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Motorola Moto G84 5G vs Google Pixel 8

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Motorola Moto G84 5G vs Google Pixel 8

64 out of 100
Motorola Moto G84 5G
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Motorola Moto G84 5G
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Motorola Moto G84 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 ) that was released on August 24, 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 G84 5G
  • Shows 24% longer battery life (24:24 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
  • Weighs 18.7 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 2.5x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 458K)
  • Delivers 45% higher peak brightness (1444 against 994 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 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
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Motorola Moto G84 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
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 G84 5G
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypePOLEDOLED
Size6.5 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI402 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1300 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionTempered glassGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space146.4%99.2%
PWM90 Hz170 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Moto G84 5G
994 nits
Pixel 8+45%
1444 nits

Design and build

Height160 mm (6.3 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width74.4 mm (2.93 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness7.6 mm (0.3 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight168.3 g (5.94 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlue, RedBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Moto G84 5G
85.8%
Pixel 8+2%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Motorola Moto G84 5G and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 695 Google Tensor G3
Max clock2200 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 660 Gold (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)Hexagon 686Yes
GraphicsAdreno 619Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units256896
GPU clock950 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~430.1 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Moto G84 5G
1992
Pixel 8+115%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Moto G84 5G
458535
Pixel 8+149%
1142697
CPU153560355012
GPU82915374696
Memory109589183080
UX104471229909
Total score4585351142697
Samples[12 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMMy UXStock Android
OS size - 14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power30 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (54% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:15 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:01 hr08:08 hr
Watching video13:58 hr14:06 hr
Gaming05:09 hr04:49 hr
Standby121 hr81 hr
General battery life
Moto G84 5G+24%
24:24 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 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 (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length - 25 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN9Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.5"1/1.31"
Pixel size1 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K4H7AFSony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4.0"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

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/2.5f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorOmniVision OV16A1Q -
Sensor size1/3.06"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 version5.15.3
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*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Moto G84 5G
82 dB
Pixel 8+9%
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2023October 2023
Release dateSeptember 2023October 2023
Launch price$249$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 30 WNot included
Further details
Notes on Moto G84 5G:
    - The back cover can also be made of eco-leather.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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