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Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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MotorolaMoto G (2026)Motorolamoto g86 5G
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution1604 × 7202712 × 1220
Sharpness262 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingspOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features–HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage type–UK 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
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz–
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2–
Memory4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–8 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
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motionMain 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 videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging cameraMoto 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
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions5,200 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 chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g185 g
Thickness8.44 mm7.87 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP69
MaterialsVegan leather backPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya OrchidPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised waterIP68 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
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
MicrophonesTwo microphonesTwo microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXAndroid 15
Software updatesMotorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and regionMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to SearchMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
Safety features–ThinkShield, 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 boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listedUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationOne physical SIM plus eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspotWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported on the US retail modelSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-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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