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Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2017June 2025
Display
Screen size5.2″6.67″
Resolution1920 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness424 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Peak brightness–4,500 nits
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarpOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detail–4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by Tech AdvisorCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features–HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 625MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory3 GB8 GB
Storage32 GB256 GB
CPUOcta-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck–
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar–
Storage typeeMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configuration listed hereUK 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 camera12 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP32 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.7 with Dual Autofocus Pixels and dual-tone flash, reported by Tech Advisor50 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 camera5 MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera, reported by Tech Advisor32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
Video recording4K at 30 fps, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarMain 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 video–4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Camera features–Moto 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
Battery3,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar5,200 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 chargingTurboPower charging; charger included, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar30 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
Weight155 g185 g
Thickness9.7 mm7.87 mm
Height × width150.2 × 74 mm161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsMetal rear panel; body thickness 7.7 mm, maximum 9.7 mm including the camera protrusion, reported by TechRadarPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
Colours–PANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
Water resistance detailWater-repellent coating, reported by Notebookcheck; not suitable for immersionIP68 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
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader with optional swipe navigation gesturesIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
Speakers–Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
Microphones–Two microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 15
Software updates–Maker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
AI features–Moto 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 box–UK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region5G 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; European dual-SIM model reported by NotebookcheckOne physical SIM plus eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Tech Advisor and NotebookcheckWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarBluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; absent on the US modelSupported
USBMicro-USB; USB OTG reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS

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