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Motorola Moto G8
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Motorola Moto G8

Released: 2020, March 05Price: About 230 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.4 inches, 100.5 cm, 2, (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G8
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsWhite Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue
ModelsXT2045-1
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 05
Triple16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
Weight188.3 g (6.63 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
Charging10W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2020, March 05
Announced2020, March 05
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.3 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.35 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Motorola Moto G8 Overview

About Motorola Moto G8 Motorola Moto G8 is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Motorola Moto G8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G8?

The Motorola Moto G8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G8.