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Motorola Moto G54 5G vs Google Pixel 8

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Motorola Moto G54 5G vs Google Pixel 8

57 out of 100
Motorola Moto G54 5G
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Motorola Moto G54 5G
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Motorola Moto G54 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 7020) that was released on September 5, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G54 5G
  • Shows 24% longer battery life (24:17 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.3 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 425 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Delivers 209% higher peak brightness (1444 against 467 nits)
  • 2.5x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 462K)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • OLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

Evaluation of Motorola Moto G54 5G and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Moto G54 5G
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeIPS LCDOLED
Size6.5 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI405 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness560 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio85.6%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.8%99.2%
PWMNot detected170 Hz
Response time24 ms3 ms
Contrast1640:1∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Moto G54 5G
467 nits
Pixel 8+209%
1444 nits

Design and build

Height161.56 mm (6.36 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width73.82 mm (2.91 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.89 mm (0.35 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP52IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlue, GreenBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Moto G54 5G
85.6%
Pixel 8+2%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Motorola Moto G54 5G and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7020Google Tensor G3
Max clock2200 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsIMG BXM-8-256Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units144896
GPU clock900 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~259.2 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Moto G54 5G
2291
Pixel 8+87%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Moto G54 5G
462500
Pixel 8+147%
1142697
CPU150008355012
GPU77511374696
Memory114147183080
UX121021229909
Total score4625001142697
Samples[20 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMMy UXStock Android
OS size19 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power33 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingYesYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (50% in 33 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:15 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:39 hr08:08 hr
Watching video12:58 hr14:06 hr
Gaming05:16 hr04:49 hr
Standby136 hr81 hr
General battery life
Moto G54 5G+24%
24:17 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens118°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length - 25 mm
Sensor - Samsung GNV
Sensor size - 1/1.31"
Pixel size0.61 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 12 MP
Aperture - f/2.2
Sensor - Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size - 1/2.9"
Pixel size - 1.25 micron
Stabilization - Digital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
Pixel size1.75 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4920 x 32643648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorCMOS -
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size1 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Moto G54 5G
79.7 dB
Pixel 8+12%
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedSeptember 2023October 2023
Release dateSeptember 2023October 2023
Launch price$179$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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