Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Motorola Moto E (2020)
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Motorola Moto G8 Play
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola Moto G8 Play
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Motorola Moto G8 Play
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1520 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 271 | 271 |
| Screen-to-body | 78.4 | 80.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 632 | Helio P70M |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | — |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2 | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3550 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.8 | 157.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 183.6 |
| Width (mm) | 76.6 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, June 05 | 2019, October. Released 2019, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, June 10 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66 - LATAM |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G8 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto E (2020) and Motorola Moto G8 Play are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola Moto G8 Play packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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