Overview of the Motorola G8 Plus smartphone with key features

Buyers are waiting for a novelty from the well-known brand Motorola in the fall of 2019. The release of the Motorola G8 Plus smartphone is scheduled for this month. What surprises the model? What characteristics and advantages does it have? Does it have disadvantages? We will review the device and analyze it in detail in the article.

Smartphone Motorola G8 Plus

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 5th place in the ranking of world brands. The Moto G family is considered a development of the brand. Smartphones of the line on the Android operating system with a Snapdragon processor have been successfully sold since 2013. The Motorola G8 Plus is the 8th generation smartphone, with quality features, 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 monoblock with a large screen. The body 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 imperceptible frames and a small "chin".

The front camera is installed in the upper central part of the screen, made in the form of a drop. The main camera has a triple block, its location is the back cover of the case, the 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 there is an inscription with characteristics. 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 power / lock. On the left side is a SIM card slot. The charger jack is on the bottom, and the headphone jack is on the top. The model is available in two color options: Dark Blue and Dark Red. The estimated cost of the smartphone is 20,000 rubles.

Screen

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

Processor and Memory

The phone runs with excellent performance as it is equipped with an octa-core processor with Kryo 4 + 4 core architecture. Four Kryo 260 Gold cores are clocked at 2.0 GHz, the other 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz .The Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset is designed for mid-range smartphones, it runs on an 11 nm process technology on the Adreno 610 GPU. The device supports the artificial intelligence system, which allows you to create photos of excellent quality and sharp detail. The work of all parts can be tracked by smooth switching of applications and menus, when launching several applications at once, and quickly opening pages. On a smartphone, it is allowed to play dynamic low-volume games. At 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 pictures and videos. The memory can be expanded up to 512 GB using a microSD card. It can be installed in a common SIM card slot. The slot is dual, located on the left side of the case. If additional memory is not required, two Nano-SIMs can be used at the same time, with dual standby.

Features and capabilities of the operating system

The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie operating system. The version was released a year and a half ago, so today it takes into account all the shortcomings and shortcomings. Android implies 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 block, each lens has a high resolution and its own functionality.The first lens is 48MP, f/1.7 aperture, wide-angle camera with laser autofocus and PDAF autofocus. The fourth eye in the block is the laser autofocus system. The second camera is a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with a 14mm focus and excellent field of view. 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 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 following sizes are obtained at the output: 1080 pixels at a frequency of 30 / 60 / 120 frames per second, 720 pixels at a frequency of 30 / 240 frames.

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

Communications, communication

The device uses the following standards and technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE. GSM format for SIM 1 and SIM 2 cards works in 2G bands 850/900/1800/1900. The Internet is provided by 3G standards on HSDPA 850/900/1700 and 4G LTE waves. The data transfer rate reaches: for HSPA - 42.2 ... 5.76 Mbps, for LTE-A 600/50 Mbps. When considering wireless communications, we can note the presence of two-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, an access point and Wi-Fi-Direct with code protection. You can transfer data using a Bluetooth 5.0 device, 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 the headset through the mini-Jack connector, 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 place, every sound transmitted by the device will be heard thanks to the active noise cancellation function with a dedicated microphone.

Accumulator battery

Long battery life is provided by the volume of the battery together with the Qualcomm processor. A standard capacious battery with a dimension of 4000 mAh is installed in the device. It is a 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, the smartphone has a USB 2.0 socket with a reversible Type-C 1.0 connector. In the active mode, the gadget will last for a day and a half, while the user can run through the pages of the Internet, play a game or watch a video. In standby mode, the device is able to hold a charge for 3 days.

Additional settings and features

The model is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, which works 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 a gyroscope for image stabilization during filming.

Package

The smartphone is fully equipped with everything you need. In a stylish black box with a brand name, the device itself, user manual, warranty card, charger, USB cable 1 m long, paper clip for installing cards are packed.The set also comes with a soft transparent silicone case. Manufacturers added it on purpose so that the user did 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;
• quality matrix;
• the screen has a protective glass;
• triple block rear camera;
• pure android;
• excellent screen aspect ratio;
• capacious battery;
• the fast charging function works;
• excellent photo opportunities;
• wide-angle cameras;
• laser autofocus;
• high-quality photographs;
• there is an IR 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 performance at an average price.

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

Conclusion

Motorola G8 Plus is new in October with excellent photo and video capabilities. With a sufficiently capacious battery, there is an excellent battery life of the flagship of the budget line. The cost is slightly above 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. It will be possible to purchase the model in Russia in the second half of November 2019.