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Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) — Dimensity 7020 · 128GB · Black
Motorola

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black)

Dimensity 7020 · 128GB · Black

60
/ 100
From $249
VS
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) — A11 · 64GB · Silver
Apple

iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)

A11 · 64GB · Silver

60
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) lands at 60 and iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) at 60. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Near-stock Android
  • ✓Unlocked universal compatibility
  • ✓Affordable pricing

Pick iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) if…

  • ✓Classic flagship pedigree
  • ✓Long firmware tail
  • ✓Competitive resale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) leads on battery (60 vs 54).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) leads on display (60 vs 58).

Value for money

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) more score per dollar ($249 vs $699).

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) 60
vs
60 iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)

Score breakdown

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black)
60
cpu 60
gpu 56
camera 56
battery 60
display 58
design 58
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)
60
cpu 60
gpu 58
camera 57
battery 54
display 60
design 58

Specs side-by-side

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) versus iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) — full spec comparison
Spec Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)
Chipset
Dimensity 7020
A11
Storage
▲ 128GB
64GB
Color
Black
Silver
Release year
2023
2017

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Near-stock Android
  • +Unlocked universal compatibility
  • +Affordable pricing
Cons
  • −Update window shorter than Pixel
  • −Camera trails flagships
  • −Limited top-tier features

iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)

Pros
  • +Classic flagship pedigree
  • +Long firmware tail
  • +Competitive resale
Cons
  • −No 5G on pre-2020 models
  • −Aging ports/charging
  • −Shorter update window

FAQ: Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)

Which is better, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +

Both score 60 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $249, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +

At $699, iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.

Does Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +

Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) — leads on battery (60 vs 54). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Black) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +

iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) — leads on display (60 vs 58). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.