Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and Motorola Moto G8. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145 mm | 161.27 mm | Motorola Moto G8 has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Width | 72 mm | 75.8 mm | Motorola Moto G8 has greater width than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.95 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Weight | 143 g | 188.3 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Neon blue | Pearl white | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | P2i (liquid repellent coating) | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | - | |
SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.4" | Motorola Moto G8 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1560 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA M5 has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G8. |
Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 269 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Features | - | Moto Display, attentive display, Max Vision display, Peek Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm ADRENO 610 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Motorola Moto G8 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Motorola Moto G8 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
User Memory | 10 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto G8. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | - | F/1.7 | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | HDR, Spot Colour | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | Slow motion video, Panorama, manual mode, Best Shot, Gesture Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Timelapse video, Active photos, Portrait Lighting, Cinemagraph, Macro video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Auto smile capture | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | - | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | RAW image capture, EIS video stabilisation, Cutout, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 2cm macro photography |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 118 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto G8. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Manual mode, Gesture Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Face Beauty, Timelapse video, Active photos, group selfi mode, Cinemagraph | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G8 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Self-timer, EIS video stabilisation |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4000 mAh | Motorola Moto G8 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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Standby Time | 671 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 731 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 731 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 656 hrs Playback (Music): up to 62.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 8 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 709 min Standby (GSM): up to 671 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 607 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | - | |
NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, OTA | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - | |
Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Noise Cancellation Technology, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock | Dual microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Moto Actions, Quick gestures, Google Lens |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | Motorola Moto G8 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 10W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | - |