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Motorola motorola edge 50 neo vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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Motorolamotorola edge 50 neoMotorolamoto g86 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024June 2025
Display
Screen size6.4″6.67″
Resolution2670 × 12202712 × 1220
Sharpness459 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeFlat LTPO OLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and 10-bit colourpOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density460 ppi446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detailUp to 3,000 nits HDR peak; Tech Advisor measured just under 1,200 nits in normal use4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz, 300 Hz touch response and 95.3% screen-to-body ratio; Tech Advisor confirms refresh down to 1 HzHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 7300–
Storage typeUK selectable SKUs specify 8 GB physical LPDDR4X and 256 GB uMCP; the generic sheet also lists 12 GB and 512 GB without a tied UK factory configuration, so these are not added as UK configs; RAM Boost uses storage rather than physical memoryUK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configuration
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera10 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1 µm pixels or 2 µm binned, quad PDAF and OIS50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera13 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels, PDAF and macro8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications
Telephoto camera10 MP, f/2.0, 1 µm pixels, PDAF and OIS–
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm binned; maker aperture takes precedence over TechRadar's f/3.2 table32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
Zoom3× optical telephoto and up to 30× Super Zoom–
Video recordingMain camera 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 30/60 fps, with 1080p slow motion at 120/240 fps; ultrawide 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 30 fpsMain camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresMoto AI image processing, Pro, Portrait, Night Vision, RAW photos, tilt shift, adaptive video stabilisation and Google Photos editing toolsMoto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery4,310 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 68 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail4,310 mAh; maker states up to 34 hours mixed use, not video playback time5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cycles
Wired chargingUp to 68 W TurboPower; charger sold separately in the UK30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately
Wireless chargingUp to 15 W wireless charging; charger is separate–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g185 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.87 mm
Height × width154.1 × 71.2 mm161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP69
MaterialsMaker specifies plastic frame, polyurethane rear and Gorilla Glass 3 front; reviews describe a metallic-looking frame without overriding the maker's materialPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
ColoursPANTONE Grisaille, Poinciana, Lattè, Nautical Blue and later Mocha MoussePANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes and MIL-STD-810H testing; resistance decreases with wearIP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wear
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR, sensor control centre and magnetometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
MicrophonesTwo microphonesTwo microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14 with Hello UIAndroid 15
Software updatesFive Android version upgrades, confirmed by both reviews; UK maker specifies five years of security updates until August 2029Maker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
AI featuresStyle Sync and Magic Canvas for wallpapers, Moto AI camera processing and Smart Connect for compatible devicesMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
Safety featuresThinkShield, Moto Secure and Family SpaceThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage
In the boxUSB-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case and scented packaging; charger is separateUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; maker lists n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n785G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78
SIMNano-SIM plus eSIMOne physical SIM plus eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4/5/6 GHz and hotspotWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCNFCSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS

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