Motorola Moto G8 Power - user opinions and reviews
- Geek
- X}X
Does anyone here has 4g working on sim2? On my phone 4g is working only on sim1 and not on sim 2? Is this a fault ?
- Vali
- aj%
Saif, 16 Jul 2021Does anybody get android 11 update on moto G8 power Yes,about 1 month...
- Saif
- 6Pf
Does anybody get android 11 update on moto G8 power
- Ianb
- Ja5
Not at all a good phone, in fact I would classify it as the worst phone I've ever had
- Anonymous
- L}L
Overall the phone is very good. Battery, clean and fast software, audio and camera are the strongest points. The camera gets even better with Gcam, it only misses a Dual Pixel auto focus a feature only present in high end phones. The moto g8 power does have a compass. The G9 and G10 have worse specs overall.
Weakest points it does not have 5ghz wi-fi and the 2.4ghz is limited by about 35mbps, no limit with 4g though. Phone dimensions and weight are really bad but it seems nobody is making compact or right sized phones anymore. Big screens are the current trend. And I am annoyed that I cannot not find a way to disable the daily Android 11 update notification, does anyone know how to disable the notification? I do not want to update.
- FoolAmI
- MuF
Citrax, 25 Jun 2021I can honestly say that I haven't experienced a single issue that anyone has listed here.... more1) If in the UK, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies, which means the item has to DURABLE enough to be fit for purpose and of merchantible quality. A phone, which is 100% going to be dropped at some point in its lifespan, is NOT fit for purpose if it breaks so easily. Just because the average muppet tolerates this pathetic standard, does NOT make it either irrational (as you posit) nor unlawful to expect the manufacturer (via the RETAILER, with whom you have the contract) to toughen their phones up and adjust to the law's minimum standards. It doesn't happen because people are too ignorant to stand up for their rights.
2) Something Cex build-into their business model a lot, incidentally. Buying from Cex and getting a good deal? Then you are lucky.
I've been a customer of theirs since 1997. These days many MANY items they sell are broken. I have detailed evidence if you like... Running at something like 70% of items bought there at this point (and guess where I don't shop any more?)
They used to claim "we test our items so well that we can confidently offer a two year warranty". They used to run their PCs on a looped 3DMark benchmark in the shop, to show their reliability (Goodge St).
Now they dropped the "we test our items so well" because they often just DON'T (more profitable when the average customer is ignorant, has low self-esteem to stand up against criminal denial of their statutory rights, etc. I've spoken to Cex Store Managers who were literally PROUD that "Trading Standards have been trying to get us for years and they can't." Ignoring the fact that if Trading Standards are bothering to act at all in the first place, the business is likely breaking the law. No empathy whatsoever for customers. More of that ignorant selfish culture that has been highlighted throughout this pandemic, basically. Then these idiots blame anyone else but themselves for the world's problems, as if the salary level you are at determines your effect on the world and nothing else exists (which is obviously delusional as a world-view, as we're all linked, maximum 6 degrees of separation on the globe if not less these days with social media and globalisation).
- Citrax
- JaE
I'm a little confused why you are complaining about a phone being "Google everywhere" when Android is a Google product. Maybe buy Apple next time.
- Citrax
- JaE
I can honestly say that I haven't experienced a single issue that anyone has listed here. The phone was bought second hand from CEX and other than missing the box and any original accessories, it's in perfect condition. I have found with Android in the past that when you transfer apps etc from your old phone it can cause all sorts of issues. I always do my restore from the cloud rather than direct from another phone. I live in a horrendous signal area and I'm getting a great reception where other more expensive "premium" phones have failed. When it does loose signal it switches to WiFi calling with no issue. The camera works fine and I've put it in a case just incase I drop it from 3ft. (I would suggest if you're going to use your phone as a bouncy ball that you take some responsibility for your actions and don't spit your dummy out when customer service won't fix the phone that you broke.) Anyway, all in all, for a budget phone it's doing well. Oh and it's running Android 11 with the June 2021 security patch.
- Bob
- L67
Upgrade to Android 11?
- Cristosu
- ajZ
This phone is s..t, microphone burst 2 times now, the camera flip and flashlight shake work whenever they want, and lots and lots of soft issues, I hate it, my ex better Asus it's beating this one by a mile at least, I tried at least.
- nasta18
- pWK
Android 11 broke the phone.
- Wifi issue no signal.
- Clock alarm stopped working.
- Signal Bars went down.
- Dt
- 0u9
curious one, 17 May 2021How much space does the OS (android 11) now take on your phone?15gb
- Dt
- 0u9
Stef9, 25 May 2021Does anybody have a comment on the audio quality via 3.5 mm? Is it loud? Thanks in advance!Audio quality is average, not a high end phone. Tested with good quality sony and superlux earbuds.
My thinkpad laptop with the same earbuds connected sounds better. (Thinkpads use to carry a good sound card)
About volume I think is similar to other phones, they always limitate it to avoid ear damage.
- Stef9
- Sv1
Does anybody have a comment on the audio quality via 3.5 mm? Is it loud? Thanks in advance!
- mpr
- qTg
I dropped mine 3' to the floor and it landed on its back. No screen damage or anything, except the phone will not turn on anymore and warranty won't apply because it was dropped. I should have lied. However, I also had to take the phone to a shop to get it opened to see if the battery disconnected. Taking it to a shop also voided the warranty. What a waste of money.
I did not like this phone for several reasons (besides the above). It was heavy and didn't fit my hand well. It was google google everywhere, and I am not a google fan. Could not get rid of that easily. Camera was ok, not over the top fantastic. There was no back arrow on the screen. I had to close apps and start over to go back to the previous screens. What a poor design. The battery worked as advertised, except for when the phone was hardly dropped.
If I were you, I would look for another phone.
- curious one
- m%T
pjs64, 11 May 2021Android 11 came to my Moto G8 Power just 2 days ago!👍 (in Finland). It's beautiful, It�... moreHow much space does the OS (android 11) now take on your phone?
- pjs64
- niJ
Android 11 came to my Moto G8 Power just 2 days ago!👍 (in Finland). It's beautiful, It's fast. Preasing power on button reduced awakening by 50%. Apps and browsering etc all got faster. Visuals got a huge upgrade with new Motorola live wallpapers (same as on G 5G Plus model) and I have never seen better looking wallpapers! A fantastic upgrade this Android 11 by Motorola, to a great phone that just got even better and looking better too, which is nice and makes it look more expensive too 😃🤑 PS. As for my 2nd phone Nokia 6.2 its Android 11 update just got more delayed now to Q3 and that sucks. Motorola beats Nokia in 2021 hands down.
- Sergiu
- 3RM
Dt, 26 Apr 2021I guess it is a defect of your unit, I have mine for one year on now, and zero problems. In... morei never had a Samsung phone.. but my last Nokia 8110 4G had a verry good signal reception!
- Dt
- dM0
Sergiu, 30 Mar 2021This phone has the lowest signal reception i have ever seen on a phone... Why ?? This is a Mot... moreI guess it is a defect of your unit, I have mine for one year on now, and zero problems.
In fact I have used it in remote countryside areas with really poor signal, and altough the screen showed I had weak signal, It held the calls perfectly, unlike my previous Samsung GT or a Nokia 103 that I tried too in the same place.
- Rodrigo
- J%E
I have this phone for a year now. I switched from a Moto Z I loved bit had battery issues so a wanted a phone with good battery.
The battery is very good. Even after a year. The phone overal has some issues. The camera is good but I still prefer the old Moto Z photos. Processor is ok, but I don't use heavy apps. I doesn't have 5Ghz wifi and NFC. I used NFC to charge my subway card, so that was a bummer for me. It has some issue with Bluetooth and Wifi. Bluetooth doesn't work well when wifi is on. And now, since the update to Android 11 it keeps dropping wifi. Veru annoying issue.
If they fix the wifi issues it's a good phone for the price, but for now I don't recommend buying it.
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