Moto G8 Power review

Wrap-up

The Moto G8 Power is a good phone, at least on paper, but the execution is far from flawless. It has an okay display and good camera kit on paper, but the performance and image and video quality are rather mediocre. Finally, the Android OS is clean, but not without some stutters.

One thing is for sure, though, the battery life is impressive, as promised, and this Moto G8 truly deserves its 'Power' moniker. Even if it does takes forever to charge that large battery with the provided 18W charger.

So as you usee, the Moto G8 Power is not without its faults and it will be a tough sell in light of what the competition has to offer. Let's take a look at a few of those other phones you could get for the same amount of money.

The competition

The Realme 6 is probably the Moto G8 Power biggest threat and it's because it's superior in almost every aspect. The Realme 6 has a 90Hz display, faster performance, and Android, better camera quality even if it doesn't pack a zoom camera, and the battery life is pretty impressive, plus it recharges much faster.

The Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro also promise better performance and still image quality from the main and ultrawide snappers. Both Notes have 5,000mAh batteries and run on MIUI based on Android 10. The Pro model also recharges faster via its 30W adapter.

And back to Realme, the upcoming 6 Pro may cost you about €50 or €100 over the Moto G8 Power, depending on the storage option, but it will be worth it because of the flagship-like upgrades. The phone offers a 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 720G chipset, similar camera kit of far superior quality, and excellent battery life as well.

Realme 6 • Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 • Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro • Realme 6 Pro

The verdict

The Moto G8 Power is a great phone, but only when viewed in isolation. In this over-saturated market, it stands no chance unless it gets a proper price cut or at least a notable carrier subsidy.

The G8 Power has a large battery and a nice screen but these are no longer enough to make for a truly compelling smartphone offer. What we miss here is more fluid performance and better camera image quality. In their current implementation, they are not up to the level of the competition in this price range.

Pros

• Sturdy, water-repellant design
• Large and bright screen with great contrast, small cutout
• Excellent battery life
• Loud and balanced stereo speakers
• Versatile camera setup
• Clean Android 10

Cons

• The performance is behind the curve
• Android isn't that fast either
• The camera quality is lacking, both in photo and video
• The battery takes a while to recharge
• No NFC