Moto G8
Android smartphones developed by Motorola Mobility
Moto G8 (stylized by Motorola as moto g8) is a series of Android smartphones developed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. It is the eighth generation of the Moto G family. The G8 Play and G8 Plus were first released in October 2019, only 8 months after the previous generation. Other variants were released in March and April 2020.
Release
The G8 Plus and Play were announced in October 2019 and released in Europe and Latin America in October and November 2019; an international version was also released. The G8 Power was announced in February 2020, followed by the G8 in March 2020. The G8 and G8 Power were released in Europe and Latin America in March and April 2020. The G8 Power Lite was announced and released in April 2020 for Europe and Latin America.
Specifications
Some specifications, such as wireless technologies and storage, will vary by region.
Reception
G8 Plus
The G8 Plus received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
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