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4.38out of 5
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Manufacturer codePAHL0013GB
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About the Motorola moto g8
Motorola PAHL0013GB is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 16.3 cm (6.4"); internal storage capacity: 64 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 10. This entry covers manufacturer code PAHL0013GB. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 16.3 cm (6.4") display is specified at 1560 x 720 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 16.3 cm (6.4")
- Screen resolution
- 1560 x 720 pixels
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 665
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage capacity
- 64 GB
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 27 Sep 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
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4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
Affordable phones used to mean all kinds of compromises, but the Moto G8 shows that you can now buy on a budget without giving up some of the finesse.Sure, don't expect the world from this device's camera setup, plus it lacks in some spec areas where its...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
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Motorola moto g8 specifications
Manufacturer code: PAHL0013GB · Icecat product 77911752 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 16.3 cm (6.4") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1560 x 720 pixels |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 665 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 16 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 10 |
| NFC | No |
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Display3 details
| Panel type | IPS |
|---|---|
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
|---|---|
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
Camera, image & video18 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.75 µm |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 118° |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless9 details
| SIM card capability | Hybrid Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Power & battery1 detail
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|
Controls & features3 details
| Smile detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | White |
| Width | 75.8 mm |
| Depth | 8.95 mm |
| Height | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 188.3 g |
Further product details16 details
| Native aspect ratio | 19:9 |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 269 ppi |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| Time lapse mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | No |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
|---|
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What is the listed display diagonal for Motorola moto g8?
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