| Hardware and OS | Moto G8 Plus | |
| Operating system | Android v9.0 (Pie) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| Processor | Octa core (2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) | |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 | |
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | |
| Expandable memory | Yes Up to 512 GB | |
| Display | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 6.3 inches | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi | |
| Aspect ratio | 19:9 | |
| Screen to body ratio calculated | 82.1 % | |
| Connectivity | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Network support | 4G , 3G, 2G | |
| WI-FI | Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz | |
| Gps | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| Bluetooth | Yes v5.0 | |
| NFC | No | |
| Dual SIM | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| SIM size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |
| USB TYPE-C | Yes | |
| USB connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Camera | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Main camera | 48 MP 16 MP 5 MP | |
| Image | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | |
| Camera features | 8 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Flash | Yes Screen flash | |
| Autofocus | Yes Phase Detection autofocus, Laser autofocus | |
| Aperture | F2.0 | |
| Optical image stabilisation | No | |
| Video recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | |
| Design | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Height | 158.4 mm | |
| Width | 75.8 mm | |
| Thickness | 9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 grams | |
| Colours | Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink | |
| Waterproof | Yes Splash proof, IPX2 | |
| Build material | Back: Plastic | |
| Battery | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| User replaceable | No | |
| Quick charging | Yes Turbo | |
| Other | Moto G8 Plus | other phones |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | |
| Fingerprint sensor position | Rear | |
| Other sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | |