ASUS ZenFone 8 vs Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026): Which One Should You Buy?
ASUS ZenFone 8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
ASUS ZenFone 8
Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)
ASUS ZenFone 8 wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsASUS ZenFone 87545
- Camerafrom specsASUS ZenFone 86632
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsMotorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)3373
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- ASUS ZenFone 8 has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 50 MP
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has the bigger screen6.7" vs 5.9"
- Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 12 MP
- ASUS ZenFone 8 has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄ASUS ZenFone 8 wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The ASUS ZenFone 8 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP) and more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh).
Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP · More RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh · Larger display: 6.7" vs 5.9"
Common questions
Which is better: ASUS ZenFone 8 or Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)?
The ASUS ZenFone 8 is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 50 MP) and more RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). The Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). BeastScore: ASUS ZenFone 8 81.2/100, Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) 82.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between ASUS ZenFone 8 and Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026)?
ASUS ZenFone 8 has a 5.9-inch display and 4000 mAh battery. Motorola Moto G Play 5G (2026) has a 6.7-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.
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