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Motorola moto g86 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X7

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Motorolamoto g86 5GXiaomiPOCO X7
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025January 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2712 × 12202712 × 1220
Sharpness446 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,000 nits
Display typepOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratioCurved CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 5,000,000:1 contrast and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
Pixel density446 ppi, as specified by Motorola446 ppi
Brightness detail4,500 nits HDR peak brightness500 nits typical, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 3,000 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour BoostDolby Vision, HDR10+, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch, reading mode and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–TSMC 4 nm, octa-core 4+4 configuration, up to 2.5 GHz
GPU–Mali-G615 MC2
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 configurationLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage rather than adding physical RAM; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Cooling–13,780 mm² graphite cooling area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisationSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; OIS and EIS video stabilisation
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, f/2.2
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm20 MP, f/2.2, soft-light ring and group-selfie framing
Zoom–2× half-body portrait mode with 46 mm equivalent focal length; no optical telephoto lens
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 fps4K at 24/30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240 fps
Front video4K or Full HD at 30 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps or 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 stabilisationAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; dynamic shots, motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, film filters, documents, portraits, night, Dual Video and Steady Video; AI gallery editing varies by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,110 mAh
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 cycles5,110 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 15 hours TikTok video, over 58 hours music and over 17 hours navigation; retains over 80% capacity after 1,600 charge cycles
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 turbo charging; maker laboratory claim of 100% in 52 minutes, screen off at approximately 25°C; UK maker recommends a compatible 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W or higher adaptor
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g185.5 g
Thickness7.87 mm8.4 mm
Height × width161.21 × 74.74 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP68
MaterialsPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frameMaker lists plastic version at 185.5 g and 8.4 mm thick, used for main figures; polyurethane version is 190 g and 8.63 mm thick; both are 162.33 mm high and 74.42 mm wide; interior aluminium composite reinforcement
ColoursPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden CypressSilver, Green and Black; Notebookcheck identifies Silver/Green plastic backs and Black synthetic leather
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 wearIP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radioDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Xiaomi HyperOS; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck
Software updatesMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support–
AI featuresMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs–
Safety featuresThinkShield, 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 boxUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no chargerPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information; no UK adaptor; launch purchase promotion offered a separate 67 W adaptor gift
Connectivity
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/n78Dual SIM, dual standby 5G+5G or 5G+4G; 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMOne physical SIM plus eSIMDual SIM, dual standby in the UK maker specification; Notebookcheck tested eSIM on a German review unit, which does not establish UK support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspotWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 antenna configuration and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupportedSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socketUSB-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network/sensor-assisted positioning

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