Difference between Moto G Power VS Moto G8 Power. Eligibility with Optus network?

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  DannyC on 11/10/2020 - 16:53

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  I can't seem to find the difference between them. I'll link the GSMArena comparison i've looked at. Am I missing something or are they almost identical? Is there any reason for me to pick the G power over the G8 power because the former is more expensive.

  A bit more digging you'll find:
  According to GSM Arena, the two units have completely different radio modules, different camera configuration, and slightly different size.

  The G Power has a relatively better radio module that supports:
  2.4Ghz and 5Ghz WiFi (G8 only 2.4Ghz)
  GSM, CDMA, EVDO, HSPA, and LTE bands (G8 doesn't support CDMA or EVDO)
  LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 (G8 lacks bands 13, 14, 17, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71, but has band 28)

  The G8 Power has an extra 8Mpix camera with 2x optical zoom on the back for telephoto shots.

  G8 comes in two colors instead of one.

  The G Power is 3.9mm taller, so cases won't fit between them, and there are a LOT of G8 accessories compared to the G.

  The G8 Power charger or system (they don't clarify) supports 15w while the G Power only supports 10w for a slower charging experience.

  Also I was planning on getting these on amazon, I'll link what I'm looking at but one mentions "GSM Unlocked ONLY" I did some searching and would you all think this is workable with Optus?

  Optus 3G: 900MHZ, 2100MHZ

  Optus 4G/ LTE:

  Band 1: 2100MHz
  Band 3: 1800MHz
  Band 7: 2600MHz
  Band 28: 700MHz
  Band 40: 2300MHz

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    kmallock4 on 11/10/2020 - 21:22

    Hey thanks for a great response man, extremely helpful! Just clarifying when you said G8 doesn't support CDMA or EVDO does that mean it does support LTE? I was a little put off when they mentioned they only support gsm on the amazon post. Cheers man!

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      DannyC on 11/10/2020 - 21:29

      Australian networks use the GSM standard. This is the same as most other countries, although some places like the US and Japan also rely on CDMA. If you have a CDMA-only phone you will not be able to access 3G networks in Australia, which means no talk and text. You may be able to access 4G networks, but 4G networks are data-only.

      Each of the major networks operates over its own set of frequencies so before you buy overseas I would check that all frequencies are supported by the major providers (Telstra, Vodafone, Optus etc). There's some overlap, but this isn't always the case.

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  Quantumcat on 12/10/2020 - 21:18

  The Moto G8 Power has seven more Gs than the Moto G Power.