Motorola G8 Plus Smartphone Review with Key Features

Buyers are waiting for a novelty from the famous Motorola brand in the fall of 2019. The release of the Motorola G8 Plus smartphone is scheduled for this month. What will surprise the model? What characteristics and advantages does it have? Does it have any disadvantages? Let's review the device and analyze it in detail in the article.

Motorola G8 Plus Smartphone

Motorola Mobility became part of Lenovo in 2014. The company produces modern mobile phones and inexpensive smartphones. Thanks to high-quality products, the company is in the 5th place in the rating of world brands. The Moto G family is considered the development of the brand. Android smartphones with Snapdragon processor have been successfully sold since 2013. Motorola G8 Plus is an eighth generation smartphone with high-quality characteristics, high performance and long battery life.

General characteristics of the model

Appearance

The new smartphone has a classic appearance, made in the form of a candy bar with a large screen. Case dimensions are 158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm, the device weighs 188 grams. The thickness is due to the installed high-capacity battery. The dimensions of the case are well chosen, ergonomic, the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand. It should be noted that the phone has narrow, almost invisible frames and a small "chin".

The front camera is installed in the upper center of the screen and is made in the form of a drop. The main camera has a triple unit, its location is the back cover, upper left corner. In the center of the lid, the manufacturer has placed a fingerprint scanner, with a corporate logo - the letter M, at the bottom an inscription with characteristics shines. The glossy plastic case reliably protects against moisture and is resistant to various drops and splashes. On the right side there are two buttons: volume control and on / off. On the left side there is a SIM card slot. The charger jack is on the bottom, and the headphone jack is on the top. The model can be purchased in two colors: Dark Blue and Dark Red. The estimated cost of a smartphone is 20,000 rubles.

Screen

The screen size is 6.3 inches, the usable area is 99.1 cm2. The display has a very good 19: 9 ratio, with such numbers you can watch a movie, surf the Internet, play an online game. Screen resolution 1080 x 2280 pixels, density equal to 400 ppi. The screen-to-body ratio is 82.5%. Matrix in the display LTPS IPS LCD type. The display itself is a capacitive touchscreen, supports 16M colors. The top of the screen is protected by special durable Gorilla Glass.

Processor and memory

The phone works with excellent performance - after all, the case has an octa-core octa-core processor with a Kryo 4 + 4 core architecture. Four Kryo 260 Gold cores operate at 2.0 GHz, the other 4 Kryo 260 Silver - at 1.8 GHz ... The Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset is designed for mid-range smartphones, it works on the 11 nm process technology on the GPU Adreno 610 graphics accelerator. The device supports an artificial intelligence system, which allows you to create photos of excellent quality and clear details. The work of all parts can be traced by the smooth switching of applications and menus, when several applications are launched at once, and the pages are quickly opened. It is allowed to play dynamic low-volume games on a smartphone. With medium settings, the graphics in them will be clear.

The chipset is complemented by a good amount of RAM weighing 4 GB. The built-in memory of the device is 64 or 128 GB. This range allows you to save high quality snapshots and videos. The memory can be expanded by 512 GB using a microSD card. It can be installed in the common SIM card slot. The slot is double, located on the left side of the case. If additional memory is not required, you can use two Nano-SIMs at the same time, with dual standby.

Operating system functions and capabilities

The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie operating system. The version was released a year and a half ago, so for today all the flaws and shortcomings are taken into account in it. Android means a standard menu and applications, a traditional interface with shortcuts on the desktop. The shell is a slightly updated Pixel Launcher. The search bar is in the middle of the screen. The menu scrolls smoothly, quickly and accurately.

Multimedia cameras

The main camera is mounted in a triple unit, each lens has a high resolution and its own functionality. The first lens has a resolution of 48 MP, f / 1.7 aperture, a camera with a wide angle of view, laser autofocus and PDAF autofocus function. The fourth eye in the unit is the laser autofocus system. The second camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels, works at an aperture of f / 2.2, an ultra-wide lens with a focus of 14 mm, with an excellent viewing angle. A dedicated camcorder shoots 1080p videos. The third camera with a built-in depth sensor has an f / 2.2 aperture and a resolution of 5 MP. The special features of the cameras are panorama and high-quality HDR modes for shooting photos and videos, macro mode, built-in LED flash. When shooting in video mode, the output is as follows: 1080 Pix at 30/60/120 frames per second, 720 Pix at 30/240 frames.

The front camera operates at f / 2.0 aperture with a 25MP lens. It features an HDR (high quality shooting) function. The output video is 1080p at 30 and 120 frames per second. A selfie lens is installed in the teardrop notch at the top of the display.

Communication, communication

The device uses the following standards and technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE. The GSM format for SIM 1 and SIM 2 cards works in the 2G bands 850/900/1800/1900. The Internet is provided with 3G standards on the HSDPA 850/900/1700 and 4G LTE waves. The data transfer rate reaches: for HSPA - 42.2 ... 5.76 Mbit / s, for LTE-A 600/50 Mbit / s. When considering wireless communications, we can note the presence of dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, access points and Wi-Fi-Direct with code protection. You can transfer data using Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE or infrared. Navigation is provided by GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS networks.

Sound and speakers

The smartphone has a built-in FM radio for music lovers and news lovers. The user can easily listen to information or music by connecting a headset via a mini-Jack, 3.5 mm in diameter, located on the upper end of the case. There is also a loudspeaker, with stereo speakers. One of the speakers is located above the display in the form of a small dark strip.

In a crowded environment, every sound from your device can be heard thanks to Active Noise Cancellation with dedicated microphone.

Accumulator battery

Long battery life is provided by the battery capacity in conjunction with the Qualcomm processor. The device is equipped with a standard capacious battery with a dimension of 4000 m * Ah. It is non-removable, lithium polymer Li-Po. There is a fast charging function of 18 W, with which the device will be charged in a couple of hours. For charging, a USB 2.0 socket is installed in the smartphone body, with a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. In the active mode of operation, the gadget will last for a day and a half, while the user can run on the Internet, play a game or watch a video. In standby mode, the device can hold charging for 3 days.

Additional settings and capabilities

The model is equipped with a fingerprint scanner that is triggered in a matter of seconds. One touch blocks the device, the second turns it on. The smartphone also has a compass, accelerometer, proximity sensor and gyroscope for image stabilization during filming.

Packaging

The smartphone is fully equipped with everything you need. A stylish black box with a brand name contains the device itself, a user manual, a warranty card, a charger, a 1 m USB cable, and a clip for installing cards. The set also includes a soft transparent silicone case. Manufacturers have added it on purpose so that the user does not have time to leave fingerprints on the glossy body of the device.

• classic design;
• ergonomics;
• beautiful appearance;
• extensive functionality;
• the case is protected from splashes and moisture;
• good performance;
• high-quality matrix;
• the screen has a protective glass;
• triple rear camera unit;
• pure android;
• excellent aspect ratio of the screen;
• capacious battery;
• fast charging function works;
• excellent photo opportunities;
• wide-angle cameras;
• laser autofocus;
• high-quality photos;
• there is an infrared port;
• there is an FM radio;
• there is a fingerprint sensor;
• high-quality stereo sound;
• there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones;
• full set;
• long battery life;
• flagship features for an average price.

• NFC chip for paying for purchases without a card is not installed for all countries and regions;
• there is no zoom to enlarge the picture when shooting.

Conclusion

Motorola G8 Plus is a novelty in October with excellent photo and video capabilities. With a sufficiently capacious battery, excellent autonomous operation of the flagship of the budget line is observed. The cost is slightly higher than average, but the quality-price ratio is maintained at a high level. The smartphone is suitable for watching videos, surfing the Internet and creating clear, high-quality photos with excellent detail. The model will be available in Russia in the second half of November 2019.