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Motorola moto g86 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

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Motorolamoto g86 5GSamsungGalaxy A36 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025March 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.7″
Resolution2712 × 12202340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits1,200 nits
Display typepOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratioSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Pixel density446 ppi, as specified by Motorola–
Brightness detail4,500 nits HDR peak brightness1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour BoostVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPU–Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz)
Cooling–Vapour chamber 15% larger than on the Galaxy A35 5G
Storage typeUK 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 camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications8 MP, F2.2
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingMain 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 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Front video4K or Full HD at 30 fps–
Camera featuresMoto 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 stabilisation5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cyclesRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class C
Wired charging30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g195 g
Thickness7.87 mm7.4 mm
Height × width161.21 × 74.74 mm162.9 × 78.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP67
MaterialsPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back; flat side frame
ColoursPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden CypressAwesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome White, Awesome Lime
Water resistance detailIP68 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 wearIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radioStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security supportUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)
AI featuresMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCsAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google
Safety featuresThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damageKnox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key
In the boxUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no chargerPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n785G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMOne physical SIM plus eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCSupported–
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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