Overview of the smartphone Motorola Moto G8 Plus with key features

More recently, the debut of new products from Lenovo took place: the army of smartphones belonging to its Motorola brand was replenished with three recruits at once. One of them was the mid-range G-series model, known as the Moto G8 Plus. The content of this article will tell about the key features of the novelty, its main technical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

Features of the external design

The device from the eminent brand meets all modern trends in the visualization of modern electronic devices: it is characterized by full screen combined with minimal front panel bezels, a discreet design of a classic configuration case with rounded edges.On the front surface, there is an actual cutout in the form of a drop to accommodate the front camera. The back surface is the location of the three-module rear camera and the fingerprint sensor.

According to the manufacturer, the device is resistant to splashes, which can not be attributed to its pluses.

The dimensions of the unit correspond to the parameters: height - 158.4 mm, width - 75.8 mm, depth - 9.1 mm. In this case, the total weight of the structure is 188 grams.

In accordance with the taste preferences of the potential owner, it is possible to choose the color design of the case from two options proposed by the manufacturer: dark red (dark red) and dark blue (dark blue).

Specifications

Display

The smartphone is equipped with a touch screen device, the diagonal parameter of which is 6.3 inches. Its resolution corresponds to Full HD+ quality (1080*2280 pixels). The IPS technology found in it is capable of providing extensive, user-friendly viewing angles. In addition, this type of matrix is ​​characterized by an excellent level of color palette reproduction; it is not for nothing that professional specialists in graphic design, video product editing and photo material processing prefer to use this technology in their workflow.

The screen from the entire surface area of ​​the front panel in percentage terms occupied about 82.5%. At the same time, the height/width ratio corresponds to the proportion 19/9, which is able to realize comfort in the visual perception of any content: be it text or graphic information, video or photo. This format will also be appreciated by gamers who are not averse to using a mobile gadget as a means of realizing their gaming passions.

Platform

Management is in charge of Android 9 version, which is in demand this year. The practice of using the operating system has proven the implementation of increased autonomy indicators by giving priority to those applications that are used most often, in addition, there is a simplification of multitasking.

The issue of performance is solved by the mid-budget Snapdragon 665 chipset. Given the amount of 4 GB of RAM, it runs most of the applications in demand and most of the games (with the exception of the most voracious gaming processes). The processor, made according to the 11 nanometer process technology, supports artificial intelligence systems. The last point is important for creating good quality photographs. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 610 GPU.

Memory

The size of the internal storage is sufficient to meet the most common needs of the average user: the amount of RAM is 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB. It also supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. For the purpose of their placement, a slot designed for a SIM card is used.

Battery device

The capacity parameter of the lithium-polymer non-removable battery is 4000 mAh.Such an indicator is able to ensure the active use of the gadget for up to two days. In the event of force majeure, 15 W charging will help out. A quarter of an hour is enough for an emergency charge recovery and maintaining the device in working condition for 8 hours.

cameras

Noteworthy are the parameters of photographic devices, on which the manufacturer drew the attention of a potential consumer, presenting a new model.

The triple main camera, which settled on the rear surface of the device, accompanied by an LED flash, includes sensors:

• main 48 - megapixel with f / 1.7 aperture and laser autofocus, which allows you to focus on an object in a matter of seconds;
• a depth sensor with a resolution of 5 megapixels and an aperture of f 2/2;
• A 16-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens and f/2.2, as well as a dedicated video camera that records video files in 1080p.

The rear camera captures a panorama and activates the HDR mode. Video content is recorded in 1080p@30/60/120fps formats.

Thanks to quad pixel technology, shooting at night is possible.

The front camera is traditionally a single sensor, located in a waterdrop notch. Its resolution is 25 megapixels, aperture - f / 2.0. The selfie sensor operates in a high dynamic range, provides recording of video files in 1080p@30/120fps mode.

Network and interfaces

The phone is equipped with a hybrid dual tray to accommodate two nano-format SIM cards or a single SIM card and a memory card.

The smartphone supports connection to dual-band wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.It is planned to use the device as a device that distributes the Internet to other gadgets due to the presence of the hotspot function. It also supports wi-fi direct, which implements communication between devices directly, without involving an intermediary in the form of a peripheral device.

It will not be difficult to receive and send information over short distances thanks to the activation of the version 5 bluetooth device.

At the moment, a satellite navigator (Galileo navigation, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS) will help to become the owner of information about the location of a particular object on planet Earth.

Those who are accustomed to the presence of an FM receiver in a smartphone will also find it in the Moto G8 Plus: the manufacturer has not abandoned its presence in the gadget.

There is information about the presence of an NFC chip that is in demand in modern realities (which will allow the unit to be used as a contactless payment instrument), but with a caveat - depending on the market.

The device is equipped with a reversible USB 2.0 connector (type C 1.0).

Sound

The phone is equipped with a dedicated microphone and supports active noise reduction.

Thanks to the built-in dual stereo speakers, comfortable conditions for activating the hands-free mode will be created. This is facilitated by the presence of dolby software, which will help to qualitatively identify the voice against the background of other sound sources.

The perception of sound will also be pleasant when watching movies, listening to music, and implementing game processes.

The usual 3.5 mm minijack has not disappeared from the equipment of the new device.

Additional features

The security of file information stored in the device's memory is ensured by a scanner that responds to the owner's fingerprint.According to established tradition, given the type of matrix used, the fingerprint sensor settled on the back of the smartphone. By placing the design in the palm of your hand, the user can easily find this sensor on the rear panel. The sensor instantly recognizes the owner by the fingerprint, reacting by unlocking and allowing the use of telephone data or restricting access to files.

The design is equipped with an accelerometer, which is present as a surveillance equipment of modern smartphone devices. With its help, the turns of the structure in space are tracked, which is important for fans of mobile games. In combination with a gyroscope, which determines the angles of deviation of an object relative to the planes of three-dimensional space, tracking of the movements of the smartphone in it is realized.

The sensor that automatically locks the display when the device approaches the ear is known as the proximity sensor. Having fixed the presence of an object in the area of ​​its action, the sensor responds with a block to inadvertent touches.

The compass application is able to support in the absence of a map, when there is available approximate information about the location of the object. With such an assistant, the user can easily find the right place.

Price

Depending on the sales market (Latin American or European), the following product prices are set:

• $270;
• 210 euros.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Chinese novelty is positioned as a middle-class device. The manufacturer, presenting the Moto G8 Plus, focuses on the speed of the processor, the capabilities of photographic devices, powerful high-quality sound, and the availability of a quick battery recovery option.Comparing the new unit with devices with similar characteristics, it should be noted that you can choose a cheaper option. So, Redmi Note 8 has the same Snapdragon 665 platform, a 48 MP main camera (but a quad, not a triple module), but a smartphone from Xiaomi will cost a little cheaper - the European price for the device is about 160 euros.

The points listed above allow us to identify the positive and negative sides of the newcomer from Lenovo.

• a sufficient parameter of battery life with the implementation of the fast charging function;
  comfortable screen displaying a high-quality picture;
• parameters of the main camera: resolution, aperture, the presence of a special module that owns wide-angle optics for shooting video, as well as the presence of technology that allows you to create pictures and videos of decent quality in any light (including at night);
• good sounding stereo speakers;
• an internal storage of information of sufficient size that allows you to fully solve the daily tasks of the consumer, if necessary, it is possible to increase internal resources through an external drive.

• not the most budget price for the device, given the proposals of leading manufacturers producing models with similar indicators;
• not everywhere it is possible to carry out operations with the NFC module.