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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is a high priority for you, the Google Pixel 8 is likely a better choice with its higher camera quality, but you will pay more for it. On the other hand, if you are looking for a larger screen and a curved edge display, the Motorola Edge (2020) offers that along with a more modest price tag. The Pixel 8 also comes with higher performance capabilities and a more recent processor, which may be important if you plan to use demanding apps or games. However, the Edge offers more internal storage space. Both phones have similar battery life, operate on Android, and support 5G. Both also lack some features such as 3.5mm headphone jack and an IP rating for dust and water resistance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Good performance
Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2020)
- The Motorola Edge (2020) has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 8.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.4
4.7
The Google Pixel 8 has very good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2020) has poor overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 8 boasts industry-leading camera capabilities, notably with a "Best" selfie score and very good ratings across factors such as photo resolution, photo software experience, photo dynamic range, photo low light performance, and camera versatility. In contrast, the Motorola Edge (2020) has a significantly lower camera capability, with a "Poor" selfie score and subpar performance in the aforementioned categories, making it less suitable for users prioritizing camera quality.
Photo Quality
8.5
4.8
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor photos.
The Google Pixel 8 offers a superior photography experience with its highly rated photos software, and dynamic range, excels in low light situations, has a versatile camera system, and takes very good selfie photos. In contrast, the Motorola Edge (2020) falls short in these aspects with a lower-rated software experience, poor dynamic range, and low light performance, less versatile camera capabilities, and poor selfie photo quality.
Video Quality
7.6
4.2
The Google Pixel 8 takes good videos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 8 delivers very good videos due to its excellent video stabilization, dynamic range, and low-light performance, along with very good video software and microphone quality. In contrast, the Motorola Edge (2020) offers poor video capabilities across stabilization, dynamic range, low-light performance, and software experience, coupled with only fair microphone quality.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 8 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and the Motorola Edge (2020) is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$699
$120
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$1,000
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The Google Pixel 8 has a price of $699 and the Motorola Edge (2020) costs $120.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.3 Hours
7.8 Hours
The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Motorola Edge (2020) has 7.8 hours of battery life.
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How the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Edge (2020) compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel 8 | Motorola Edge (2020) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $120 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | May 29, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 428 | 385 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG3 | SD765G | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 7.8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 18 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.36" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 6.63 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 5 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | Solar Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Google Pixel 8
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The Guardian
Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years.
The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."
Motorola Edge (2020)
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TechRadar
Tom Bedford | July 2020
"The Motorola Edge has a battery that won’t leave you wanting, whether you just want to take some pictures, or play games and record videos for much of the day, so if you don’t want to worry about having to top up your device all the time, the Edge might be a good choice. Leaving aside its impressive specs and features, the Motorola Edge just looks pretty good, and it feels great in the hand too, so if ‘style’ is a factor in your phone-buying decisions the Edge is well worth a look."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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