Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Motorola |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2020-04-16 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.14 x 2.99 x 0.38 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 6.95 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Capri blue and Smoke black |
| Metal | Aluminum and Plastic |
| $ 499.00 | $ 237.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2300 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 554 pixels per inch | 397 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| 9 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.36 inches (1/2.8") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG G5 has an overall score of 76.1, which is just a bit better than the Moto G8 Power's 76 general score. Both devices in this comparison come with Android operating system, but the LG G5 has a more recent 8.0 Oreo version while Moto G8 Power has Android 10 version, giving a lot of extra features. LG G5 is an extremely older device than Moto G8 Power, but it is lighter and way thinner anyway.
LG G5 features a bit more vivid display than Motorola Moto G8 Power, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and a greater screen pixels density. The Motorola Moto G8 Power has a little better processing power than LG G5, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM memory, the Motorola Moto G8 Power also has more cpu cores.
LG G5 features a bit bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Moto G8 Power, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD extension slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. Moto G8 Power has a camera that is just as good as the camera in LG G5, because although the Moto G8 Power has a tinier sensor, and they both have the same video definition, the same video frame rates and the same resolution back camera, it also counts with a bigger camera aperture to take better photography and video in low-light situations.
The Moto G8 Power has a much better battery performance than LG G5, because it has a 79% greater battery capacity.
Although LG G5 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Moto G8 Power, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Moto G8 Power. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Moto G8 Power, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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