density
400 ppi	403 ppi
157 ppcm	158 ppcm
Color Depth	Color Depth
24 bits	24 bits
16777216 colors	16777216 colors
Display Area	Display Area
82.77 %	85.2 %
Other Features	Other Features
Capacitive	Capacitive
Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Scratch resistant	Scratch resistant
	Corning Gorilla Glass
Moto G8 Plus Sensors	Sensors
Proximity	Proximity
Light	Light
Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Compass	Compass
Gyroscope	Gyroscope
Fingerprint	Fingerprint
Magnetometer
Moto G8 Plus Rear Camera	Rear Camera
Sensor type	Sensor type
CMOS BSI	CMOS BSI
Aperture	Aperture
f/1.7	f/1.7
Flash Type	Flash Type
Dual LED	LED
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 pixels	6024 x 4024 pixels
48 MP	24.24 MP
Video resolution	Video resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
8.29 MP	2.07 MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	30 fps
Features	Features
Autofocus	Autofocus
Continuous shooting	Continuous shooting
Digital zoom	Digital zoom
Geotagging	Geotagging
Panorama	Panorama
HDR	HDR
Touch focus	Touch focus
Face detection	Face detection
White balance setting	White balance setting
ISO setting	ISO setting
Exposure compensation	Exposure compensation
Self-timer	Self-timer
Scene mode	Scene mode
Sensor size-1/2.25"
Pixel size - 1.6 um (4-in-1 pixel binning)
Phase detection
Laser autofocus
8x digital zoom
1080p @ 120 fps
720p @ 240 fps
Secondary rear camera - 16 MP (ultra-wide angle)	Secondary rear camera - 5 MP
Angle of view- 117 degree (#2)
Aperture size- f12.2 (#2)	Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2)
Pixel size- 2.0 um (#2)
1080p @ 120 fps (#2)
720p @ 30 fps (#2)
Third rear camera- 5 MP (depth-sensing)	Third rear camera - 8 MP
Aperture size- f/2.2 (#3)	Aperture size - f/2.2 (#3)
Pixel size- 1.12 um (#3)
Moto G8 Plus Front Camera	Front Camera
Sensor Type	Sensor Type
CMOS BSI	CMOS BSI
Aperture	Aperture
f/2	f/2
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
5984 x 4140 pixels	6024 x 4024 pixels
24.77 MP	24.24 MP
Video Resolution	Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP	2.07  MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	30 fps
Features	Features
1080p @ 120 fps
Pixel size-1.8 um
Face unlock
Moto G8 Plus Audio	Audio
Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Earpiece	Earpiece
Stereo speakers
Dolby Audio
Smart PA
Active noise cancellation with dual microphones
Moto G8 Plus Radio	Radio
Yes	Yes
Moto G8 Plus Tracking / Positioning	Tracking /  Positioning
GPS	GPS
A-GPS	A-GPS
GLONASS	GLONASS
Galileo	BeiDou
Moto G8 Plus Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)	802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)	802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)	802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-1999)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)	802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2003)
802.11n 5GHz	802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)	802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Dual band	Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Display
Moto G8 Plus Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Version	Version
5.0	5.0
Features	Features
A2DP	A2DP
EDR	AVRCP
	DIP
	HFP
	HID
	HSP
LE
	MAP
	OPP
	PAN
	PBAP/PAB
	HOGP
Moto G8 Plus USB	USB
Connector Type	Connector Type
USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Version	Version
3.1	2.0
Features	Features
Charging	Charging
Mass Storage	Mass Storage
On-The-Go	On-The-Go
Moto G8 Plus Headphone Jack	Headphone Jack
Yes	Yes
Moto G8 Plus Connectivity	Connectivity
Computer sync	Computer sync
OTA sync	OTA sync
Tethering	Tethering
NFC
VoLTE	VoLTE
NFC support is market dependent	ANT+
Moto G8 Plus Browser	Browser
HTML	HTML
HTML5	HTML5
CSS 3	CSS 3
Moto G8 Plus Audio File Formats / Codecs	Audio File Formats /  Codecs
AAC	AAC
AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR
	AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR
	AMR-WB
aptX / apt-X
eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2	eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2
FLAC	FLAC
	M4A
MIDI	MIDI
MP3	MP3
OGG	OGG
WMA	WMA
WAV	WAV
Moto G8 Plus Video File Formats / Codecs	Video File Formats /  Codecs
3GPP	3GPP
	3GPP2
AVI	AVI
	DivX
	Flash Video
H.263	H.263
H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video	H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video
	H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC
MKV	MKV
MP4	MP4
QuickTime
	VC-1
	VP8
	VP9
WebM	WebM
WMV	WMV
	WMV7
	WMV8
Xvid	Xvid
Moto G8 Plus Battery	Battery
Capacity	Capacity
4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Type	Type
Li-Ion	Li-Polymer
Features	Features
Non-removable	Non-removable
Fast charging	Fast charging
Charger Output Power	Charger Output Power
5 V / 3 A
9 V / 1.6 A
12 V / 1.2 A
Quick Charge Technology	Quick Charge Technology
Turbo Power
Moto G8 Plus Launch	Launch
Announced	Announced
2019, Oct.	2019, Feb.
Status	Status
Release Nov. 2019	Release April 2019
Moto G8 Plus Price	Price
4 GB + 64 GB = 290 $	4 GB + 64 GB = 260 $
	6 GB + 128 GB = 295 $
Moto G8 Plus Design	Design
Colors	Colors
Crystal Pink	Black
Cosic Blue	Blue
	White
	Coral
Width	Width
75.8 mm	74.7 mm
7.58 cm	7.47 cm
0.25 ft	0.25 ft
2.98 in	2.94 in
Height	Height
158.4 mm	158.5 mm
15.84 cm	15.85 cm
0.52 ft	0.52 ft
6.24 in	6.24 in
Thickness	Thickness
9.1 mm	7.7 mm
0.91 cm	0.77 cm
0.03 ft	0.03 ft
0.36 in	0.3 in
Weight	Weight
188 g	186 g
0.41 lbs	0.41 lbs
6.63 oz	6.56 oz
Volume	Volume
109.26 cm3	91.17 cm3
6.64 in3	5.54 in3
Body Materials	Body Materials
Aluminium alloy	Plastic
Glass
Moto G8 Plus SIM Card	SIM Card
SIM Card Type	SIM Card Type
Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)	Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)
Nano-SIM / microSD
Number of SIM Cards	Number of SIM Cards
2	2
Features	Features
Dual SIM stand-by	Dual SIM stand-by
Moto G8 Plus Networks	Networks
GSM / LTE / W-CDMA / CDMA	GSM / LTE / UMTS
Moto G8 Plus Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth	Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth
UMTS (384 kbit/s)	UMTS (384 kbit/s)
EDGE	EDGE
GPRS	GPRS
HSPA+	HSPA+
LTE Cat 13 DL/Cat 5 UL	LTE Cat 12 (102.0 Mbit/s, 603.0 Mbit/s)
EV-DO Rev. A (1.8 Mbit/s, 3.1 Mbit/s)