Compare: Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Nokia 7.2 (4GB RAM)

Our Opinion

The Nokia 7.2 (4GB RAM) is a slightly better phone, but the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Nokia 7.2 (4GB RAM) might be a slightly better choice.

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	Motorola Moto G8 Plus	Nokia 7.2 (4GB RAM)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	28.7	30.5
Value for Money Score	65.7	61.9
Price	₹ 13,999 onwards	₹ 16,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2019	Sep, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.3 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)	1080x2280 pixels (~ 400 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Panda glass	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	N/A	HDR10, Always-on Display
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665Ranked #45 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660Ranked #47 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 610	Adreno 512
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling		Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 16MP + 5MP	48MP + 8MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/1.7 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 1.6um Pixel Size; PDAF & Laser AF, 16MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 14mm Focal Length; 117-degree Ultrawide; Dedicated Video Camera, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 1.12um Pixel Size; Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]/60/120fps; [email protected]/240fps, Digital zoom (up to 8x), Burst shot, Auto HDR, Timer, High res zoom, Live filter, Shot optimization, Smart composition, Auto smile capture, Cinemagraph, Portrait mode, Cutout, Manual mode, RAW photo output, Active photos, Spot colour, Best shot, Slow motion video, Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video, Electronic Video Stabilization	48MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF; Zeiss optics; EIS, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length; Ultrawide lens, 5MP: Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]
Secondary Camera	25MP	20MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.8um Pixel Size, Auto HDR, Timer, Face beauty, Auto smile capture, Cinema graph, Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, Group selfie, Spot colour, Live filter, Active photos, Gesture selfie	F/2.0 Aperture, Zeiss optics, HDR
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	9.1 mmThick	8.25 mmMedium
Weight	188 gmMedium	180 gmMedium
Width	75.8 mmOk for one-handed use	75.2 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Battery Standby	328 hrs	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	34.40 hrs	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W TurboPower
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	Web browsing: 14.0 hrs, Music streaming: 59.4 hrs, Video streaming: 15.9 hrs, GPS navigation: 14.6 hrs	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	NFC; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Nice looking (plastic) build with a gradient-like glossy back finish Ergonomic The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is snappy (the face unlocking isn't very quick though, so we'd recommend sticking to the fingerprint unlock for most users) Good, crisp, vivid 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS display with good color reproduction Motorola continues to pack simple stock Android in it's G-series, along with a bunch of useful Moto add-ons like Peek Display (always-on display), and Attentive Display (keeps the screen on while you’re looking at it), and Moto Actions (gestures like twist to open the camera, chop-chop for flashlight, lift to unlock, to name a few) - the overall software package is one of the best in the Android domain, especially if you like the simplicity of clean UIs Good mid-range performance backed by the Snapdragon 665 - daily use and casual games are smooth Nice, versatile triple camera system - Primary 48MP sensor + 16MP ultra-wide angle lens (only for videos, it's an 'action-cam' as seen on the Motorola One Action, which lets you record horizontal videos while holding the phone vertically) + 5MP depth sensor The primary 48MP camera captures sharp and colourful images in the daytime Snappy and is quick to autofocus on objects, thanks to the laser autofocus system, which is great for a phone’s camera in this price range If you love creating videos, the action camera on the G8 Plus will open up a different perspective that’s not usually found in this budget segment - you can record videos holding the phone in a vertical position which improves stability - what you get is GoPro-like features, without splashing out on a new camera Videos also have electronic stabilization in place, which is pretty good at its job of keeping footage stabilized while shooting The 25MP selfie camera on the front is decent and so are the portrait pictures Overall, the cameras on the Moto G8 Plus are fairly good for the price bracket (though not the best - that status is taken by the Xiaomi and Realme phones in this bracket) Excellent stereo speakers setup, for this price range - the Dolby Audio speakers make watching videos on the phone truly delightful - if you’re coming from any other phone with a single loudspeaker, you will be pleasantly surprised Good battery life with a large 4000mAh battery - you should get 1.5 days of use with moderate usage 15W fast charging support with the TurboPower adapter provided in-the-box (it's not the fastest fast charging though - the phone takes close to 150 minutes to fully charge from 0-100%) The Moto G8 Plus is another good all-round phone from a re-energized Motorola this year - with the versatile camera system array, stereo speakers, modern design, and a good battery life, it's an excellent option to consider if you specifically want a stock-Android-like phone - if stock Android is not a priority however, you can get a little better value for money with Xiaomi and Realme phones in this price bracket	Top notch build quality and premium, elegant glass-back design - the front and back are made out of glass, whereas the frame is a "high-tech polymer that's twice as strong as polycarbonate and half the weight of aluminum" - it's technically plastic, but it has a sturdy feel to it that does make it feel like aluminum in the hand The back glass has a nice matte finish - it's soft to the touch and stands out a bit from traditional glass back designs The green colorway variant is especially attractive and stylish (the black one is more sober) The front is modern and sharp too - with a teardrop notch The power button has a built-in LED light that pulses when you receive a notification, and it's equal parts subtle and cool Dedicated Google Assistant button Very good rear fingerprint sensor Overall, the phone feels like it was built with love and care, with a sturdy frame, clicky buttons, and a nice bit of heft giving it the essence of a much more expensive phone Very good, crisp, colorful, 6.3-inch IPS display Nokia's HDR PureDisplay technology, in addition to supporting native HDR content, also allows the Nokia 7.2 to natively convert SDR videos into HDR ones — resulting in a picture that's brighter and more colorful - it gives everything you watch a noticeable pop, making movies, TV shows, and YouTube clips that much more enjoyable You can also enable the Nokia 7.2's "Dynamic Mode" to have it automatically adjust your screen's color, contrast, brightness, and white balance based on what you're doing - for example, if you're reading a book in the Kindle app, your screen will become warmer as to be easier on your eyes Being part of Android One series, you get clean, simple stock Android backed by guaranteed updates Decent performance with a solid Snapdragon 660 powering the phone - day-to-day tasks, and games are usually smooth Pretty decent triple camera setup for the price bracket - a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor that's used for portrait shots The 48MP camera captures a lot of detail and generally showcases vibrant colors Portrait mode is pretty good too - the detail and color of the primary camera shine through, and Nokia allows you to change the effect and intensity after the fact Overall, this is a pretty decent camera phone for this price category (though it's not up to the level of the category leaders from the likes of Xiaomi, Realme) The single speaker gets loud enough and sounds fine Good battery life with a 3500 mAh battery - you will comfortably get a day of use, even with heavy usage
2-minute Review [Negatives]	It's not the best performer in this price bracket though, and you will see the difference in high-end games like PUBG which will run in low graphics settings - if you are into gaming, you will be better off looking at Xiaomi and Realme phones in this price bracket, which tend to provide better performance bang for the buck Low light performance is average (though the night mode does help matters) You can't get ultra-wide pictures from the ultra-wide lens - it's only for videos	It's significantly behind the best performers in this price bracket though, with its relatively old processor Images from the 48MP camera can occasionally be overly sharpened Low light photography is average The 118-degree ultra-wide camera is a lot of fun to use and opens up new possibilities with the types of photos you can take, but similar to a lot of other phones with an ultra-wide lens, there's a noticeable decrease in image quality compared to the primary camera No fast charging support Overall, while the Nokia 7.2 is a pretty decent phone on its own, it faces some pretty tough competition in its price category at the moment from Xiaomi and Realme, which it will find tough to beat, primarily on account of its average performance and cameras - if, however it's the software experience that matters most to you, it's still worth looking at
Expert Reviews	The Moto G8 Plus brings several major improvements over its predecessor, chief among those is the battery life, Quad Bayer cams.. then there are the stereo speakers, and the flagship-grade audio quality in-depth Read Review » Excellent device for who like vlogging and filming stuff with the Action cam in-depth Read Review » A very usable device on a daily basis...another great budget option from the brand in-depth Read Review » If you're looking for a few novel features in your new smartphone, like the action-cam for video recording, and a fantastic audio experience (for this price tag), you can't go wrong with the Moto G8 Plus in-depth Read Review » The Moto G8 Plus isn't the best all-rounder, but if stock Android, a good display, and stereo speakers are high on your priority list, you might find it worth your while in-depth Read Review » Remains a solid mid-range smartphone despite its caveats in-depth Read Review » There is a lot of competition in this price segment, but Moto G8 Plus holds its own in-depth Read Review » The Moto G series has been the gold standard of budget phones (and is still very good), but competition is now fiercer than ever in-depth Read Review » Mostly brilliant budget phone...but with a lot of competitive rivals around, it's not the clear-cut value champ that the Moto G series once was in-depth Read Review » Moto G8 Plus is recommendable phone, especially due to the high-quality camera and the long battery life in-depth Read Review » A tempting offering in-depth Read Review » The Moto G8 Plus is a dependable phone to live with on a daily basis but it lacks the zing and flair that its Chinese rivals offer at similar or lower prices in-depth Read Review » Gets the basics right..A competitive phone that can take on the competition in-depth Read Review » Brings together the best of the Motorola One-series and Moto G-series smartphones....a unique product in the midrange segment in-depth Read Review » Motorola gets a lot right with the Moto G8 Plus, an elegant design, stereo speakers, good battery life and the bloat-free software experience, but if you were to ask if this is the best phone right now for INR 14,000, then NO in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	Hard to recommend to anyone but the die-hard Nokia brand loyalist on a budget in-depth Read Review » The Nokia 7.2 is a solid, affordable smartphone that caters to those who enjoy clean Android software in-depth Read Review » The whole package comes at a good price, it’s only when the phone tries to go above and beyond with features like a wide-angle camera that it stumbles. in-depth Read Review » A decent proposition for its price, but the competition has more to offer in terms of power in-depth Read Review » The competent and capable Nokia 7.2 is still top o, but there are a number of other challengers that are getting closer in-depth Read Review » Good as a complete package in-depth Read Review » Decent, but lacks the ‘wow’ factor in-depth Read Review » Set to be overshadowed by Redmi Note 8 Pro in-depth Read Review » If stock UI is something you can't compromise on, Nokia 7.2 has you covered in-depth Read Review » A bit of a mixed bag in-depth Read Review » A well-built midrange phone, but not the best value in-depth Read Review » Nokia's latest mid-ranger is a good value, but the increased competition give it a run for its money in-depth Read Review » Acceptable in this price range in-depth Read Review » A fairly competent device...but it is hard to see how Nokia can match up to the Xioamis and Realmes in the market in-depth Read Review » Not quite the best cheap (mid-range) phone around, but comes close in-depth Read Review » Unlike its mid-segmented predecessors that used to lag well behind offerings from the competition, the Nokia 7.2 actually manages to go toe to toe with them in-depth Read Review » A tough one to judge as in some areas it excels, but at the same time, other areas fall short of what’s on offer from the competition in-depth Read Review » Provides a heck of a lot of value in-depth Read Review » Decent midranger in-depth Read Review » Good battery life, lightweight software, and a decent camera make this an interesting value-for-money proposition in-depth Read Review » The competition is pretty stiff in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment with phones like the Realme XT and Redmi K20...But the Nokia 7.2 is able to match up to them with its own strengths in-depth Read Review » A great software experience and an extremely flashy design aside, I believe that users will find no extra value for money in the Nokia 7.2...only for Nokia die-hard fans in-depth Read Review » One of HMD Global’s most comprehensive midrange smartphone in recent times in-depth Read Review » Quite a good offering if you want an Android One device that promises a decent mix of good performance, optics, and design in-depth Read Review » The Nokia 7.2 is a solid and reliable handset in most respects, but the existence of so many high-quality competitors sadly makes the Nokia 7.2 less compelling. in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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