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Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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Motorola Moto G8 Plus

Released: 2019, October 24Price: About 270 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, October 28

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCYes (market dependent)
SAR0.59 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.3 inches, 99.1 cm, 2, (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G8 Plus
PriceAbout 270 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
Video1080p@30/120fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsDark Blue, Dark Red
ModelsXT2019, XT2019-2
SAR EU0.59 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Single25 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, October 28
Triple48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p), 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Display1505:1 contrast ratio, 581 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
Charging15W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2019, October 24
Announced2019, October 24
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.4 x 75.8 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 79dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 80dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 168699 (v8), GeekBench: 5641 (v4.4), 1385 (v5.1), GFXBench: 6.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -93.2dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 87h

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Overview

About Motorola Moto G8 Plus Motorola Moto G8 Plus is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM665 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 Plus 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 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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 Plus run?

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