Hey Jules, Does your version of the new G8 Plus handle the 5.0ghz WIFI band. too? Just wondering. In the US, the Moto G series have dual band wifi (2.4 and 5.0). But my last international Moto G (the kind sold in other countries) didn't have the 5.0ghz band. I like the intl versions, because you get two sim card slots. The US version only gets one.
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks...
My old phone was already 6 years old, so it was time for a new one. I just bought the Moto G8 Plus and got it yesterday. It's amaaaazing. I love it so much
Motorola usually makes one (pretty delayed) major OS version update, so if G8 Plus gets 10.0 soon, it might not then get 11.0. While G8 Power is guaranteed to get 11.0 as it is already on 10.0. Just a thing to consider.
zen the G series only gets one major update. The first two G phones got two updates, but they later switched to one update. Except for the G Pro with Android One, that will get two updates.
The G8 Power is better because it has Android 10 and a 5000mah battery. The specs are identical, and the only real advantage the G8 Plus has is the camera.
@@IIStasisII Technically the G8 Power's camera setup is more useful thanks to its ultrawide, telephoto and macro modes. The Plus has wide, ultrawide (only for videos) and a depth sensor. I use my ultrawide, telephoto and macro cameras quite frequently. The main 16mp sensor is good enough for stills and has 4k video.
@@BigBangBBT No its just I always seem to help the star live longer. UY scuti is the biggest star in the world. now we have the new one call stephsenon 12.
So just ordered the G8 Plus. Biggest winning reason was the G8 plus has a compass, something I didn't think I really needed when i got my old G5S plus. What a pain without it. Other minor reasons fractionally smaller and lighter.
Now if Motorola merged the 2 phones you would have one very good phone - bigger battery, NFC, merge camera features etc. Separate phones ... so so for me.
I'm still rocking the Moto G4 running android 7. It has taken some beating through my working day being a joiner, you couldn't kill it with a stick, but after three years its starting to get a bit laggy and I feel a new mobile purchase coming on. For some reason I can't see past Motorola even with their sluggish updates. I'm glad I've stumbled across your reviews this past week, gives me food for thought. Thanks👍
@@pope3610 mine had been through EVERYTHING and just the up-sound button had come off. Then a few months ago it fell face down on the pavement and screen smashed. Still works but battery runs down in half a day. Time for a new one!
Funnily enough just bought a G8 Power after comparing it to a G8 Plus and other than lack of NFC (which I don't use, I prefer the folding kind o money) and some camera differences seem to be a bit too close together, the big battery and Android 10 sold me it. Though ordered it from the Motorola shop due to a discount strangely won't come till April.
The only reason I'm reluctant to part with my old G5 is the front fingerprint sensor. It's great to just quickly unlock it when it's face-up in front of me on the desk. Whereas on the G8s I have to PIN open it...
Thanks was on the fence for new phone, just purchased the plus over power and very pleased with the phone. Had a g5 for a number of years. Motorola, good phones at a reasonable price not breaking the bank.
I wish Motorola would at least give us OIS for the main camera as that helps out a lot when taking pictures. The video part of most motorola phones is not that good. I wish the EIS for the action camera was better in 1080p. Everything else is OK for a Motorola device at this price point, even though I wish they would move over to 6Gb of RAM as standard. Nice review as always.
I just bought the g8 plus, long time Samsung user, big upgrade from an s6 been well impressed so far, much better battery life and especially audio quality from the on-board speakers and also when plugging in headphones, between the g8 power and the plus, I'd probably choose the g8 plus again, the 4000ma battery is more than enough for my usage, I might need NFC at some point and the camera (especially when using gcam apk) is pretty good, I think the g8 plus might be a bit cheaper too
Is the audio quality through headphone jack loud and clear? I tested my Sony headphones in carphonewarehouse display unit moto g8 and it wasn't loud or clear.
@@majidmehmood786 i think it is through my headphones (Bose quiet comfort 15 and some cheap Jbuds bluetooth wireless ), if you're using bluetooth there's also the dolby audio, which has some extra settings/EQ to help out, makes a real difference
Hey Adrian, this is Gene, in the US. When you get your G8 Power let me know if it has dual band WIFI (2.4ghz and 5.0ghz). My current G7 Power intl version (which is the version you guys get in Europe) didn't have the dual band. Also let me know please, if you can see the screen comfortably in bright sunlight. My current phone has great battery life, but the screen gets washed out, because it doesn't get bright enough, when I'm standing out in the sun.
I personally don't understand why they make these different versions actually... OS versions are different, camera features are different, camera punch holes are different.. and the screen colors are slightly warmer on the 8+. Why? Why not only make a G8 Power including all the better specs of the G8+ ?
Got a Moto G8 Plus in December for £192 on a deal from Amazon. Bargain and a great budget phone. Just needs Android 10 to round it off. Cheers for the review.
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks.
I wanted the G8 Power but couldn't find it anywhere here in Australia, so I went for the g8 plus instead, overall I'm impressed, for day to day use it is really great, the camera is a bit average but for the cost of the device everything is impressive.
I just purchased a Samsung A51 and I am truly impressed. Considering fast charging is mainly for Vehicles. It has absolutely everything l need and I truly cannot see why anyone would purchase a thousand dollar trouble ridden flagship.
Bit annoying they've split such important features across both phones when they really could have been shared. I'm mainly talking about the camera tech. I want the power... But I really want the night mode too. I guess I'll be missing out on the new G8 series.
Thanks, this and your other video have helped me choose the plus. Aside form the superior camera spec, NFC is atractive. I've never actually used it for payment but can see how it's going to become more popular...
Google fi has the Moto g power which is practically the same with 1 less camera .. it will support all US networks but you are degrading with only 3 cameras
Motorola in my opinion has the best Android UI right now. It's basically stock across so it's very snappy and fluid with no bloatware or ads. Plus the added moto features such as moto actions and peek display are genuinely useful. Moto just needs to get their updates faster and more regular to make the experience unbeatable.
I had the G8 Plus and wife the Power for the last 18-24 months, both great for day to day use. Looking at changing mine but cant decide between a new Moto G... or a Redmi Note
No wonder the updates are extremely slow. Moto releases too many phones and some specs somewhat overlap on to each other. If only they can keep up with true Android (not the Moto) OS updates then I'm up for it.
Upgraded processer 665 is very welcomed. A 5ooomamp 🔋, wow-we. 2days also welcomed. The power, very good mid-ranger, no NFC, downer. All in all, not to shabby, very good review!
Actually, the deciding factor for me was the availability of a case. I liked the g8 Power better, but there is no Poetic Spartan case for the g8 Power. The strength of the case means more to me than anything else so I never have to worry about accidentally dropping the phone or otherwise abusing it.
If the power had NFC I'd consider it. NFC should be considered a standard feature in all smartphones in 2020, it's so cheap. Otherwise it's pretty darn good... I feel like if they rolled all of these features into only a couple of phones they could produce an overall excellent phone for about the same price or perhaps even less, like Xiaomi or Realme. Instead they're doing a Samsung and releasing as many phones as they can, and very few of them are likely to be updated past a year. Here's what I'd like to see: - NFC as standard - Stop splitting camera features (unless the phone is specifically camera focused) - 4500mAh battery at least - Take a leaf out of Apple's book and actually support your phones, we don't all want a mound of e-waste on our hands... - Don't even bother trying to sell a 720p display (not these models specifically) Up to the G3, Motorola were doing pretty well with the best bang for your buck, but they're really dropped the ball in recent years. My Gen 1 Moto G has a 720p screen, you shouldn't be selling anything larger than 4.5 inches at 720p these days. Sure resolution isn't everything, but really?
I have both mate battery nowhere near as good save your money. It's a good phone yes and an improvement in some areas but prefer my g7 power. Ha e swapped back today. G7 power is a beast
@@allyec5031 get the Gcam apk from parrot. It's a modified pixel camera software that works for the G series phones. It makes the camera amazing trust me
My biggest concern is battery power. I'm still rocking a 3000mAh battery (LG V20 which was $900 4 years ago) which is absolutely dreadful! The phone is still a great phone but I hate the battery life. 4000 is cool 5000 is obviously the way to go. I'm not concerned about camera quality. I have a Nikon for that. But I'm done with $1000 "flagship" phones and having to charge them multiple times a day. Gimme the G8 Power!
For those in the US, this phone is just called Moto G Power and there’s a Moto G Stylus (which comes with a stylus). They have dropped the generation numbering system for future Motorola phones in the US.
The Plus for me and my brother has one. My daughter had a new Samsung A51 which is a direct competitor but costs about £75 more. The reason I favour the Plus over Power is the NFC which works with my camera, but more importantly I imagine, can store credit and debit cards for no limit contactless payment virtually everywhere these days [apart from at John Lewis stores perhaps]. Also NFC smartphones are about to be able to replace car keys for keyless entry and drive type cars. It’s coming to Apple phones through a software update apparently so Android shouldn’t be far behind.
The g8 power surprisingly has more cameras and a more modern selfie camera then the g8 plus... In addition it's large battery and android 10 interface means for a cheaper price you get overall more (a slightly worse camera but that's it) and it will last you longer in terms of software updates
Is it tea time yet? Very good review. Lenovorola strikes again with these set of twins. Who makes excellent mid-rangers, your right Lenovorola? A 665processer with a ji- gun-da 5000 mamp 🔋? Yikes, just maybe 3days of power? Very nice, but I'm looking forward the Edge plus, welcome back to the flagship space?
G8 power Bigger Battery, Bigger screen, Has a tad bit worse warmth in color and sharpness, But also is slightly better in performance, And is cheaper, I think I know what I'm going with
Hey Chris, by any chance can you make a video when you comparing the the Motorola g7 power against the g8 power? I’m about to buy one of them but I’m not ever sure the g8 power worth the plus money or if that is worth it ,by far or that’s not really big a deal? Not to mention that you said the g7 power is one of your personal favourite. Thanks in advance. Great content, nice reviews. Cheers
What about stereo speakers, plus version has proper left channel in earpiece (by gsmarena rewiev) and the earpiece speaker looks bigger than on the g8 Power? Does that make difference in audio or it is basically the same?
I love this phone the G8 power what a phone beautiful either by this phone the G8 power then go out and buy the iPhone which is over £1,000 G8 power lovely phone 👍👍👍😊😊😊
Hey Mark, This is Gene in the US. I have the international version of the G7 Power now. I love the battery life, but have problems seeing the screen in bright sunlight. Does the Moto G8 Power you have (we call it the intl version here), have a screen that can easily be seen in the bright sunlight, without you having to find a little shade to look at it? If so, then I'll order the G8 Power. Also, does the G8 Power have dual band wifi reception (2.4ghz and 5.0ghz)? My G7 Power intl version only came with 2.4ghz wifi reception. Not as important as screen brightness, but still, nice! Thanks for helping me. I can make a decision from your answer.
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks.
Hey Tech Spurt, Just wanting to confirm the way you get the same setup on every phone, is it using Android's backup and restore on setup? This is what I'd do when I get a new phone. Bit of a tech enthusiast myself hence why I watch the channel, I also look for value for money, so the G7 power was definitely a consideration for my last phone. Unfortunately couldn't find any models I could purchase with NFC. NFC was only available in certain region models which was a minority anyway.
@@hedydd2 A friend of mine is using nokia 6 , drops like everyday but still nothing and working fine. Other friends have 6.1plus and 6.2 running fine too. How come you say "its below average" ?
Had the moto e4 for a long time, very nice phone but the camera just doesnt do it anymore. Wish the moto g8 power had a better camera, went with the plus. I would have been willing to pay over 300 if they gave me a 500 battery and 48mp camera.
Re camera/s: Pity they just don't make one phone clearly better than the other and charge accordingly. This way I'm torn: better image, better night vision, or macro and 2x zoom :-/
Motorola should not being doing this. It frustrates the fact that one is better at this but then the other un other way... And both are priced the same basically.
I think that if I use logic, the G8 Plus would be better if it had Android 10, and in countries like Brazil is actually getting updated. So by just waiting you would have a better phone overall. My problem is that I like the front design of the Power. The battery isn't a big of deal for me since the Pro has an already big battery.
Great review, don't actually need a phone at the moment, but if i did i'd go for the Plus if i were to choose. I'm a little concerned about the processor on both the of these phones in all honesty, but glad to see the 64 gb of storage.
@@linndrumfan1959 right, even the redmi note 7 performs great, and the redmi note 8 has the same processor as the g8 plus which is weird. It's such a small jump from the 7
Love the big battery of G8, but found out G8 doesn't support Miracast, so can only cast to TV with Chromecast, which requires a router. I can't cast since I have no router, I use my unlimited mobile data instead of wasting hundreds of $ per year on internet provider. Was able to cast with old phone that supports Miracast with Netgear Push2TV. Wish Chromecast didn't require a router, stupid limitation. Returning it for a phone that supports Miracast. Why not support Miracast? Ha! Google acquired Motorola in 2015. So requiring Google Chromecast to be able to cast to TV forces G8 users to buy Chromecast. What a surprise!
Moto G8 Power is actually better in so many ways compared to G8 plus. And it's a little bit cheaper too. Really impressed by the G8 Power. Good video.👍🏻👍🏻
I'm thinking the g8 power for the macro as I like to take photos of flowers and thing I find on the forest floor. Anybody got any reviews of the macro function?
The macro lense is ok not the best... You have to stay real close and real still... However some of the shots come out very well while others are ok... However it does work well of you have patience
I'm strongly considering the power over a flagship this year. Save tons of money,get a capable phone and have amazing battery a phone like the s20 ultra couldn't even compete with. But ridiculously long battery is a serious priority for me.
Won't be staying with Motorola after my last 4 handsets being from the Moto series. The G8 Plus is a step down in build quality and charging speed from the G7 Plus. Will be getting a OnePlus 7T going forward.
I'm in Gloucester UK. I have a budget around the £200 quid mark that will take good home vids of guitar and vocals. Sound and playback quality is as important as picture quality. So which phone do you think would best suit our needs please? Which would you recommend? Muchly appreciate your reviews by the way.
I returned to Moto a few years ago with my current E5. It was inexpensive and I needed a quick phone, cheap. Now it's shown to be the best phone I have ever had considering Apple, Nokia, Emerson, Alcatel et.al. It seems the Microsoft blowup put them in a position to where they have to really do good to take back their old market share, which was #1 many years. I came to this YT because I'm wanting, not needing, a new one. My simple E5 12mp Camera shut down an Iphone X my friend had just bought, he was surprised to have to admit it was better.. my shopping here is IF I buy one of these, the camera will be better then my E5. I have found especially here, Megapixels doesn't make a camera better, it is the physical device... Tech Spurt - I would like your comments
I don't own one but i asked a friend to test using his phone. Heres what he responded with: It will last about 2-3 days if not doing anything exept for running the screen. If you are a heavy user it is approximately 19 hours if using something such as a game nonstop. If you are running the phone with the screen off and you are on airplane mode, it will last about 5-6 days People do seem to say the power is worse than the moto g7 power but it is just about the same as there are no noticable changes between the G7 and G8 other than better cameras.
It baffles me that people go for high-end Samsung phones when you can pick up one of these for 1/5 the price. I mean what is the difference, really? What are you paying an extra £800 for? For it to flip? To get a few extra pixels in your photos? A few ms off loading times? I feel like people will happily get ripped off for the chance to show they can afford it.
Hey, I really wanna know about the moto g stylus... Does it make sense getting a 4gb 665 chipset in 2020 while there are other phones with bigger ram's and better chipset's? Does the phone perform decently well gaming or using video editing apps on the phone?... Please consider answering these questions! Much appreciated and very grateful!
'm a little confused between the camera difference... Is the power's 16MP main camera better resolution than the Plus's 48MP that uses pixel binning (12MP effective)
I'm swaying towards the G8 Power for the big battery and the macro mode - but they are both great phone - PS - Is there some warmth ( bass ) to the sound or are they tinny sounding like the Moto E6 plus ?
Got the Power for 110 Euros + 24 months warranty. I just could not not buy it, this was an absolute steal !!! (from Altex Romania shop) I am an Apple user and have been on iOS for prob a decade. I cannot stand the whole Android bloatware mess, but absoluetly loooove Moto. And I want to support any brand that does stereo speakers on such an affordable range, haha. Might as well sell my iPhone 11 Max and bank the cash, if this Power overtakes me :D I actually did try one other Moto before, it was a Motorola One Action but they had a strange video encoder that was horribly washing out contrast into pastel-looking videos (only the "One" lineup though). So I was upset and eventually gave it up, but I've missed Moto since because everything else was great. I'm really excited now haha. Affordable smartphones like this just makes the experience feel right, don't know how to say it. There's literally no guilt and otherwise I have issues with that big time. This is great
Does all the modern moto phones still have the pill navigation option (not the google one). I love using that system on my moto z3 play, simple and centralized without needing your fingers to fly about the screen. Great for one handed use.
the only diffrence i see in screen is the movement of the camera :P but the screen look defently the same ! i gonna purchase the g8 power becous i care about battery
Does any of the phone have an option to turn on hotspot and WiFi at the same time? And one more thing Moto g8plus have laser focus which you didn't mention.
I thought I'd like the g8 Power, but after seeing this. I'm liking the plus features. I'm partial to the navigation Buttons at the bottom. I love having them. If I got the plus, and it auto updates to version 10. Will I lose the navigation buttons?
The G8 Power sounds like it's streets ahead of the G7 Power which was just a basic phone with a big ass battery. It's now a realistic proposition. That being said the G8 Plus still has a solid battery capacity plus a few more niche features with Android 10 to come. Both with super fast charging, it's definitely a debate. Think the Plus edges it for me.
I like the Power one because of Android 10 and maybe the front camera 'pin hole' style. But I'm thinking... If the Plus would have Android 10.... It Will be actually the best one. So I'm kinda thinking about buying the Plus for the long term. IDK..
dude it's really disappointing that you never got around to doing either the mi 9t or the realme x2 pro. Both of which are available in europe and by extension the uk
Definitely the G8 Power, i don´t use the NFC. Seems like a great all rounder device
Yea fr I love my g7 power
g8 power No e-compass in map.
I've never had NFC, but figured I don't need it on my cell if I'm planning on getting the new moto360.
No wifi AC on Power
Don't use nfc
Thanks, I have been using the G8 plus for 2 months and it works very well, has a deep red back and a front-facing loud speaker.
Hey Jules, Does your version of the new G8 Plus handle the 5.0ghz WIFI band. too? Just wondering. In the US, the Moto G series have dual band wifi (2.4 and 5.0). But my last international Moto G (the kind sold in other countries) didn't have the 5.0ghz band. I like the intl versions, because you get two sim card slots. The US version only gets one.
@@genet6255 Yes I believe it does and it is also dual SIM hybrid or one SIM and SD card. If you understand what I mean. Very good phone.
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks...
My old phone was already 6 years old, so it was time for a new one. I just bought the Moto G8 Plus and got it yesterday. It's amaaaazing. I love it so much
Wow6 years!! I would love to be able to keep one cellphone that much time. The maximum I've kept the same cellphone is 2 years 😔.
Mine is a 4 year old galaxy s7 edge. Slightly slowing down, yet works really well.
Moto g8+ gang
Hey Cheezay, does your Moto G8 plus, handle the 5.0ghz frequency of WIFI? Or just the 2.4ghz band?
@@genet6255 G8 Plus includes WiFi ac which means it is capable of either 2.4 or 5 ghz.
Motorola usually makes one (pretty delayed) major OS version update, so if G8 Plus gets 10.0 soon, it might not then get 11.0. While G8 Power is guaranteed to get 11.0 as it is already on 10.0. Just a thing to consider.
Don't wry it will turn into only security updates for that phone sooner than later.🤣
zen the G series only gets one major update. The first two G phones got two updates, but they later switched to one update. Except for the G Pro with Android One, that will get two updates.
G7 got 10 though
@@kumomeme7852 yes it got it's 1 big update... It won't get android 11
I live with android 7 and have no problem with it. I don't understand why people care so much
The G8 Power is better because it has Android 10 and a 5000mah battery. The specs are identical, and the only real advantage the G8 Plus has is the camera.
Yeah I'm gonna get the G8 power because I need battery and literally don't give a shot about the camera
@@IIStasisII Technically the G8 Power's camera setup is more useful thanks to its ultrawide, telephoto and macro modes. The Plus has wide, ultrawide (only for videos) and a depth sensor.
I use my ultrawide, telephoto and macro cameras quite frequently. The main 16mp sensor is good enough for stills and has 4k video.
At least the plastic back can't break as easily as the glass ones.
And When in a case it doesn't matter I dont know why come companies use glass when 95% of people use a case
Why are you worrie about the Xbox breaking???
I have one to but I never broke mine dropping....
@@mollies13 Are you okay? Do I need to call the ambulance and say someone has had a stroke?
@@mollies13 You need help
@@BigBangBBT No its just I always seem to help the star live longer. UY scuti is the biggest star in the world.
now we have the new one call stephsenon 12.
So just ordered the G8 Plus. Biggest winning reason was the G8 plus has a compass, something I didn't think I really needed when i got my old G5S plus. What a pain without it. Other minor reasons fractionally smaller and lighter.
Now if Motorola merged the 2 phones you would have one very good phone - bigger battery, NFC, merge camera features etc. Separate phones ... so so for me.
I don't want to pay the extra money though. They have a flagship Z series that's not so popular
My exact thoughts. For outdoors, the bigger battery and 2x zoom from the G8 Power and night camera from the Plus
All that backing doesn’t matter if you keep your phone in a protective case.
The blue and pink ones look good tho.
I'm still rocking the Moto G4 running android 7. It has taken some beating through my working day being a joiner, you couldn't kill it with a stick, but after three years its starting to get a bit laggy and I feel a new mobile purchase coming on. For some reason I can't see past Motorola even with their sluggish updates. I'm glad I've stumbled across your reviews this past week, gives me food for thought. Thanks👍
G8 POWER is ideal for what I need a phone to do. Thanks for the in depth review
I'm on my g8 power right now awesome device
Watching this from my Moto G3 ... God I need a new phone! Waiting for the lastest Moto release before deciding.
dude, get a friggin' Redmi Note 8 (about the same as these Moto G8's in overall features) for just $170 USD on Amazon. TREAT YOURSELF lol
I you have the Moto g3, then I recommend you the Moto g7 Power, now it is very cheap and very, very good!
So do i, my G3 is inmortal!
My g5 went through fire and water .. but still works ,just battery not good anymore . I want Moto but with reallly good camera
@@pope3610 mine had been through EVERYTHING and just the up-sound button had come off. Then a few months ago it fell face down on the pavement and screen smashed. Still works but battery runs down in half a day. Time for a new one!
Funnily enough just bought a G8 Power after comparing it to a G8 Plus and other than lack of NFC (which I don't use, I prefer the folding kind o money) and some camera differences seem to be a bit too close together, the big battery and Android 10 sold me it. Though ordered it from the Motorola shop due to a discount strangely won't come till April.
The only reason I'm reluctant to part with my old G5 is the front fingerprint sensor. It's great to just quickly unlock it when it's face-up in front of me on the desk. Whereas on the G8s I have to PIN open it...
There is a sensor on the back
I'm also gonna be switching from a G5 to a G8, but if i remember correctly the G8 Plus supports Face Unlock so you should be good.
I'll miss my G5 when I upgrade, I can buy a new battery and install it myself for £10! I suspect nobody ever buys a new battery for modern phones.
Thanks was on the fence for new phone, just purchased the plus over power and very pleased with the phone. Had a g5 for a number of years. Motorola, good phones at a reasonable price not breaking the bank.
I wish Motorola would at least give us OIS for the main camera as that helps out a lot when taking pictures. The video part of most motorola phones is not that good. I wish the EIS for the action camera was better in 1080p. Everything else is OK for a Motorola device at this price point, even though I wish they would move over to 6Gb of RAM as standard. Nice review as always.
the g7 plus had OIS, but nobody noticed it: '(
I just bought the g8 plus, long time Samsung user, big upgrade from an s6 been well impressed so far, much better battery life and especially audio quality from the on-board speakers and also when plugging in headphones,
between the g8 power and the plus, I'd probably choose the g8 plus again, the 4000ma battery is more than enough for my usage, I might need NFC at some point and the camera (especially when using gcam apk) is pretty good, I think the g8 plus might be a bit cheaper too
The G8 plus is cheaper. I paid £200 from car4warehouse.
Is the audio quality through headphone jack loud and clear? I tested my Sony headphones in carphonewarehouse display unit moto g8 and it wasn't loud or clear.
@@majidmehmood786 i think it is through my headphones (Bose quiet comfort 15 and some cheap Jbuds bluetooth wireless
), if you're using bluetooth there's also the dolby audio, which has some extra settings/EQ to help out, makes a real difference
G8 power is 5000 ma LOL I HAVE IT HEHE
Wait the g8 power is cheaper than plus isn't it?
Just lost my G8 plus witch I absolutely loved! So much bang for your buck, have a G8 power arriving next day or two so fingers crossed as good
Hey Adrian, this is Gene, in the US. When you get your G8 Power let me know if it has dual band WIFI (2.4ghz and 5.0ghz). My current G7 Power intl version (which is the version you guys get in Europe) didn't have the dual band. Also let me know please, if you can see the screen comfortably in bright sunlight. My current phone has great battery life, but the screen gets washed out, because it doesn't get bright enough, when I'm standing out in the sun.
Had the G8 power few weeks now...love it!
The G8 Power is better because of Android 10 and a much better battery. The specs are the same, but the camera is better on the G8 Plus.
So which do you think its better?
@@amarengof G8 Power is better.
I personally don't understand why they make these different versions actually... OS versions are different, camera features are different, camera punch holes are different.. and the screen colors are slightly warmer on the 8+. Why? Why not only make a G8 Power including all the better specs of the G8+ ?
@Frank
Agreed.
Motorola are releasing far too many versions instead of consolidating all their efforts into a really solid budget phone.
Got a Moto G8 Plus in December for £192 on a deal from Amazon. Bargain and a great budget phone. Just needs Android 10 to round it off. Cheers for the review.
If you don't care about future updates, Motorola phones are bargains. I myself am typing this on a g6 play
@@miniweeddeerz1820 Well I got the last security update (up to December) three days ago..
The Moto Z play was my best phone. I sold that as the battery life wasn't so good when older.
Same! :)
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks.
I wanted the G8 Power but couldn't find it anywhere here in Australia, so I went for the g8 plus instead, overall I'm impressed, for day to day use it is really great, the camera is a bit average but for the cost of the device everything is impressive.
I was surprised to see you play an Indian movie trailer. BTW, I love your videos.
You are fast! 2 videos in 2 hrs
I just purchased a Samsung A51 and I am truly impressed.
Considering fast charging is mainly for Vehicles.
It has absolutely everything l need and I truly cannot see why anyone would purchase a thousand dollar trouble ridden flagship.
Bit annoying they've split such important features across both phones when they really could have been shared. I'm mainly talking about the camera tech. I want the power... But I really want the night mode too. I guess I'll be missing out on the new G8 series.
I'm actually afraid of buying one and couple months later they come out with a G9 Plus with all the features combined from those two 🤣
Thanks, this and your other video have helped me choose the plus. Aside form the superior camera spec, NFC is atractive. I've never actually used it for payment but can see how it's going to become more popular...
Big battery and headphone jack is a necessity for me when shopping for a phone. I'll be giving the power a try now that it's on Google Fi for $199.
Google fi has the Moto g power which is practically the same with 1 less camera .. it will support all US networks but you are degrading with only 3 cameras
@@markgeorge2200 yeah, its alright but recently switched to Verizon and Galaxy A71 5G UW
Watching this on my g4 play which is 4 yrs old and has drop many of times on concrete and still is in good condition better than iPhone and Samsung
Motorola in my opinion has the best Android UI right now.
It's basically stock across so it's very snappy and fluid with no bloatware or ads. Plus the added moto features such as moto actions and peek display are genuinely useful.
Moto just needs to get their updates faster and more regular to make the experience unbeatable.
I had the G8 Plus and wife the Power for the last 18-24 months, both great for day to day use. Looking at changing mine but cant decide between a new Moto G... or a Redmi Note
No wonder the updates are extremely slow. Moto releases too many phones and some specs somewhat overlap on to each other. If only they can keep up with true Android (not the Moto) OS updates then I'm up for it.
Upgraded processer 665 is very welcomed. A 5ooomamp 🔋, wow-we. 2days also welcomed. The power, very good mid-ranger, no NFC, downer. All in all, not to shabby, very good review!
Actually, the deciding factor for me was the availability of a case. I liked the g8 Power better, but there is no Poetic Spartan case for the g8 Power. The strength of the case means more to me than anything else so I never have to worry about accidentally dropping the phone or otherwise abusing it.
Very helpful comparison, thank you!
If the power had NFC I'd consider it. NFC should be considered a standard feature in all smartphones in 2020, it's so cheap. Otherwise it's pretty darn good...
I feel like if they rolled all of these features into only a couple of phones they could produce an overall excellent phone for about the same price or perhaps even less, like Xiaomi or Realme. Instead they're doing a Samsung and releasing as many phones as they can, and very few of them are likely to be updated past a year.
Here's what I'd like to see:
- NFC as standard
- Stop splitting camera features (unless the phone is specifically camera focused)
- 4500mAh battery at least
- Take a leaf out of Apple's book and actually support your phones, we don't all want a mound of e-waste on our hands...
- Don't even bother trying to sell a 720p display (not these models specifically)
Up to the G3, Motorola were doing pretty well with the best bang for your buck, but they're really dropped the ball in recent years. My Gen 1 Moto G has a 720p screen, you shouldn't be selling anything larger than 4.5 inches at 720p these days. Sure resolution isn't everything, but really?
Just got the G8 plus loving it 😍😍
Watching this from my G7 Power. The G8 Power will be my next phone
You buy phone ever year?
dude skip at least one generation.
I have both mate battery nowhere near as good save your money. It's a good phone yes and an improvement in some areas but prefer my g7 power. Ha e swapped back today. G7 power is a beast
Could you make a video with a direct camera comparison between them?
Seconded
Third. Love my G7 POWER but the camera drives me nuts. I want to get a better phone camera but stick with motorola
@@allyec5031 same the camera is garbage especially the video camera but I don't take many anyways
@@allyec5031 get the Gcam apk from parrot. It's a modified pixel camera software that works for the G series phones. It makes the camera amazing trust me
@@ILoveGrilledCheese can't find that. Is it on Google store?
My biggest concern is battery power. I'm still rocking a 3000mAh battery (LG V20 which was $900 4 years ago) which is absolutely dreadful! The phone is still a great phone but I hate the battery life. 4000 is cool 5000 is obviously the way to go. I'm not concerned about camera quality. I have a Nikon for that. But I'm done with $1000 "flagship" phones and having to charge them multiple times a day. Gimme the G8 Power!
For those in the US, this phone is just called Moto G Power and there’s a Moto G Stylus (which comes with a stylus). They have dropped the generation numbering system for future Motorola phones in the US.
Crystal Mye that’s ridiculous, because Europe gets the Moto G Pro. That has double the storage of the stylus, 6GB of Ram and Android One.
are you sure? moto g8 power seems to be a completely different thing from Moto G Power.
The Plus for me and my brother has one. My daughter had a new Samsung A51 which is a direct competitor but costs about £75 more. The reason I favour the Plus over Power is the NFC which works with my camera, but more importantly I imagine, can store credit and debit cards for no limit contactless payment virtually everywhere these days [apart from at John Lewis stores perhaps]. Also NFC smartphones are about to be able to replace car keys for keyless entry and drive type cars. It’s coming to Apple phones through a software update apparently so Android shouldn’t be far behind.
and? which is the best for you?
I have already bought Power. Not very interested in photos. Battery time is crucial. Thanks for the review!
Please review the Moto G Stylus
ASAP and compare! Thanks 👌👍😎
The g8 power surprisingly has more cameras and a more modern selfie camera then the g8 plus... In addition it's large battery and android 10 interface means for a cheaper price you get overall more (a slightly worse camera but that's it) and it will last you longer in terms of software updates
I've had my samsung s8 for two years now and I'm considering one of these as they seem great and this video helped me understand more:)
I have Moto g8+ I got it at Christmas it's amazing
Is it tea time yet? Very good review. Lenovorola strikes again with these set of twins. Who makes excellent mid-rangers, your right Lenovorola? A 665processer with a ji- gun-da 5000 mamp 🔋? Yikes, just maybe 3days of power? Very nice, but I'm looking forward the Edge plus, welcome back to the flagship space?
Is the g8 power footage good? I bought one and am waiting to arrive. Thank you!
G8 power Bigger Battery, Bigger screen, Has a tad bit worse warmth in color and sharpness, But also is slightly better in performance, And is cheaper,
I think I know what I'm going with
Hey Chris, by any chance can you make a video when you comparing the the Motorola g7 power against the g8 power? I’m about to buy one of them but I’m not ever sure the g8 power worth the plus money or if that is worth it ,by far or that’s not really big a deal? Not to mention that you said the g7 power is one of your personal favourite. Thanks in advance. Great content, nice reviews. Cheers
who else fingers their phone? 😂
...until it screams with pleasure at the top of it's lungs "oh my god I'mma about to malfunction..time for an upgrade! "😅
Shivam weirdo
🤣
Get jexi movie phone 😁😁😁
I definitely finger my phone. Lmao
What about stereo speakers, plus version has proper left channel in earpiece (by gsmarena rewiev) and the earpiece speaker looks bigger than on the g8 Power? Does that make difference in audio or it is basically the same?
I totally think the g8 plus would be the phone for me. Can't believe the price for all those features.
I love this phone the G8 power what a phone beautiful either by this phone the G8 power then go out and buy the iPhone which is over £1,000 G8 power lovely phone 👍👍👍😊😊😊
I have motorola g7plus, g6 plus, now am buy g8 plus Nice phone.
Hey Mark, This is Gene in the US. I have the international version of the G7 Power now. I love the battery life, but have problems seeing the screen in bright sunlight. Does the Moto G8 Power you have (we call it the intl version here), have a screen that can easily be seen in the bright sunlight, without you having to find a little shade to look at it?
If so, then I'll order the G8 Power. Also, does the G8 Power have dual band wifi reception (2.4ghz and 5.0ghz)? My G7 Power intl version only came with 2.4ghz wifi reception. Not as important as screen brightness, but still, nice!
Thanks for helping me. I can make a decision from your answer.
My Motorola G8 plus has some issues with the screen... It has a "Burnt Screen"... Idk what to do? :-/ it's a good phone but that issue with the screen sucks.
Is speaker quality same on both?
Hey Tech Spurt,
Just wanting to confirm the way you get the same setup on every phone, is it using Android's backup and restore on setup?
This is what I'd do when I get a new phone. Bit of a tech enthusiast myself hence why I watch the channel, I also look for value for money, so the G7 power was definitely a consideration for my last phone.
Unfortunately couldn't find any models I could purchase with NFC. NFC was only available in certain region models which was a minority anyway.
Any news or leaks about nokia 5.2?
Should I go for Moto g8 plus/power over 5.2 ?
Under $250
well, spec-wise I'd say.... evidently
@@chrisrosenkreuz23 rumours say 5.2 will have 665 but I know HMD, they will either go for same p60 or sd660 @ $250 or higher
I’ve found the reliability of current Nokia phones to be well below average. Speak as you find!
@@hedydd2 A friend of mine is using nokia 6 , drops like everyday but still nothing and working fine.
Other friends have 6.1plus and 6.2 running fine too.
How come you say "its below average" ?
@@cinnamonsquash
Because it is well documented that certain models are prone far more average to early failure and being unable to be booted.
Had the moto e4 for a long time, very nice phone but the camera just doesnt do it anymore. Wish the moto g8 power had a better camera, went with the plus. I would have been willing to pay over 300 if they gave me a 500 battery and 48mp camera.
Re camera/s: Pity they just don't make one phone clearly better than the other and charge accordingly. This way I'm torn: better image, better night vision, or macro and 2x zoom :-/
I agree
Motorola should not being doing this. It frustrates the fact that one is better at this but then the other un other way... And both are priced the same basically.
I think that if I use logic, the G8 Plus would be better if it had Android 10, and in countries like Brazil is actually getting updated. So by just waiting you would have a better phone overall. My problem is that I like the front design of the Power. The battery isn't a big of deal for me since the Pro has an already big battery.
On the Moto G8 Power, does it let you make the screen smaller for CZcams videos and Netflix so the picture is not cut by the hole punch?
Great review, don't actually need a phone at the moment, but if i did i'd go for the Plus if i were to choose. I'm a little concerned about the processor on both the of these phones in all honesty, but glad to see the 64 gb of storage.
The processor works just fine. Don't sweat it
@@linndrumfan1959 right, even the redmi note 7 performs great, and the redmi note 8 has the same processor as the g8 plus which is weird. It's such a small jump from the 7
Love the big battery of G8, but found out G8 doesn't support Miracast, so can only cast to TV with Chromecast, which requires a router. I can't cast since I have no router, I use my unlimited mobile data instead of wasting hundreds of $ per year on internet provider. Was able to cast with old phone that supports Miracast with Netgear Push2TV. Wish Chromecast didn't require a router, stupid limitation. Returning it for a phone that supports Miracast. Why not support Miracast? Ha! Google acquired Motorola in 2015. So requiring Google Chromecast to be able to cast to TV forces G8 users to buy Chromecast. What a surprise!
Motorola, great phones to bad they aren't available in Uganda. It would be nice to own one.
Moto G8 Power is actually better in so many ways compared to G8 plus. And it's a little bit cheaper too. Really impressed by the G8 Power. Good video.👍🏻👍🏻
Really. I think you will found the plus is cheaper than the power. You only get a bit better battery life. That's all.
Thanks Chris to share this nice informated video.
I'm thinking the g8 power for the macro as I like to take photos of flowers and thing I find on the forest floor. Anybody got any reviews of the macro function?
The macro lense is ok not the best... You have to stay real close and real still... However some of the shots come out very well while others are ok... However it does work well of you have patience
I'm strongly considering the power over a flagship this year. Save tons of money,get a capable phone and have amazing battery a phone like the s20 ultra couldn't even compete with. But ridiculously long battery is a serious priority for me.
The storage type is what hurts them both. They both use eMMC instead of ufs.
5000 mah vs 4000.. hmm g power it is.. don't care for the better camera and wtf is nfc anyway..
android version of contactless payments and data transfer wirelessly
Then just buy a cheaper version like $100 dollar or less if you dont care about cameras......
Won't be staying with Motorola after my last 4 handsets being from the Moto series.
The G8 Plus is a step down in build quality and charging speed from the G7 Plus.
Will be getting a OnePlus 7T going forward.
The 8 plus has a 4000mah battery which more than makes up for the slightly slower charging speed of the 7 plus IMHO
I'm in Gloucester UK. I have a budget around the £200 quid mark that will take good home vids of guitar and vocals. Sound and playback quality is as important as picture quality. So which phone do you think would best suit our needs please? Which would you recommend? Muchly appreciate your reviews by the way.
I returned to Moto a few years ago with my current E5. It was inexpensive and I needed a quick phone, cheap. Now it's shown to be the best phone I have ever had considering Apple, Nokia, Emerson, Alcatel et.al. It seems the Microsoft blowup put them in a position to where they have to really do good to take back their old market share, which was #1 many years. I came to this YT because I'm wanting, not needing, a new one. My simple E5 12mp Camera shut down an Iphone X my friend had just bought, he was surprised to have to admit it was better.. my shopping here is IF I buy one of these, the camera will be better then my E5. I have found especially here, Megapixels doesn't make a camera better, it is the physical device... Tech Spurt - I would like your comments
PS - I'm also looking at G9 Plus
Hi Chris, what's the approximate screen-on time for G8 Power?
I don't own one but i asked a friend to test using his phone. Heres what he responded with: It will last about 2-3 days if not doing anything exept for running the screen.
If you are a heavy user it is approximately 19 hours if using something such as a game nonstop.
If you are running the phone with the screen off and you are on airplane mode, it will last about 5-6 days
People do seem to say the power is worse than the moto g7 power but it is just about the same as there are no noticable changes between the G7 and G8 other than better cameras.
In these phones which is good to hear music?
It baffles me that people go for high-end Samsung phones when you can pick up one of these for 1/5 the price. I mean what is the difference, really? What are you paying an extra £800 for? For it to flip? To get a few extra pixels in your photos? A few ms off loading times? I feel like people will happily get ripped off for the chance to show they can afford it.
Hey, I really wanna know about the moto g stylus... Does it make sense getting a 4gb 665 chipset in 2020 while there are other phones with bigger ram's and better chipset's? Does the phone perform decently well gaming or using video editing apps on the phone?... Please consider answering these questions! Much appreciated and very grateful!
My girlfriend has the g8 plus, I have the g8 power, we both love the stereo sound
'm a little confused between the camera difference... Is the power's 16MP main camera better resolution than the Plus's 48MP that uses pixel binning (12MP effective)
My G7 Supra didn't come with the plastic phone case but my G5 did. I'm gonna wait for the G8 Plus to release then use it in place of my G5 Supra
I'm swaying towards the G8 Power for the big battery and the macro mode - but they are both great phone - PS - Is there some warmth ( bass ) to the sound or are they tinny sounding like the Moto E6 plus ?
Watching on my Motorola G Power (2020) USA version. 💪
I'll go always with the Power, just because of the no notch... thanks!
Is the G8 power worth it still in 2021? I have an S7 currently on which the battery has become crap.
Sir please tell me which one is better in between moto g8 plus and vision?
Got the Power for 110 Euros + 24 months warranty. I just could not not buy it, this was an absolute steal !!! (from Altex Romania shop)
I am an Apple user and have been on iOS for prob a decade. I cannot stand the whole Android bloatware mess, but absoluetly loooove Moto. And I want to support any brand that does stereo speakers on such an affordable range, haha.
Might as well sell my iPhone 11 Max and bank the cash, if this Power overtakes me :D
I actually did try one other Moto before, it was a Motorola One Action but they had a strange video encoder that was horribly washing out contrast into pastel-looking videos (only the "One" lineup though). So I was upset and eventually gave it up, but I've missed Moto since because everything else was great. I'm really excited now haha.
Affordable smartphones like this just makes the experience feel right, don't know how to say it. There's literally no guilt and otherwise I have issues with that big time. This is great
Looking to get the g8 power as a upgrade from the g6!
My brother too!
Does all the modern moto phones still have the pill navigation option (not the google one). I love using that system on my moto z3 play, simple and centralized without needing your fingers to fly about the screen. Great for one handed use.
I love the macro linse/møde
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
Thank you for the premium video
Why did moto change, the plus is usually the better phone when comparing specs ? ( Still using my 6+)
the only diffrence i see in screen is the movement of the camera :P but the screen look defently the same ! i gonna purchase the g8 power becous i care about battery
G8 plus has 5ghz option.... G8 power only 2.4ghz. Something you forgot to mention ☹️
Does any of the phone have an option to turn on hotspot and WiFi at the same time? And one more thing Moto g8plus have laser focus which you didn't mention.
Does laser focus shine the torch or is it more subtle?
I thought I'd like the g8 Power, but after seeing this. I'm liking the plus features. I'm partial to the navigation Buttons at the bottom. I love having them. If I got the plus, and it auto updates to version 10. Will I lose the navigation buttons?
Tech Spurt, you said the Moto G7 Power battery life> Moto G8 power battery life right? In one of your comments on a different video.
Any word on the g8 power lite? When will it be released in the UK? Seems like good pricing from what I have seen.
Moto G8 Power Lite now available on Amazon £149.99
The G8 Power sounds like it's streets ahead of the G7 Power which was just a basic phone with a big ass battery. It's now a realistic proposition. That being said the G8 Plus still has a solid battery capacity plus a few more niche features with Android 10 to come. Both with super fast charging, it's definitely a debate. Think the Plus edges it for me.
I like the Power one because of Android 10 and maybe the front camera 'pin hole' style. But I'm thinking... If the Plus would have Android 10.... It Will be actually the best one. So I'm kinda thinking about buying the Plus for the long term. IDK..
dude it's really disappointing that you never got around to doing either the mi 9t or the realme x2 pro. Both of which are available in europe and by extension the uk
which phone is better g8 power or g8 plus beside camera or software?
I think I prefer the G8 power - just don't like the centre notch on the G8 plus. If it wasn't for that, I'd go for G8 plus.