Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Oppo A9 2020
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Oppo A9 2020, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | 195 g |
| Released | Feb 2020 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G8 Power is ahead on our rating, wired charging. Oppo A9 2020 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Oppo A9 2020 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2300 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~399 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1, upgradable to Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM 2) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, (telephoto), 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, 118˚; 2 MP, f/2.2, (macro), AF (2-8cm) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (dedicated macro camera); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth sensor) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging (18W charger in box) | 10W wired, Reverse charging |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 155.95 x 75.84 x 9.63 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.38 in) | 163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistance | Water-repellent coating (splash protection) | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot (2.4GHz only) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, LTEPP, SUPL | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | micro-USB 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G8 Power | Oppo A9 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 | 2019, September 10 |
| Released | February 2020 (UK), April 2020 (US/Global) | — |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2019, September 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G8 Power or Oppo A9 2020?
Oppo A9 2020 — 197 g for the Motorola Moto G8 Power versus 195 g for the Oppo A9 2020.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G8 Power or Oppo A9 2020?
Motorola Moto G8 Power — Feb 2020 for the Motorola Moto G8 Power versus Sep 2019 for the Oppo A9 2020.
Is the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Oppo A9 2020 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G8 Power 8/10 and the Oppo A9 2020 7/10.